Educational Reads
Podcast Episode Three: how we flip the MF script
Last episode we talked about birth in 2021 and how we got here, this week we’re expanding on that topic and Nicole is giving you all the tips you need to flip the narrative when it comes to your birth! This episode is sponsored by Anchor.fm [IG – @moonsandwombs] Where to listen: Google PodcastSpotifyBreakerPocketCastsRadioPublic Send…
Keep readingPodcast Episode Two: a little bit of history on birth
Let’s go back in time, to when women ran the show, shall we? In this episode Nicole takes you back in time so you can understand how things looked when we ONLY birthed the natural way and the journey to where we are today. Where to listen: Google PodcastSpotifyBreakerPocketCastsRadioPublic Send in a question, thought, or…
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Podcast Episode One: Birth in 2021, the culture and how that sht is fcked up
A short little intro on who the hell Nicole is and then right into the nitty gritty. Should you have to leave your dignity and bodily autonomy at the door to have a healthy baby? Our current health care system seems to think we do- and Nicole has a problem with that. Where to listen:…
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How the TV Show FRIENDS got Birth and Parenting Right
I’ll let you in on a little (not so hidden) secret– I am the biggest fanatic of the tv show friends. It’s an oldie but a goody and something that’s always on the tv in our house! With my birthy brain I can’t help but appreciate the story lines that highlight pregnancy, birth, and parenting.…
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Informed Consent and the Cascade Effect
Hey M+W babes! Today we’re talking about the true foundation of everything that I do as a Doula through fertility, pregnancy, and parenting! Informed consent is what will guide you to step into your power. Knowing all of the information about a specific topic or intervention like pros, cons, and alternatives will allow you to…
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Inclusive Language in the Maternal World
Hey M+W babes! Now more than ever are we living in a world where people aren’t scared of being who they are [mostly] and thankfully, society has started shifted to make space for these individuals who before didn’t fit into the “normal” standard. Although progress has been made, we still have a long way to…
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Why You Need a Doula in Your Life
Hey M+W babes! I thought that today I would take the opportunity to explain why I feel so passionate about being your Doula and what exactly I can do to make your journey to parenthood as magical and smooth as possible. The journey to parenthood is often thought to “come naturally” as if all the…
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What to Expect From a Prenatal Appointment
Hey M+W babes! You may have noticed the option for booking prenatal appointments on the website while you were browsing and you may be thinking; what is a prenatal doula appointment, what does it look like, and how can it benefit me? If these questions are ones that you’ve been pondering over you’ve come to…
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