Labor & Birth

Symptoms Before Labor Begins There are a few telltale symptoms that women can get before labor begins. Some are obvious and some you might miss! Having been through three pregnancies, all of them completely different, it’s hard to say what will happen for sure. Here we will go over all the common signs of labor […]

HOW DO YOU TELL LABOR IS A FEW DAYS AWAY? Medically reviewed Candace Schiele, RN, BSN ✔ This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure at the bottom of the page. How do you feel right before labor starts? How do you feel 24 hours before labor? What are the signs of labor approaching? What […]

Pregnancy Hospital Bag Checklist This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure at the bottom of the page. Congratulations on your baby, momma! Whether this is your first baby or maybe your second or third- this labor checklist is meant to be simple and no extras. Just necessities. You’re NOT moving to the hospital 😉 […]

Natural Tips to Speed Up Labor and Delivery If it’s your first baby (or, really, your 3rd, 4th or 5th…), you’re probably wondering if there are ways to make labor any easier. Aren’t all of us pregnant momma’s looking for an easy pill when it comes to labor and childbirth? There is no magic pill, […]

Positive Labor Affirmations If you’re pregnant and wondering “what is a birth affirmation?“, you’ve come to the right place. A birth affirmation is something to help you connect your belief to your physical situation. Being pregnant and thinking about giving birth can be a scary time. That’s why it’s important to actively seek out things […]

What to Pack in Hospital Bag for a C-Section Packing for a scheduled cesarean section isn’t much different than packing for a v-bac delivery but there are a few crucial items that you won’t want to forget. Having your bag packed by 37 weeks is pretty standard. That way if you are scheduled for a […]