Parenthood in Bloom

07/24/2025

There were honestly numerous incredible moments throughout this labor that I am certain I will hit the IG caption limit before I made it halfway through the story, so here’s the summary:
Not only was this my third OP baby in a row, it was my first time witnessing a “walking” epidural, AND mom started nursing her baby while getting stitched up following a cesarean.
After spending all of Saturday and most of Sunday at the birth center, the decision was made to medically stop contractions and transfer to the hospital due to baby’s heart rate. At the hospital, we agreed that an epidural and rest was well warranted. Not only was the anesthesiologist great about informed consent, but she also placed the most magical epidural I have personally witnessed. Mom was still able to stand up, even getting herself into squatting positions for pushing.
Despite getting to 10cm (twice ), we were still having some trouble with baby, and ultimately decided that cesarean may be the best option.
I’m not sure there will ever be a clearer picture of the strength of women than watching someone labor consistently for literal DAYS on virtually no sleep, limited nourishment, and multiple deviations from Plan A, and still smile at the end of the day. Physically and mentally, she persisted, landing nowhere short of “badassary” 💪

07/16/2025

There’s a beauty rarely discussed, and it’s the face of a mother in love 🥰

07/15/2025

I got a text in the middle of the week that my client had lost her mucus plug. She was having irregular contractions and some lower back pain, so we discussed nourishment and movement to support her during this period.

When it was evident that mom was in prodromal labor, we discussed positional changes and therapeutic support, to which she found particularly good relief with hydrotherapy.

I arrived in the middle of the night, into one of the most idyllic labor environments: dimmed lighting, tranquil music, and an overall air of serenity.

As labor progressed, counterpressure helped to carry mom through this long journey, alongside an attentive partner. Gracefully, she handled all the tips and tricks the midwife and I suggested to bring her closer to baby.

And for as much as I love a quick labor, there is always something special about the ones that require sleepovers – it’s amazing how much you can bond with clients and other members of the care team (and pets, if you’re lucky enough to be at a home birth) in the birth space. It’s further testament to why it is so important to choose wisely when selecting who will share your space. Try to choose based on connection, first and foremost. One of my favorite aspects of this work that I do versus my time in healthcare is that I can actually bond with the families I work with; this is vulnerable work that I believe creates lasting interpersonal relationships in a way that modern healthcare limits. But I digress.

Rain rolled in as baby was born into their loving home, head full of hair and healthy as can be 🤍

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07/12/2025

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07/09/2025

Save the Dates! 🌞

We’ve got some fun summer Mommy & Me events planned just for you!

These evenings are all about spending quality time with your little ones while also connecting with other amazing mamas in our community. 💕

✨ More details coming soon — but for now, mark your calendars! We hope to see you there!

07/04/2025

06/27/2025