09/09/2026
Your OB or midwife is essential. But they are not the only support that can make a meaningful difference in your high risk pregnancy — and most women are never told about the others.
A pelvic floor physical therapist before birth can assess whether your pelvic floor is too tight — a significant risk
factor for tearing — and teach you how to fully release it for birth. A Webster-certified chiropractor supports pelvic alignment throughout pregnancy and can help with optimal fetal positioning, back labor prevention, and labor efficiency. A doula provides continuous support throughout labor and research consistently shows doula support is associated with lower cesarean rates, shorter labor, and higher satisfaction. A childbirth educator helps you understand the physiology of labor, the interventions you may be offered, and how to advocate for yourself in the moment.
And a high risk pregnancy coach or online midwife fills the gap that standard prenatal care consistently leaves open — the space between appointments where most of the worry, confusion, and unanswered questions live.
You do not have to navigate a high risk pregnancy with only the support that is automatically offered to you.
You are allowed to build a team.
The link to my Calm and Confident course is in my bio — a great starting point. Comment CALM and I will send it to you directly. Comment MIDWIFE to learn about working with me as your online midwife. Comment SUPPORT to join my free high risk pregnancy support group.
What additional support providers have made a difference in your pregnancy? Share in the comments.
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