The Mother Well Birth Services

02/03/2026

A lot of frustration in parenting doesn’t come from behaviour itself —
it comes from misalignment.

We respond to old versions of ourselves.
To unhealed parts of our own childhood.
To expectations we didn’t even realise we were carrying.

And when that happens, the child in front of us
is no longer being met as they are.

Attunement changes this.

When we slow down enough to see who our child is —
their temperament, their limits, their wiring —
our responses become more appropriate, and far less charged.

This doesn’t mean letting go of guidance.
It means letting go of projection.

Children flourish when they don’t have to perform, compensate,
or become someone else to stay connected.

The work is subtle, but powerful:
meeting reality instead of memory,
and loving the child who is actually here.

And in that space,
children feel seen —
and loved —
for who they actually are.

That’s where regulation, trust,
and real relationship begin. ❤️

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01/29/2026

This training was wonderful.

⭐10 out of 10 would recommend!

❗️EARLY BIRD DEADLINE LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY ❗️

🌱 If you have ever considered becoming a birth assistant, NOW IS THE TIME!

🌱 If you are interested in assisting in out of hospital birth, JOIN US AND LEARN VALUABLE SKILLS!

🌱 If you are a doula considering midwifery, THIS IS FOR YOU!

🌱 If you are a birth worker eager to deepen your knowledge of OOH birth, WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

We have expanded our previous 2 day training into a 3 day workshop which provides even MORE time for scenarios and skills practice. Registration is NOW OPEN and space is VERY limited.

This comprehensive course is taught by 2 licensed VA midwives, each bringing decades of birth experience and scenarios. Workshop is held in a local, working birth center.

$875 if paid in full by 2/10

$995 anytime after 2/10

The early 🐦 pricing deadline is less than a month away. Register now and SAVE 💰.

Link to register in comments. Once registration is received, you will receive an email with options for making payment.

01/22/2026

We are so fortunate to have free standing birth centers and home birth midwifery available in our community! Look at these statistics -

Birth centers are a safe, evidence-based option for low-risk pregnancies. Twin Cities Birth Center is designed specifically for people with healthy, low-risk pregnancies who want personalized, attentive care in a calm environment.

There is safety in knowing your patient, listening closely, and responding thoughtfully at every stage of pregnancy and birth. TCBC offers free one on one consultations so that you can learn more and ask questions. Request a consultation here: https://www.twincitiesbc.com/contact

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01/20/2026

My calendar is filling up fast this year. I have a handful of spaces left, so, if you're considering doula care, let's talk!

01/17/2026

Children rarely remember the details we worry about getting right.

They don’t catalogue the toys or the outfits or the extras.
They remember who showed up.
Who listened.
Who made space for them when it mattered.

Time leaves an imprint in ways things never can.
It tells a child they are worth pausing for.
That their presence matters more than productivity or presentation.

Love, when it’s consistent and available, becomes something they carry —
long after interests change and possessions are forgotten.

Because what most stays with children isn’t what was provided for them,
but who was present with them all along. ❤️

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01/15/2026

Shout-out to all of the Drs and nurses who slow down and listen to women. To the ones who go the extra mile to humanize the experience when plans change - it makes a resounding difference, thank you!

01/15/2026

Birth Partners is back for another year of creating connection and comfort in the birth room! Come, peel yourself off the wall, dear wallflowers, and learn how to support your birthy mamas in 2026!

01/07/2026

🤰🏻 We have a couple of spots left in our Partner Prep class. 🤰🏻

This class is open to the public and will provide you and your partner the confidence and knowledge needed to have an empowering birth.

This greatly condensed course is a packed 2 hours of labor and birth prep. Taught by local midwife.

Pre registration is required. Reach out via DM, email, text, or phone.

12/10/2025

Holding a sleeping baby provides comforting, predictable, nurturing touch (affective touch) that calms the baby’s nervous system, reducing stress hormones and strengthening the communication between the prefrontal cortex (PFC) (rational thought) and the amygdala (fear/emotion center). This builds a strong PFC-amygdala circuit, teaching the brain that stress is manageable and signals safety, which fosters better emotion regulation and reduces the likelihood of an overactive fear response, thereby lowering future anxiety.

🗂️How Holding Strengthens Connections:

📑Calms the Nervous System: Gentle, consistent touch stimulates the release of oxytocin and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness and reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

📑Builds Neural Pathways: This soothing input, especially during sleep when the brain processes emotions, helps form stronger, more efficient neural pathways between the PFC and limbic structures like the amygdala.

📑Provides “Scaffolding”: A caregiver’s presence acts as external regulation, helping the infant’s immature central nervous system manage stress and build its own regulatory capacity.

🗂️How It Prevents Future Anxiety:

📑Better Emotion Regulation: A well-connected PFC can effectively “talk down” the amygdala, preventing overreactions to perceived threats.

📑Creates a “Blueprint” for Safety: Consistent positive experiences teach the infant’s brain that the world is safe and supportive, not threatening, creating a resilient foundation against anxiety.

📑Reduced Amygdala Reactivity: This early buffering effect leads to less intense fear responses and fewer “meltdowns.”

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12/09/2025

The most accurate motherhood quote ever.

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Let's face it, it's true, right?!

12/03/2025

**It’s always okay to hold your baby**

One of the biggest myths new parents hear is that holding your baby “too much” will spoil them. The truth? Babies can’t be spoiled. Crying is their only way of saying, “I need you.”

Research shows that when caregivers respond to crying, babies learn that the world is safe and that their needs matter. Crying isn’t manipulation, it’s communication. Studies highlight that infants rely on us to help them regulate their emotions, and comforting them transforms distress into calm. Over decades of developmental research, experts have found that caregiver responsiveness is linked to healthier emotional development and stronger bonds.

Think of it this way: when you pick up your baby, you’re not just stopping the tears, you’re teaching them trust, security, and connection. That’s powerful work.

So if your little one cries and your instinct is to scoop them up, rock them, or snuggle close, follow that instinct. You’re not “giving in.” You’re giving love, reassurance, and the foundation for lifelong emotional health.

Babies cry because they need us. And every time you respond, you’re showing them they’re safe, loved, and never alone.