There are simple ways to make your birth space special - both at the hospital and at home. Candles, birth affirmations, pictures, and other comfort items can help increase oxytocin and make you feel safe and comfortable.

When I was pregnant with my second, I knew I wanted a home water birth, right from the start. With my first, I stood in a single person shower, with the hot water spilling over my contracting tummy and lower back, and ladies? It felt heavenly. I mean, the sense of relief and the ability […]

The first step to owning your birth is creating the birth space that makes you feel safe and protected. This is a critical part of birth.

If you've decided on a home birth and are working on gathering supplies, here's a home birth supply list with things I found necessary when I had my two babies at home. Photos courtesy of Peace Love Babies | Twin Cities, St. Cloud birth, newborn, family photography Home Birth Supply List 1. Towels: You'll need lots and lots of towels! Once baby is born you'll want to wrap them up and keep them warm. We had water births, so we used 4-6 towels between the birthing pool and then moving into…

Want the midwife's go-to list of home birth supplies? Here you'll find the exact list I've been handing out for 13 years! Make preparing for your home birth just a lil' bit easier!

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