Palm Beach Midwife-Prenatal Health, Postpartum Care, Placenta Services

09/10/2025

In early active labor, contractions last for about 1 minute.

You can do anything for one minute!

Use this video during labor and delivery as a reminder.

You can also use it to practice your breathing techniques using the ice method prior to labor.

Want more into on breathing techniques for an easier labor?
Comment “birth” and I’ll send you a cheat sheet on how to breathe in labor!

08/10/2025

There’s so much talk about dilation at the end of pregnancy… and honestly, I’m not really sure why.

Actually, I am sure why. Because it’s what everyone keeps asking you.
“Are you dilated yet?”
“Did your doctor check your cervix?”
“Oh no, you’re not dilated!? You’ll need to be induced! You’ll need a c section! That baby’s never coming out!”

Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth: we put way too much weight on cervical dilation at the end of pregnancy, when really, it doesn’t mean a thing before labor starts. Not even a little bit. Promise.

I’ve been in this field for 30 years, and I’ve never once met a cervix that could tell the future. I’ve seen someone go from completely closed to 10 cm in two hours, and I’ve seen others walk around at 5 cm for weeks.

And dilation isn’t the cervix’s only job. It also has to thin out (efface), soften (from the thickness of your nose to the thinness of paper and the softness of butter), and move position (from pointing to the back of your body to pointing forward).

I know it’s hard not to stress when everyone around you is pressuring you about dilation. But here’s the thing: dilation doesn’t start labor. Oxytocin does. That’s where I come in.

If you’re ready to stop worrying about dilation and want real support in helping your body move toward labor naturally, let’s talk.

01/01/2025

2024 is almost a wrap and it’s been quite a year—full of lessons, growth, and moments of reflection.
A few key highlights from this year and some things to look forward to in 2025:

After attending thousands of births over the past 30 years, I’ve officially retired from midwifery. It’s been a rewarding journey, but the system isn’t set up for midwives to truly thrive.

Leaving the birth space is bittersweet, but I’m excited for the next chapter supporting women’s wellness in other ways.
Midwife means with “with woman”, not just during the childbearing year but through other life cycles as well.

I’ve been focused on growing my social media, hitting 100k followers on TikTok and almost 10k on my IG. I’ve also been growing my account, where you’ll hear more about yoga and women’s wellness, including classes and upcoming retreats.

Jason and I have been working on launching a new business in the new year. If you love all-natural handmade body care products, stones, and jewelry, stay tuned!

I also started a book this year that I plan to finish in 2025. I’m excited to share my journey and insights.

This year, I’ve leaned into yoga and wellness, preparing for exciting new classes, retreats, and sacred circles in 2025.

On a personal note, my sister has been bravely battling cancer, and my other sister has been dealing with her own health struggles. Your prayers and positive energy mean the world.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported me this year. Your encouragement means the world, and I’m excited for all the transformations that 2025 will bring.

#2025

02/07/2024

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06/05/2024

It’s International Day of the Midwife!

Give your Midwife some love today, she will appreciate it more than you know!

13/08/2023

Y’all, this! I can never explain how important you all are to me. I will always be your midwife 💗

If you were delivered by a midwife (and it's ok if some say "caught") just know that you have another soul who loves you almost as much as the one who pushed you out, as you caused great pain, yet brought greater love.
If you were born surrounded by women who palpated and listened and loved on you, you are blessed beyond what you could possibly know.
She isn't just your mother's midwife. She is yours, too, and she is nearly a "godmother" because she would have breathed life into you, if needed, and she has most definitely prayed for you. ❤️ -Laurie Zoyiopoulus

11/08/2023

I think we can all agree that healthy eating is important.
Sometimes it sounds overwhelming though; planning, shopping, cooking, budgeting.

When we think of eating healthy, we think a lot of time, work and money.

It doesn’t have to be that way though!
Here’s a quick and easy recipe that won’t cost more than a fast food meal and it’s a great immune booster, gut health pleaser and taste bud satisfier. PLUS it’s jam packed with essential nutrients like potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, B12, magnesium, Iron, Protein, Omega 3 Fats & Fiber.
And it can be ready in less than 20 minutes! WIN!

The possible benefits are endless too!
*Improved Gut Health
*Improved Immune Health
*Improve Cholesterol Levels
*May Lower Blood Pressure
*Fights Inflammation
*Promotes Brain Health
*May Improve Thyroid
Function

So grab your salmon, olive oil, an onion, lots of garlic, carrots & a lemon and get started!

Place your salmon in a pan and drizzle with olive oil and juice of half a lemon.
Sprinkle a little salt, pepper, basil, dill and garlic powder on top.
Chop your veggies and place then around the salmon then drizzle a bit of olive oil and the other half of the lemon on them.
Throw in the oven set to 450 for 15 mins then voila!

Your fast, healthy and inexpensive meal is ready!

Need help planning healthy meals? Click the link to book a question session and let’s chat about how I can help you up your healthy eating game!