There are parts of birth you won’t remember clearly.

Not because they weren’t important, but because labor asks you to turn inward. Time blurs. Sounds soften. Your world becomes smaller and more focused.

As much as I love recalling the details of each birth space... and telling the stories of the parents I’ve had the honor of holding space for and with... some stories are better told by those that experienced them first hand... This is Hannah’s story.

That post birth bliss is magical... but it’s also freaking hard. You’re vulnerable + hormonal, and for some reason, society and social media expects us to bounce back, get up & walk out of that hospital room 24-48 hours later, moving on with our lives as if we didn’t just birth a whole dang human being.

The birth of your baby is undoubtedly one of the most important and life-changing experiences of your life. For 40 (ish) weeks you will dream and plan for this day, and it’s so incredibly important that the team that surrounds you is there just for you. You decide what your dreams look like- what your birth plan looks like- who you want to surround you and lift you up. It’s your story momma!

Have you ever heard the saying ‘don’t cry over spilled milk’? For the most part, it’s true… UNLESS that milk is breast milk. A.K.A… Liquid Gold! Breast milk is the perfect source of nutrition for most babies. Its unique components change and adapt to your baby’s nutritional needs as they grow and even during times of illness to help provide additional antibodies and increased protection.

You've planned and prepped for this baby for months, or even years. You've read every book, blog, and article you could get your hands on and you're ready to rock this parenting thing.

Along the way, you’ve probably heard loads of advice (mostly unsolicited!) from every single person who notices your baby bump & pregnancy glow. But there are a few things no one tells you about that you might actually need to hear.