Planning a home birth? Me too! I’m focusing on building a strong home birth team, preparing my husband for his support role, and creating a birth space that feels comforting, functional, and ready for the incredible journey ahead.

When you’re preparing to welcome your newest bundle of joy, it’s easy to get so focused on making sure the nursery is stocked that you forget to consider what your birth space will feel like when you actually go into labor.

Expecting a baby? While your registry may be overflowing with adorable outfits and baby gear, you might have overlooked one crucial aspect: necessities for your own recovery.

Planning an unmedicated birth? Your mindset, the support of your team, and some tried and true coping techniques will change the game!

When preparing for labor during pregnancy, you’re likely doing a number of things. Eating well, exercising, reading childbirth books, taking classes. But what are you doing to prepare your mind ?

Although much of labor is a mental game, birth partners can play a pivotal role in our ability to cope. The right one will keep us grounded, focused, and calm when things get intense.