Birth Matters

It is such an honor to be part of this organization of spectacular and dedicated women!!

Meet another one of our members - a Certified Childbirth Educator and owner of Birth Matters!

𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑏𝑖𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟?

I wanted to help all families have the opportunity to be fully educated about the breadth of their choices when it came to labor and birth. I felt called to develop and teach curriculum that helped them understand and feel confident moving forward on their own paths towards having their babies.

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠?

The moments that inspire me the most are when I see mothers and fathers understand and internalize not only how labor works physiologically but internally and emotionally as well. The greatest gift is helping them begin to see themselves confidently moving through their own labor and birth experiences. I love helping them undo the myths our culture has placed on these experiences and begin to see their own realities!

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑑𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒?

Our team has worked tirelessly to create a comprehensive relevant curriculum for every class we teach. We intentionally present and layer information in ways that connect with our families with the goal of not only informing them (giving them content) but preparing them (ensuring they know how to use that content)! I cannot say enough about the passionate educational team at Birth Matters. Each one of us feels called to provide our families with everything we possibly can to help them understand their choices and options and begin to help them on their journey towards having a positive and empowering labor and birth experience.

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Even if it it’s a good guess, it’s still a guesstimate. And how many of us can attest to significant inaccuracies in this guesstimate?

The only way to truly know the weight of your baby is to give birth and put them in the scale.

Ultrasound in late pregnancy is highly inaccurate for determining your baby’s weight. In fact, it is only about 60% accurate in determining if your baby is “big,” meaning over 4000 grams.

There is a tremendous amount of fear around big babies yet once they are born, everyone just laughs and rejoices, celebrating how healthy and big he or she is.

Big babies are not the problem. Fear of a big baby is the “big” problem.

Stay in the moment!!!
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These words are a gentle reminder to all the expecting moms out there as you journey through labor and birth. It’s easy to get caught up in thoughts of what’s to come, but remember, the power lies in the present moment.

Take each contraction one at a time. Breathe through it, focus on your body, and trust in your strength. You’ve got this!

You are strong, resilient, and capable. Trust in yourself, trust in your body, and know that with each contraction, you’re one step closer to meeting your precious little one.

Embrace the journey, stay present, and take it one beautiful contraction at a time. You’ve got a whole community cheering you on every step of the way!

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