Discover Your Power Birth & Baby

03/18/2026

What does a game of duck-duck-goose teach your child?

A brief examination of the classic children’s game.

03/13/2026

“The way you live your life is the way you birth”? Talk about disempowering advice!

Here’s something that may serve you better. Birthing is not a test of how you’ve lived your life. Instead, it can absolutely be a beginning of discovering just what you are capable of being and doing—of discovering the power you may not know you have.

I have seen women come into their pregnancy with anxiety, feeling like they lacked control, experiencing self doubt…you name it. Yet, when they prepare for it, they give birth with calm, confidence, and a deep trust in their bodies, and it changes them. It can change your life, if you allow it! Happy exploring 🩷

03/13/2026

This looks interesting. Relevant to anyone? https://www.facebook.com/share/17BRBXcvew/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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02/28/2026

Sounds like a tacky TikTok life hack? And yet, what if you could live more fully and have more power to choose?

In HypnoBirthing®, we practice a calming breath similar to 4-7-8 breathing. Moms quickly discover how powerful it can be in easing stress and guiding the body into a more relaxed state. But, wait, there is more!

When you notice an uncomfortable thought or feeling and choose to breathe deliberately, you are taking a step away from collapsing into the thought, emotion, or sensation. Instead, you can observe it and be fully present with it without losing everything else you are that goes beyond it.

You also learn that you have choice and agency. You can choose to be with whatever is coming through and even welcome it with an “I see you.” With more clarity and calm, you can also choose your next step intentionally, from a place of steadiness.

02/23/2026

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I first hear about Be Do Have around a dozen years ago from my my friend Alan Whitton (an awesome mind coach). It only took a few minutes for him to explain ...

02/19/2026

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02/07/2026

“Pain with purpose”. Have you heard this expression in reference to birth? Some expecting moms like this framing, but you may find even more value in a different approach.

Each word we say or hear carries mental associations and even sensations in the body. You can easily discover this for yourself, now. Notice the difference between saying “I scream” and “I’m screaming.” Close your eyes…say the words…pay attention. What does it feel like in your body and where do you feel it? Such a small change—and yet it can create very different images, feelings, and body sensations, can’t you?

The word “pain” is no different. We all have our own associations with it. When I notice what comes up for me, I feel resistance. Like a “no, I don’t want this.” As one teacher said, it’s very hard to love a man after you’ve named him your enemy.

Some people reframe pain as pain with purpose, and that can change the experience. Here’s another option to experiment with: name the actual sensation you’re feeling. Tightening. Pressure. Squeezing. Heat.

Notice the difference between telling yourself, “This is painful, I need to relax,” and “My muscles are tightening, so I relax fully now.” Which one has less resistance? Which one leaves you more physically comfortable?

I’m very curious what you discover and what you choose to do with it!

02/06/2026

Not on the hospital bag list I share with my clients, but maybe it should be! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Zaudsvc5v/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/28/2026

When is the best time to hire a doula?

I recently saw someone who was trying to conceive ask this exact question. Many doulas shared that they are booked six to eight months out. Others said they are open to being hired in the third trimester, which is encouraging for families who wait.

Still, timing matters. It can be possible to find a doula later in pregnancy, but waiting limits your options. About a third of my clients who take my HypnoBirthing classes choose to hire a doula. Those who reach out earlier tend to have more choice and more time to get to know the person who may support them through birth.

01/13/2026

Body Ready Method breech baby turning exercise video

Are you wondering what to do when your little one is in a breech position? I've created this FREE BRM® class with effective at-home exercises specifically de...

01/11/2026

Baby in breech position? EBB discusses breech birth, ECV and gentler ECV, moxibustion, chiropractic care, and hypnosis (and self-hypnosis). Not as much hard data as usual, but still a worthwhile listen.

EBB 296 – Evidence on Breech Birth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Sara Ailshire, MA by Rebecca Dekker | Jan 10, 2024 | Podcast Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! iTunes | Spotify | Google Have you ever wondered why doctors almost always recommend a Cesarean for bree...