When it comes to your birth experience…what do you envision? Or have you thought about it much? I had many thoughts running through my mind about my birth experience the first go around and the birth setting was definitely one of them. Let it be known, you can have a POSITIVE birth experience in a variety of settings! The biggest thing is being educated about your setting and the policies they have in place so you know your options and can create a birth plan that fits your desires!

When I got pregnant with my first daughter, Mia, I immediately thought about what birth could look like. I knew all along I wanted to try for an unmedicated birth, but I won’t lie, there was a tiny part of me that wasn’t 100% sure I could do it. Not out of fear, but just out of a place having never done this before! And that is completely normal with anything new, but especially birth. (But let’s remember…birth is nothing to fear!! It is a celebration and a marathon of hard work that we absolutely were made to do!!)

Babywearing can be such a lifesaver during those first few months when you’re feeling ready to do more physically, but want (or need) to keep baby close to you. There are so many different products and styles out there for babywearing, but this blog is going to focus on two types in particular - a more structured fit and a looser fit. This blog post will dive into how to properly fit and wear these two different types of carriers as well as things to be aware of when it comes to your posture, body mechanics and some tips and tricks for alleviating discomfort that may pop up after an extended amount of babywearing.

With my background in pelvic health and experience working with pregnant and postpartum women, along with being currently pregnant with my second child, I wanted to share with you ALL the things I’m choosing to do and focus on during my third trimester. Keep in mind, pregnancy choices are very individual and may need to be discussed with your healthcare provider first, but if you’re interested in what my third trimester looks like, read through for not just the physical side of it, but the mental, emotional, spiritual and everything in between…this blog post covers it all!