Articles
Preparing for birth, with faith and practical wisdom
Encouragement and education for Christian families in Northern Colorado — pregnancy, birth, feeding, and the weeks that follow.
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Colostrum Is Enough: What the First Three Days of Breastfeeding Really Look Like
It’s 3 a.m. on day two. The baby has been at the breast for what feels like the fourth hour in a…
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Doula, Midwife, or OB: Who Does What on Your Birth Team
Somewhere around the second pink line, a new vocabulary shows up: doula, midwife, OB, sometimes CNM or CPM thrown in without explanation.…
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Five Journaling Prompts for Processing a Hard Birth Before You Have Another
If your last birth didn’t go the way you hoped, there’s a particular kind of quiet that comes with being pregnant again.…
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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Preparing your Heart, Not Just your Hospital Bag
The bag has been packed since thirty-four weeks. The car seat is in. You’ve read the books. So why is there still…
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How a Doula Supports You Through Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
When people hear the word doula, they often picture someone who just shows up for labor. But that’s only one piece of…
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Overcoming Fear in Pregnancy: Finding Peace in an Uncertain Season
Pregnancy has a sneaky way of shining a spotlight on every “what if” your brain has ever squirreled away for later. Suddenly…
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Why More Families are Choosing Home Birth in Colorado
Over the last several years, Colorado has seen a steady rise in families choosing home birth—and it’s not a fad, a trend,…
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Labor Positions That Actually Help: A Practical Guide for Birth
When you picture labor, it’s easy to imagine a woman lying flat on her back in a hospital bed. Hollywood has been…
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How a Doula Can Help in a Hospital Birth
When most people think of a doula, they imagine someone attending home births or birth center deliveries. But the truth is, many…
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How a Doula Can Assist at a Home Birth
Home birth is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families who want a calm, intimate, and natural birthing experience. While midwives are…
