InnerBirth

10/01/2025

An amazing birth photographer here in Southeast Wisconsin, Jacinta Lagos - Birth Services, created a breathtaking short video for homebirth families - filmed as if from the child’s own perspective. ✨

If you’re considering having older siblings present while welcoming your baby into the world, this is something you definitely want to see. 🌿👶

I’d love to hear your thoughts after watching! 💛

Are you going to be a big brother or big sister soon? This video is made just for kids who are getting ready to welcome a new baby at home! We’ll talk about:...

10/01/2025

💧 Your body is doing sacred work. Hydration keeps your energy flowing, your circulation strong, and your baby nourished.
Add lemon or cucumber to your water, make it beautiful, and remember, you deserve care in every sip.

09/29/2025

🌿 Birth is more than a moment. It’s a becoming.
Every mother rises, every family grows, every baby arrives to a circle already full of love.
✨ You are not just preparing for birth, you are preparing to meet yourself in a new way.

09/29/2025

Not exactly new information but still worth the share for those who may have never heard of this. So make sure to eat your dates!!

An incredible new study found that pregnant women who consume just 6 dates a day in the 4 weeks leading up to their due date were 74% more dilated upon their arrival to the hospital, had a 77% shorter first stage of labor and a 42% lower rate of caesarean sections.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy lead to higher cervical dilation upon hospital admission because the fruit contains nutrients that influence oxytocin receptors, preparing the cervix and uterus for labor by increasing muscle response to oxytocin and other labor-supporting hormones. Dates are a rich source of energy from natural sugars and fats and also contain prostaglandins, which contribute to cervical ripening. Additionally, they provide serotonin, calcium, and tannins, which contribute to powerful uterine contractions.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy shortens the first stage of labor due to their ability to stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which promote cervical ripening (softening and thinning of the cervix) and increase uterine contractions. Dates also contain tannins, which have a similar effect, and provide a natural sugar source for energy during labor. Some studies even suggest that dates can increase uterine sensitivity to oxytocin, leading to more effective contractions and a quicker and smoother labor process.

These actions are also the exact reason why women who eat dates in the late stages of pregnancy and far less likely to need a c-section!

The most common recommendation is for women to begin eating 6 dates a day starting in their 37th week of pregnancy.
PMID: 40322306, 21280989

SEE ALSO: https://www.pelvicphysio.co.nz/the-sweet-secret-to-a-smoother-labour-dates

09/16/2025

I’m currently taking Barbara’s Waterbirth Training Certification Course for the second time…the work this woman has done for our world as a whole is so moving, bringing gentle birth options to so many all over the globe. 🌎

👶💦Did you know that waterbirth isn’t just gentle—it connects us back to our biological and ancestral roots?💦👶

In a recent conversation, Barbara Harper reminded us of the deep wisdom found in both ancient midwifery texts and modern science. Her decades of global work highlight why water and patience remain essential to safe, sacred birth.

💧 Birth in Water Is Our Nature
For millions of years, humans evolved alongside water. Research shows that being near, in, or under water changes brainwaves, reduces stress, and supports physiologic stability (Nichols, Blue Mind, 2014)

💧 Ancient Wisdom on Water & Birth
As far back as 1903, midwifery textbooks advised that if a woman doesn’t have access to a warm bath in labor, her labor should be considered abnormal

💧 The Cord Carries Life
Barbara emphasized what early textbooks knew and modern science has confirmed: delaying cord clamping allows vital stem cells and immune factors to flow from the placenta to the newborn, supporting immunity, healing, and even tissue regeneration (Mercer & Erickson-Owens, 2010)

💡 Whether headfirst or breech, in hospitals or at home, every baby deserves the chance to transition gently—with time, warmth, and uninterrupted connection.

✨ Interested in offering waterbirth at your practice?
Learn from the best, Barbara Harper, founder and our director at Waterbirth International. Join the thousands of providers wordlwide who have learned from Barbara's evidence-based training.

💧🌍 See the full interview here: https://vimeo.com/912108295 🌍💧

09/15/2025

✨ Just got home from a birth I will never forget. ✨

This mama’s story is one of redemption, grit, and God’s faithfulness.

Her previous birth ended in a cesarean, but this time she felt called to walk a different path. She chose home. She chose to trust her body. She chose to lean into the unknown with faith.

The hours were long. There were moments when she felt like she couldn’t go on…moments of hitting that wall where doubt crept in and the weight of the journey felt too much. But with God by her side, she pressed on. With each wave, each prayer, each cry of surrender, she dug deeper into the strength placed within her.

And then, in the quiet of the early morning hours, she brought her 11 lbs. 2 oz. baby earthside — my biggest baby of the year! 💜

To witness her reclaim her birth, to watch her rise from the shadows of her past experience and step boldly into her power… there are no words great enough. This birth will forever be etched into my heart.

I couldn’t be more proud of this incredible mama. Her story is living proof that redemption is real, that faith can move mountains, and that women are capable of the miraculous.

09/05/2025

🌿 One of my favorite things is when kids get to be part of their mom’s prenatal care. 💛 It normalizes pregnancy, birth, and the incredible changes a family goes through. Little ones learn that birth is natural, powerful, and something to be celebrated, not feared. ✨

08/17/2025

Precious 💜💜💜💜

This is everything 🤎