Before we talk about pregnancy, labor, or what to expect… we begin here.

This module lays the groundwork for everything that follows. It will help you understand how to think about birth, how to interpret the information you’re given, and how to make decisions with confidence instead of pressure.

These are the pieces most families are missing—and once you have them, everything else starts to make more sense.

Videos included:

• Introduction
  An overview of what’s ahead and how to approach this journey with clarity and intention.
• Toolbox
  The essential tools, mindset shifts, and resources that will support you throughout pregnancy and birth.
• Statistics
  How to understand birth statistics and use them wisely—so you can make informed decisions without fear.
• Informed Consent
  What informed consent really means, and how to confidently navigate your choices in any care setting.

This is where we walk through your pregnancy—step by step.

From the earliest decisions you’ll make, to the physical changes in your body, to preparing for labor and postpartum… this module gives you the guidance most families never receive.

You’ll learn how to care for your body, how to think through your options, and how to prepare—physically, mentally, and emotionally—for the birth of your baby.

Videos included:

Early Pregnancy

• Choosing Your Provider
  How to choose a provider who aligns with your values and supports the kind of birth you want.
• Birth Location
  Understanding your options and how your environment can shape your birth experience.
• Nutrition
  What your body truly needs during pregnancy—and how to nourish yourself well.
• What to Avoid
  A practical look at common exposures and how to make informed, balanced choices.
• Ultrasound
  A thoughtful look at the role of ultrasound and how to approach it with informed consent.
• Talking to Your Baby
  The importance of connection from the very beginning—and how it supports both you and your baby.

Mid Pregnancy

• Anatomy of Pregnancy
  What’s happening in your body and how your baby is developing.
• Expanding Blood Volume
  Why this matters, and how to support your body through it.
• Blood Glucose Testing
  Understanding your options and how to approach testing with clarity.
• Complaints of Pregnancy
  Common discomforts—and practical, natural ways to support your body.
• Baby Showers / Registry
  How to think about preparation beyond “things,” and focus on what truly matters.

Late Pregnancy

• Preparing for Labor
  How to begin preparing your body and mind for the work of labor.
• Preparing to Feed Your Baby
  What to know ahead of time so feeding feels more natural and supported.
• Fetal Kick Counts
  How to tune into your baby’s movements and what to watch for.
• Birth Plan
  How to create a plan that reflects your values while staying flexible.
• Who’s at Your Birth
  Choosing your support team and why it matters.
• Preventing Premature Labor
  Understanding risk factors and how to support a full-term pregnancy.
• Hospital Packing
  What you actually need—and what you don’t.
• Baby Positioning
  How positioning affects labor—and what you can do to support it.
• Breech Babies
  Understanding your options and how to approach breech positioning.
• Breech Babies – Phone Lock Screen
  A simple, practical tool to help you stay consistent in supporting optimal positioning.
• Appointment Topics
  What to expect at your visits and how to use them well.
• Overdue & Inductions
  What it means to go “past due” and how to think through your options.
• How to Cancel an Induction
  Clear, practical guidance for advocating for your choices.
• Placentas in Pregnancy
  Understanding placental development and related concerns.
• When Trauma Is Part of Your Story
  A gentle, important conversation about preparing for birth with past experiences in mind.
• Don’t Forget Postpartum
  How to begin preparing now for a smoother, more supported recovery.

This is where everything comes together.

In this module, you’ll learn how to move through labor with confidence—understanding what’s happening in your body, how to work with it, and how to make decisions along the way.

We’ll walk through each stage of labor, practical tools for comfort and progress, and how to navigate medical interventions if they arise—so you feel prepared no matter how your birth unfolds.

Videos included:

Labor

• The Stages
  A clear overview of how labor unfolds and what to expect along the way.
• Closing In On Labor
  Signs that labor is approaching and how to prepare in those final days.
• When Your Water Breaks
  What it means, what to watch for, and what to do next.
• Nourishment in Labor + Vomiting
  How to support your energy and hydration during labor.
• Prodromal Labor
  Understanding early, start-and-stop labor and how to navigate it.

Active Labor

• Active Labor
  What defines active labor and how to move into it with confidence.
• Breathing
  Simple, effective breathing techniques to support your body.
• Cervical Changes
  What’s happening internally—and why it matters.
• Moving in Labor
  Positions and movement to support comfort and progress.
• Pain
  Understanding pain in labor and how to work with it.
• Pain – 50 Things
  A wide range of practical tools to help you cope and stay grounded.
• Transition
  What to expect during the most intense phase—and how to move through it.
• Partners in Birth
  How your partner can support you in meaningful, practical ways.
• Doulas
  The role of a doula and how they can support your birth experience.

Medical Interventions

• Time as a Complication
  How timelines can influence decisions—and how to think through them.
• Communicating with Your Providers
  How to ask questions, understand options, and advocate for yourself.
• Fetal Monitoring
  What it is, how it’s used, and what to consider.
• IV Fluids
  When they’re used and how they may affect your labor.
• Breaking Waters
  Understanding this intervention and when it may be suggested.
• Drugs in Labor
  An overview of medications and their impact.
• Pain Medications
  What’s available and how to think through your options.
• Epidurals
  A closer look at how epidurals work and their effects.
• Alternatives
  Other approaches to managing discomfort in labor.
• C-Section
  Understanding when and why it happens—and how to approach it with clarity.
• How to Have a Gentle C-Section
  Ways to create a more connected, supported experience if surgery is needed.
• Instrument Deliveries
  What to know about forceps or vacuum-assisted births.

Birth

• Water Birth
  What to know about laboring or birthing in water.
• Pushing
  How to work with your body during the pushing stage.
• Helping Hands
  Support at the perineum and what it means for your birth.
• Baby Emerging
  What to expect as your baby is born.
• Cord & Placenta
  Understanding the final stage of birth and what comes next.

This is the part no one prepares you for… and yet it’s where everything begins.

In this module, I’ll walk you through the first hours and days after birth so you feel calm, supported, and confident—not left wondering what’s normal or what to do next.

You’ll learn how to protect the golden hour, navigate hospital procedures with clarity, care for your newborn, and support your own recovery in a way that truly honors what your body has just done. And if things don’t go as planned, I’ll gently guide you through that too.

This is where your motherhood journey begins—grounded, informed, and deeply supported.

Videos included:

Immediate Postpartum

• Golden Hour
  How to protect and maximize the first moments after birth for bonding, breastfeeding, and stability
• Hospital Procedures
  What typically happens after birth and how to navigate it with informed consent
• What Mom Needs After Birth
  Practical, immediate support for your body, emotions, and recovery
• Newborn Exam
  What to expect and how to advocate for your baby during their first assessment

First 3 Days

• Feeding Your Baby
  How to begin feeding with confidence and understand your baby’s early needs
• Circumcision
  A thoughtful look at considerations, timing, and informed choice
• Diapers
  What’s normal, what to expect, and how to track baby’s output in those early days
• Cord Care and Herbal Baths
  Simple, effective ways to care for baby’s cord and support healing
• Things to Watch For
  Clear guidance on what’s normal vs. when to seek help (for both mom and baby)
• Mom
  How to rest, recover, and be truly supported in your earliest postpartum days
• Only If Needed: Traumatic Birth Recovery
  Gentle guidance for processing and healing after a difficult birth
• Only If Needed: Recovering from Blood Loss
  Practical support for rebuilding strength and restoring your body
• Settling In
  How to ease into life with your newborn and create a rhythm that works for your family

This is where everything you’ve learned begins to take shape in real life.

Those early weeks and months with your baby are full of questions—Is this normal? Am I doing this right? What does my baby need? In this module, I’ll help you quiet the noise and come back to what matters most: understanding your baby, trusting your instincts, and making informed choices with confidence.

We’ll walk through the everyday realities of caring for a newborn—from sleep and feeding to common concerns like rashes, thrush, and colic—so you feel prepared, not overwhelmed.

You’ll also gain clarity around bigger decisions like pediatric care and vaccines, along with a framework for understanding your baby’s development in a way that feels grounded and intuitive—not rigid or fear-based.

This is where you begin to find your rhythm as a mother—supported, steady, and deeply connected to your baby.

Videos included:

• Pediatricians
  How to choose and work with a provider who aligns with your values and supports informed decision-making
• Baby’s Weight Gain
  What’s normal, what’s not, and how to confidently assess your baby’s growth
• Vaccines
  A thoughtful, informed look at risks, benefits, and how to make the best decision for your family
• Framework for Your Baby’s Development
  A grounded, big-picture approach to understanding growth and milestones
• Sleeping
  What normal infant sleep looks like and how to support healthy rhythms without unrealistic expectations
• Bathing Your Baby
  Simple, safe, and practical guidance for caring for your newborn’s skin
• Crying Babies + Colic
  How to respond to fussiness with confidence and understand what your baby may be communicating
• Baby Blues vs Postpartum Depression
  How to recognize the difference and know when to seek support
• Diapering + Diaper Rash
  Practical tips for prevention, care, and keeping baby comfortable
• Cradle Cap, Acne + Goopy Eyes
  Common newborn conditions and gentle, effective ways to address them
• Thrush
  How to identify, treat, and prevent yeast overgrowth for both mom and baby
• Mom to Mom
  Encouragement, perspective, and the kind of support that only comes from lived experience
• Leaving the House
  How to confidently step out with your baby and navigate the world together