Ready to finally feel ready for birth?

Set yourself free from the fear and mystery of labor and birth so that you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and walk onto the labor and delivery unit with confidence.

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KNOWLEDGE

EMPOWERMENT

every birth is once in a lifetime

You just want to have the best birth for you and your baby

Knowledge is power & knowing what to expect ahead of time is the key to avoiding birth trauma for you or your baby
but there is a problem...you don't know what you don't know.
  • Maybe you've tried researching, but the information out there feels overwhelming and hard to digest.
  • Maybe you're stuck in the "I don't even know what to ask" phase.
  • Maybe you're new to the world of motherhood and it all seems incredibly daunting.
  • Maybe you're already well-prepared in many areas, but you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to enhance your knowledge without consuming all your time.

Sometimes you wonder if the birth of your dreams is in the cards for you

Take it from me, there are definitely things that they're not telling you...

As a labor and delivery nurse and a mama who has given birth in a hospital 3 times myself, I can confirm that there are definitely things that your provider isn't telling you...

...not because they are keeping secrets. 

...not because they want you to suffer. 

...not because they don't care. 

But because there simply isn't enough time and accessible resources out there for them to pass along everything you need to know before you show up to labor and delivery. 

 

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What if things could be different?

Getting the right information and having the ability to set your expectations high but stay realistic about what birth in a hospital will look like can be the key to unlocking your confidence and ensuring a birth that is calm, happy, and healthy.

One where YOU are in control.

The Labor & Delivery Guide offers you the information and resources you need to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and prepare for labor in a way that catapults you toward your best birth.

How Would It Feel To: 

  • Have a clear roadmap to navigate labor and delivery
  • Enjoy the freedom to focus on your pregnancy, knowing you are well-prepared for what's ahead.
  • Consistently encounter new bits of wisdom to guide you through your pregnancy journey
  • Gain insightful knowledge that empowers you while you're enjoying precious moments in anticipation of your baby's arrival
  • Plan your hospital visit without worrying about the unknowns
  • Stop doubting your abilities and navigate your pregnancy with confidence
  • Have a consistent and predictable source of support and information to rely on
  • Invest time into your pregnancy preparation in a way you know will pay off
  • Experience the joy and excitement of a well-planned labor and birth without the stress of scouring dozens of sources?
  • Make a positive impact on your baby's life by facilitating a calm birth experience
  • Stop worrying and start experiencing the joy and thrill of labor

this is 100% possible for you

I've seen it. I've lived it. You can too. 

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You can have the birth you've been dreaming about

Yes, even if: 

  • You're delivering in a hospital but want a physiologic birth
  • You want an epidural but you don't want to give up being the decision-maker in your birth just because you need help with pain control.
  • You have medical needs that make your pregnancy or birth more complicated than you had originally thought.
  • You've always feared labor, birth, and all that comes with it.
  • You want a good experience but you're just downright nervous. 

150+ pages include:

  • A resource for how to handle your final appointments. With checklists and questions for your provider, Chapter One will prepare you for your appointments leading up to labor. 
  • How to prepare for labor and delivery during your pregnancy, and in chapter 2, you'll figure out how important it is to acknowledge the five Ps of labor and delivery. 
  • When to head to the hospital and how you'll know that it's really time vs. a false alarm. (and how you'll know when it's a good idea to get seen in labor and delivery even when you're not quite having contractions)
  • Understand the Triage and Admission process when you check into labor and delivery, including how you can advocate for yourself during this time. 
  • Get a full picture of all of the stages and phases of labor and learn what to expect and what you will experience in each of them. 
  • Have a better understanding of The Golden Hour, what it is, why it's important, and what will be happening to you and your baby during this time. 
  • Be able to involve your support person and give them the education and support they'll need to be there for you in the best way possible. 
  • Feel more comfortable with your knowledge of inductions and augmentation and the methods that are often used to do so. 
  • Know what to expect if you're faced with an unexpected C-section and why that might happen. 
  • Finally, be out of the dark when it comes to the possible complications that may arise in labor and delivery, and what to expect when they become you're reality. 
  • Be able to conquer your fears around labor and birth and work through them strategically with a realistic idea of what labor and delivery really is. 
  • Begin getting prepared for postpartum, starting with those very first moments after the baby is born and including those nerve-wracking moments of being sent home to do it all yourself. 

Hey! I'm Heather. 

I'm a labor and delivery nurse who realized after I had my own baby that labor and birth preparation needed a lot of work. Since then I've had two more incredible births of my own and helped countless other mamas experience the same. 

All I want is for expecting parents like you to feel confident, informed, and ready to have the best day of their life so far. 

You only get to birth this baby once. Let's make sure that you're ready. 

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