One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth

A labor and delivery nurse shares her tips for inducing labor at home naturally!

Just as people gather food, grow food, develop homesteading crafts, and learn basic survival skills, knowing how to support a birthing woman and infant baby is essential human wisdom for the health of the family, community, and humanity. In the case of natural disasters, epidemics, or other social

If you want to start preparing for natural birth and avoid an epidural or c-section, you are going to want to head to the blog to learn how you can achieve your natural birthing plan with minimal contraction pain by following these simple pregnancy steps to preparing for unmedicated hospital birth. I am spilling my secrets to what you need to do in pregnancy for preparing for a natural labor and delivery | labor advice | natural labor pain relief #chold birth education #epiduralfreedelivery

Although some hospitals maintain old policies forbidding women from eating and drinking in labor, many hospitals are becoming more aware of the risks of putting these blanket bans in place. Especially if you experience a long labor, you really need to maintain your energy and hydration. Would you stop eating and drinking before your…

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

Are you wanting to boost your energy during labor? Having some snacks for labor ready will help you to fuel your body to keep going through delivery. With my first birth, I wasn’t able to have snacks while I was laboring. It was hospital protocol that I could only have ice chips. Since I planned

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

If you are preparing for an upcoming labor and delivery check out this list of essential oils. I share a list of labor and delivery essential oils that will optimize your delivery experience. You will discover essential oil recipes to use throughout the childbirth process as well as oils for specific labor concerns such as hemorrhaging, back labor and stalled labor. #ChildbirthTips #GivingBirth