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Supporting women during pregnancy, labor, and early postpartum. Grounded in faith. Guided by truth. Honoring His design.

10/23/2026

Transition is the final phase of the first stage of labor—typically around 8–10 cm, right before pushing.

It’s often the most intense part of labor, but it’s usually one of the shortest.

So… what does it feel like?

✨ Strong, powerful contractions
✨ Very little time between contractions
✨ Intense pressure as baby moves down
✨ Shaking or trembling
✨ Nausea or vomiting
✨ Feeling hot, cold, or sweaty
✨ Becoming very inward and focused
✨ Feeling overwhelmed or saying, “I can’t do this.”

And here’s the reminder I want every mom to hear:
Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing. It may simply mean you’re deep in the work. ✨

One contraction at a time. 🤍

10/20/2026

As labor shifts from active labor into transition, things can suddenly feel very intense.

For some moms, this is when the famous
“I CAN’T DO THIS.” comes out. 👀

And here’s the thing—it doesn’t mean you actually can’t. Sometimes it’s simply your body and brain saying, “This is HARD.”

So mamas, we want to hear yours:

👇🏼 What was your “I can’t do this” moment during labor?

And more importantly…
What helped you get through it?

A phrase? A person? A position? Your faith? Your baby? Or did you just keep taking it one contraction at a time?

Share below so another mama can read it and think, “Okay… maybe I can do this too.” 🤎

10/16/2026

When labor gets intense, bring your focus back to what’s happening right now.🤍

You don’t have to think about how much time is left.
You don’t have to count how many contractions are still ahead.
You don’t have to figure out what the next hour will look like.

Just meet the contraction you’re in.

Breathe through it.
Relax into it.
Move with it.
Rest when it passes.

Then do it again.

One contraction at a time.
One breath at a time.

Your body knows what to do. ✨

10/12/2026

Movement in active labor isn’t just about getting comfortable—it can help you cope with contractions, create space in the pelvis, and encourage baby to move down and rotate.

There’s no need to stay in one position. Change it up often—roughly every 20–30 minutes, or whenever your body tells you it’s time for something different.

Try:
✨ Standing + swaying
✨ Hands & knees
✨ Leaning over the bed or birth ball
✨ Supported squats
✨ Lunging or asymmetrical positions
✨ Kneeling
✨ Side-lying with a peanut ball
✨ Sitting on the toilet

Think movement + hydrate + rest + repeat.

You don’t have to “get through” active labor by finding one perfect position. Listen to your body, change positions, and let each contraction guide you. 🤍

10/10/2026

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl🤍

What an honor it is to serve families as they welcome their precious miracle into this world.✨

Psalm 139: 13-14 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

10/06/2026

🤩 WHAT DOES ACTIVE LABOR LOOK LIKE?

Active labor is when things start to feel real. Contractions are stronger, longer, and closer together—and you may notice a big shift in how you act and feel.

What’s normal?

✨ Needing to get quiet and focused
✨ Breathing or vocalizing through contractions
✨ Moving, swaying, or changing positions often
✨ Shaking or trembling
✨ Feeling hot, cold, or sweaty
✨ Nausea or even vomiting
✨ Increased pressure as baby moves down
✨ Not wanting to talk during contractions
✨ Wanting more reassurance and hands-on support
✨ Thinking, “I don’t know if I can do this.”

Active labor can look different for every mom.

You don’t have to look calm to be doing well. You don’t have to be smiling. You don’t have to love every minute.

You just have to take it one contraction at a time. 🤍

10/02/2026

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend an amazing Spinning Babies® workshop, and I’m so excited to bring what I learned into my birth doula practice. ✨

I’m always looking for ways to better support moms through pregnancy, labor, and birth. I’m continuing to honor and hold close the belief that birth is physiological, powerful, and beautifully designed — and I’m excited to add some new skills to my toolbox!

✨ 2027 books are OPEN! ✨
My calendar is already starting to fill, so if you’re considering a doula, reach out to schedule a free consult - It’s never too early to hire your doula! 🤍

10/01/2026

After our early labor series, I want to hear from YOU!

If you’ve experienced labor before, what’s one thing you wish you had known about early labor?

Maybe it was something that surprised you, something that helped you stay calm, or something you wish someone had told you sooner. 🤍

Drop it in the comments — your experience might be exactly what another mama needs to hear. 👇

09/28/2026

You don’t have to know exactly when your baby will come.

You don’t have to have the perfect timeline or know exactly how everything will unfold.

Early labor isn’t a race. 🤍

Take a breath. Stay grounded. Trust your body. Rest when you can. Let go of the need to control every moment.

You just have to take the next moment as it comes.

One breath.
One contraction.
One moment closer to meeting your baby. 🤍

09/25/2026

Early labor can be SO confusing.

You might think, “Okay, this is definitely labor!” …and then your contractions slow down.

You might finally start timing them… and suddenly they’re 12 minutes apart again.

You might have a few really strong contractions followed by some that feel much lighter.

That doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong.

Early labor often isn’t a perfectly straight line. Contractions can be irregular, change in intensity, get closer together, spread back out, and gradually build over time.

And for a first-time mom, it can be hard to know what you’re even looking for.

🤍 You don’t have to panic when things aren’t perfectly consistent.

Instead, think:
✨ Can I rest?
✨ Can I eat and drink?
✨ Can I relax between contractions?
✨ Can I still talk through them?
✨ Do I feel safe and comfortable at home?

Early labor is often less about “How do I make this go faster?” and more about “How can I conserve my energy for what’s coming?”

Of course, always follow your provider’s specific instructions and call if you have concerns, your water breaks, you have bleeding, notice decreased fetal movement, or something doesn’t feel right.

Early labor doesn’t have to make perfect sense. Your body is allowed to take its time. 🤍

Save this for the beginning of labor—you may need the reminder more than you think.

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Paullina, IA
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