Can we apply the Christian concept of memento mori to pregnancy and birth? As Christians we are made for and called to live for eternity, to remember that our ultimate end and purpose is not in this world but the next. In Catholic tradition this means that there is an emphasis on remembering our own mortality, that no one escapes death and it is foolish to not prepare for or remember this. In a culture that seemingly seeks to do everything it can to distract us from the real

What should you have on hand or bring for your birth? We've got you covered right here! Below you'll find your master list of things to have on hand for either a home birth OR a hospital/birth center birth, along with some explanations if needed. AND we have a free download to print out and use as a checklist! You'll likely have some of these things on hand already but we also have links to where you can find them. Many of them can also be borrowed and some can be bought seco

October is marked as a month to remember miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss in a special way. In light of that, we'd like to offer...

It is incredibly common for women to struggle with fear and anxiety during pregnancy. Perhaps it is because pregnancy opens us, not just...

One question that gets asked in social media messages and in doula meetings is the best thing for a woman to wear for labor and birth. It...

Who gets to decide how you give birth? Who gets to determine what position you are in, how “adequate” your contractions are, how much...