The lesser known phase of labor, known as “rest and be thankful”.

A little morning infodump for the folks who are bumpin’ or will be soon ✨ If you’re expecting and not quite sure how to support your body as it grows & changes, these suggestions can be a good place to start. For the physical side of pregnancy self-care. Caring for your mental health is just as important! This is by no means a fully exhaustive list, nor is it medical advice — take what resonates with you & do your own research too! Consult with your care team about your unique pregnancy...

Trauma-informed care should be the norm in medical settings, but sometimes we have to put the odds in our favor & outright advocate for it. When I’m getting to know my clients at prenatal visits, a topic we touch on is how trauma can impact our reactions & nervous system, from the lens of pregnancy and birth. Even if a client doesn’t feel that they have had something significantly traumatic happen, a theme may emerge — maybe there’s fear of speaking up or being invalidated, or a prior...