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A Labor Support Quick-Guide | A Fridge Sheet for My Partner
A Labor Support Quick-Guide | A Fridge Sheet for My Partner

As we talked through our experiences with our first birth and our anticipations for our second, one thing became clear: having a quick-guide on the fridge to reference these reminders would be very helpful for us! It would help me:

  1. reflect more comprehensively on my labor wishes (writing things out is a great way to prepare!),

  2. trust that my partner will recollect what I’ve asked for (because he can take a quick look at the sheet on the fridge anytime!),

  3. and give me permission to drift off to labor land when the time comes (peace out, mental load! Time to turn off my thinking brain!).

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How The Uterus Muscles Its Way Through Labor
How The Uterus Muscles Its Way Through Labor

Did you know that the uterus is arguably the STRONGEST muscle in the human body!? Not to mention the fact that it’s an organ that grows an organ (the placenta) that sustains the life of a whole new human…NBD, right? Actually, we think it’s friggin awesome, and we’re here to fan-girl over it. The uterus fulfills so much incredible work in order to grow and give birth to a baby. Let’s take a closer look at how the uterus muscles its way through labor…

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The Importance of Knowing Your Birth Rights
The Importance of Knowing Your Birth Rights

It’s so important to understand and exercise your rights in birth! Let this list linger in your mind as you consider where and with whom to give birth; that most beautiful, transformational experience of a lifetime! And, rest assured, quality doula care will only enhance your experience, including informational, physical, and emotional support.

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Love Letters for Labor
Love Letters for Labor

The following 9 love letters for labor are inspired by 9 main personality types as expressed through the Enneagram. Whether you know your Enneagram type or not, you are likely to resonate with one of the love letters below. With each love letter, we’ve included an affirmation and practical steps you can take to overcome any internal barriers that might be holding you back from embracing birth as the beautiful, natural process that it is.

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