What would change about your pregnancy or birth if you truly believed you were the primary authority? Not the system, not the provider, not the protocol. You.

So much of what we “know” about birth wasn’t chosen consciously. It was absorbed through stories, movies, medical narratives family comments, you get the idea. Maybe it was: - “Birth is dangerous.” - “Doctors know best.” - “Your body can’t be trusted.” - “Pain is inevitable.” - “Good mothers comply.” And maybe you didn’t question any of it until recently. What messages about birth did you absorb growing up that you never really questioned until now?

Many women arrive here with a question they may have never said out loud: “Nothing went wrong. So why do I still feel off about my birth?” If that question has ever crossed your mind, this PDF is for you. “Was My Birth Actually Traumatic?” is a guide to understanding birth trauma beyond emergencies, outcomes, or medical checklists. This will help you give language to what your body already knows. Inside, we explore: -Why trauma isn’t defined by what went “wrong” -How loss of agency and unresolved fear imprint on the nervous system -Common myths that keep women doubting their own experience -Reflection prompts to help you make sense of your birth without reliving it Take your time with it. 🤍Download the PDF above and begin where you are. Please feel free to share insights in the comments!

I need your help women - I am going to be starting a free monthly masterclass within this community to help support you all and need to know what topic you would like to learn about most.

❤️‍🔥Start Here! ❤️‍🔥 📍Welcome to the Chrysalis 🦋 This space helps women who have experienced challenging and even traumatic births begin to process and integrate their experience — starting with free somatic practices + emotional regulation and evolving into greater confidence, clarity and skills to navigate difficult situations with courage and purpose. 🔥 ☝️ First step? Watch the free body mapping exercise training inside the Classroom → Intro to Self Mastery. ✌️ Next, introduce yourself below I’m excited to see the beautiful and powerful intros (shoutout to everyone who drops their name + IG). If you haven’t yet, comment with: ✨ Your name ✨ What drew you to this group ✨ What is something you’re passionate about that is lighting you up right now? This is a space for growth and connection. 🌸 💬 DM me “READY” when you’re ready to embark on your heroine’s journey to transform the pain from your birth into undeniable purpose and power. — Michaela