MOV Birth

04/10/2026

Trying out The Birth Sling. I usually use a rebozo for this, but Sarah Haddox brought it to a birth last week, and I loved the ease of putting it up just about anywhere and the length is more versatile than the rebozo I usually carry for some of these deep squat positions. (Could really save a dad's arms...or anyone helping a mom).
Not sure I like that the cost only equates to 10 uses 😶... but I can sew a new one when this fabric gets worn out now that I have the clasps (psst... would be super easy to make if you have good climbing gear, and I'd prefer a linen or cotton fabric anyway...but its nice to have this option with a rebozo!!).
Also... it feels really good on my pelvis 🙌🙌🙌

04/07/2026

It is very important to protect those who protect us... but it isn't just about religion. For me, serving is a part of my faith... but it is also very important that it is understood while a midwife might be of-faith, she serves (just like the Hebrew Midwives of Exodus) people that do not share the same faith. Traditional Midwifery is NOT exclusive to the Plain Community or the faith-based Christian community. YOU should have choice in your birth, too.

04/07/2026

Your body, and your baby in pregnancy, need HEALTHY + BALANCED carbs.
Like...
baked sweet potatoes, steamed carrots, and roasted beets
fresh strawberries, pineapple, figs, and bananas
moderate amounts of sprouted legumes and fermented grains

"Carbs" become a problem when every meal has a cereal, 2 slices of bread, or a side of corn.
"Carbs" become detrimental to you and your baby's health when every day you need a latte, glass of juice, cookie, or ice cream.
"Carbs" throw your blood sugar out of whack when you double portions on the rice instead of the asparagus, when your schedule is too full or you don't sleep well, when you rush to eat but you don't walk 3-5 miles a day.
And, eating less food overall is one of the biggest issues. While you need a moderate amount of carbs compatible with your activity level, you need adequate amounts of food, especially non-starchy vegetables. This doesn't mean stop eating carbs! It simply means move more, stress less, and eat more non-starchy vegetables.

04/06/2026

Were you given this information when you were offered a D&C for miscarriage?
Did you know... you can wait for spontaneous labor if you are experiencing a miscarriage - and watch for indications of concerns while waiting.

🌟 Intrauterine Synechiae After Dilation and Curettage: A New Study Insight! 🌟

A recent study involving 58,607 women revealed that the occurrence of clinically recognized intrauterine synechiae after D&C is quite rare, with an incidence of just 0.8% (about 1 in 125 women). However, it's crucial to note that the risk significantly increases with repeat procedures — nearly fourfold after two D&Cs and more than twelvefold after three or more.

This highlights the importance of careful consideration when planning repeat D&C procedures, particularly for women with previous obstetric D&Cs, pelvic inflammatory disease, or those who have undergone uterine artery embolization. Tailored counseling for higher-risk patients is essential for improved outcomes.

Stay informed! 🩺✨

03/31/2026

How do we build oxytocin so we can experience spontaneous, progressive labor?
I love...
Walking in nature
Eating a rainbow of veggies and fruits and serving these with healthy fats and nutrient-dense protein
Breathing in the morning air as the sun rises over the hills
Hugs
Slowing down as the sun sets and into bed soon after
Waking as the sun is just getting ready to illuminate the sky
Water...tea...fruit-infused water
Stretching
Talking
Being silent
Gardening... ooh, especially when you see those first sprouts!
How do you build oxytocin?

03/30/2026

Home birth looks a lot more like this... daily habits that are nourishing to mind and body... boring...simple...consistent...LIFE CHANGING habits...
than perfect twinkly-lit pools and serene music-covered spaces...
It might start with a desire... but the fruits of that desire are witnessed in the every day obedience to a Happy Healthy LIFE.
Spiritually...
Physically...
Emotionally...

In that... you have resiliency, strength, balance, and PEACE (no matter where or how your baby comes out)
p.s.... this Dandelion blend is a lovely all-herbal powder that makes a great coffee alternative to an iced green+mushroom shake...add a little collagen for some extra protein if you like. No... it doesn't taste like "coffee" ... but I bet you can learn a better addiction than coffee if you really try!
Start with more vegetables, better protein choices, less junk, more fruit and complex carbs....aaaaaand.... stop adding stuff to your life if you can't get the sleep and nourishment to allow it to be balanced.

03/27/2026

Avoiding adrenaline all the time isn't possible... what are your favorite ways of balancing the calm in your life?
Accepting Jesus and living a prayer-centered life?
Walking in nature?
Humming?
Womb-mimicking sound tones?
Chewing?..what else do you use to move into a parasympathetic mode?

Most people have an elevated ACE score... and while knowing it isn't necessary... it could help you realize why you might be struggling in our intense culture...
This article explains, "For every increase in the ACE score of 1 point, risk for developing an autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and many others goes up by 20%."

"Come to Me, all [a]who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is [b]easy and My burden is light.”
Words of Jesus as read in Matthew 11:28-30, NASB1995

If you have a chronic illness, research showing that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase risk for chronic illness may help begin to make sense of your symptoms. They explain why it's not your fault. And why it's not in your head. What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? ACEs refer sp...

03/26/2026

For non-diabetic glucose monitoring, Stelo is now offering a 1 monitor (2-week) option (instead of the previous option of 2 monitors). 🙌

Track glucose 24/7 with Stelo’s 15‑day wearable biosensor, now available for $55. Easy to apply, app‑connected, and available without prescription. Buy now.

03/20/2026

"Mothers do not sell their milk to their babies, it is pure gift, so that life can continue...
To name the world as gift is to feel your membership in the web of reciprocity...
Could you sell manna without spiritual jeopardy?..
The currency in a gift economy is relationship, which is expressed as gratitude, AS INTERDEPENDENCE and the ongoing cycles of reciprocity."

Robin Wall Kimmerer's words are always so poetically convicting.... for all people... for all vocations... for all those that receive services... for all.

03/18/2026

Most births aren't a visually pleasing highlight reel.
Most births are hard work... without the sound editing and professional lenses.
Most births bring everyone to the edge of individual and collective possibility, because that's where you experience the Holy Spirit.

And it's beautiful... especially when you sit across from a human that experienced it and you hear their personal testimony.

Real life. In person. Stories. We need more of this ancient way of connecting.

03/17/2026

A gentle, loving request for a few minutes of vigorous activity to protect your heart and support your sanity