Born Free Birthing

05/19/2026

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04/29/2026

📣 We’re excited to share the next conversation in our “Flock Together” learning series: Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period

If you’ve ever had a frightening or unwanted thought during pregnancy or postpartum and wondered “what is wrong with me?” — you’re not alone. This session shines a light on one of the most misunderstood experiences in the perinatal period. 🧠💫

When: April 30th
Time: 9AM PDT / 12PM EST
Where: Online & FREE! 💻

Meet our presenter: Heidi Hemling, LPC, PMH-C has 15+ years of experience in medical and mental health settings, including as a lead therapist for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. She specializes in perinatal mental health and supporting mothers, children, and families through life’s transitions. 👩🏻‍⚕️

We’ll explore:
✨ What intrusive thoughts in the perinatal period actually are
✨ How to tell the difference between perinatal anxiety and OCD
✨ How these symptoms are treated — with nuance for the perinatal period
✨ An interactive case review
✨ How to provide calm, direct care for patients in pain

Link in bio to register! 👆

Breaking stigma. Sharing knowledge. Supporting every family’s journey. 💛💜

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04/21/2026

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So well said!

And, like so many things when it comes to raising children, it's not about tough love and control... it's about time, support, care, understanding and grace.

You deserve that nurturing.

Thanks, via Teach Through Love

04/19/2026

“You cannot fix a problem you’ve decided not to study, because of racist ideology.”

04/05/2026

03/04/2026

Midwifery Care v Obstetrical Care.
There really is a difference. 🥰

02/04/2026

Birth education continues to deepen — especially in how we support families in understanding their nervous system and the mind-body connection in birth.

More HypnoBirthing educators are weaving in awareness of relaxation response, safety cues, positive language, and the power of calm, intentional preparation long before birthing begins.

From guided relaxation and breathing,
to partner connection,
to creating a classroom environment where families feel safe to release fear —
this awareness is shaping how we help parents approach birth with confidence and trust in their bodies.

As educators, we are always learning, refining, and growing alongside the families we serve.

- What’s something new you’ve explored or integrated into your HypnoBirthing teaching around calm, confidence, or nervous system awareness?

-How has your approach to helping families create a sense of safety and relaxation evolved over time?

Let’s learn from one another in the comments...

05/17/2025

💬 Accountability matters.
But HB 4553 is not accountability—it’s bureaucracy.
🎯 Real safety comes from collaboration, not control.
Midwives deserve better. So do Texas families.
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05/10/2025

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Motherhood is a beautiful contradiction—a constant balancing act between exhaustion and joy, chaos and calm, selflessness and deep personal growth. It demands everything: your energy, your patience, your identity—yet somehow, it gives back even more. There are days that stretch too long and nights that never end, but within those moments are quiet miracles: a smile, a hug, the sound of your child’s laugh. It’s not always graceful, and it’s rarely easy, but the love is unshakable, fierce, and unlike anything else. Motherhood breaks you open and builds you back stronger—with a heart that now beats for someone else.

Words : Ever Evolving
Artist: Myfoxyart

05/03/2025

Every.word.is.true
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