Health Inspired

04/07/2026

The things that now fill my time….

04/06/2026

🥰 voting is open

04/03/2026

We hear a lot about the ARRIVE Study. As doulas, this is definitely a publication we've struggled with as it doesn't assess birth experience and autonomy.

However, newer research is adding more to the conversation 👇

A 2024 study published in Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care looked at real-world births. It found something important:

✨ Induction at 39 weeks may lower c-section rates based on the ARRIVE study in a somewhat controlled study

BUT

✨ In everyday clinical practice, induction was associated with a higher chance of c-section

👉 This newer study looked at outcomes from an entire population (Victoria, Australia) and not a controlled trial.

It found:
✔️ Only after 40 weeks did induction show a benefit in reducing perinatal mortality
✔️ For lower-risk pregnancies, non-medically indicated induction may carry its own risks

So what does this mean for you?

It’s not about “induction is bad” or “induction is good”

It’s about informed decision-making, having autonomy, and providers respecting a desire for spontaneous labor.

Spontaneous labor has benefits when there's no medical concerns for the birthing person or baby. Parents deserve accurate information to make informed decisions that also align with birth preferences.

When induction is offered, try using BRAIN:
🧠 Benefits
🧠 Risks
🧠 Alternatives
🧠 Intuition
🧠 Nothing (what if we wait?)

You deserve to understand your options and have autonomy in your birth experience.

Save this for your next provider conversation
& share with someone navigating pregnancy decisions

👇 Did your provider discuss BOTH risks and benefits of induction?

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03/26/2026

Child Birth Education this summer…. With the best!!

03/23/2026

Today I saw a mama with a history of missed miscarriages—seeing a heartbeat on ultrasound at 8–9 weeks, only to return at 12 weeks to devastating silence. She is not one of my home birth clients, but one being cared for at a local hospital.

This pregnancy, she asked for something simple:
✨ a quick visit
✨ a few minutes
✨ reassurance with a fetal heart tone check

She was told no—and encouraged to use a meditation app for her anxiety.

But anxiety after loss isn’t something you just “breathe through.” It deserves to be witnessed, supported, and met with care.

In private care, we have the space to say:
“Come in. Let’s listen. You don’t have to carry this alone.”

This is what personalized, relationship-based care looks like.

ContinuityOfCare SupportMothers

03/19/2026

A sweet baby boy has arrived 🤍

This journey unfolded a little differently than planned, but exactly as it needed to. His mother led with deep intuition and unwavering faith, trusting each step of the process.

Dad was a steady, loving presence—supporting her so beautifully every step of the way.

Welcomed with love, this baby boy ties his siblings together in the sweetest way.

03/16/2026

03/10/2026

Meatloaf….. yay or nay

03/09/2026

This is your reminder to get some sunshine during this pseudo spring before we get second winter!

03/09/2026

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