I've had a lot of questions about my "unconventional" birth, so I thought I would share ALL of the details with you. Disclaimer: I think that all births are beautiful. I'm sharing this because I am passionate about changing the negative perception that encompasses pregnancy + childbirth. I want every woman to feel empowered when making informed decisions regarding her birth plan. That being said, the best birth for me was completely natural (zero medications, no IVs) and not

I'll start off by saying that I've always been passionate about natural birth, so I knew exactly what I wanted and I was SO willing to prepare for it. I believe that if more women planned their birth like they prepared for their weddings, that an "unconventional" birth like mine may become the new normal! During my pregnancy, I worked hard to take care of myself and prepped for my dream birth by doing these four things: 1. I stayed active. I have always been a very active per

According to the American Pregnancy Association 50 - 70% of women experience back pain during pregnancy. In our society this is often considered to be a normal part of pregnancy. Many women spend a significant amount of time during their pregnancy uncomfortable and unable to function well during normal daily activities. This can be disrupting to their lives and take away from the joy of pregnancy. Is Back Pain One Of Your Body’s Normal Response To Pregnancy? Back pain is comm