Birth isn’t something the body figures out in the moment—it’s something the body has been preparing for all pregnancy. As labor begins, the body shifts from thinking and planning to feeling and instinct. Hormones take the lead. Oxytocin (often called the “love hormone”) triggers contractions, helping the uterus tighten and release in a rhythmic wave. These waves are purposeful—they thin and open the cervix while guiding baby downward. As contractions build, endorphins are released. These natural pain-relieving hormones soften the perception of intensity and help many women turn inward, entering a focused, almost dream-like state. This is why quiet, safety, and minimal interruptions matter so much during labor. The uterus—one of the strongest muscles in the body—works efficiently when the mother feels supported and unafraid. With each contraction, muscle fibers shorten and pull upward, opening the cervix rather than pushing it apart. This is not a battle; it’s a coordinated, intelligent process. As birth approaches, adrenaline briefly rises, bringing alertness and strength for the final moments. After baby is born, oxytocin floods the body again, supporting bonding, breastfeeding, and the release of the placenta. Your body knows how to give birth. Understanding what’s happening inside allows you to work with it rather than against it. ✨ Reflection: What part of this process feels most reassuring to you? What feels unfamiliar or surprising?

I think often people believe they have to be all natural birthing and that if they need intervention they have failed. The truth is… yes, birth is a natural process that can happen on your own at home or with a midwife. But there are factors that will need a transfer to a hospital. You didnt fail, your body didn’t fail, and it’s a miracle that women today have the ability to go to a hospital and have their lives and their babies life saved. So in the end if you need intervention don’t tell yourself you failed, instead say a prayer of thanks that we have a medical system that can save you when in the past those labors ended in tragedy. ❤️‍🩹

So many women are taught that birth is something to endure—something painful, chaotic, and out of their control. But what if you were never meant to fight birth… only to understand it? I’m a birth coach who specializes in peaceful, natural birth with minimal intervention. I teach you how to work with your body instead of against it—using education, mindset, relaxation, and trust in the birth process. Inside my online birth coaching course, you’ll learn: 🤍 How labor actually works (and why your body knows what to do) 🤍 How to stay calm, grounded, and present through contractions 🤍 Tools to reduce fear, tension, and unnecessary interventions 🤍 How to prepare mentally and physically for a peaceful birth experience This course is for you if: • You want an unmedicated or low-intervention birth • You’re a first-time mom feeling overwhelmed or afraid • You want to feel confident, informed, and supported—no matter how your birth unfolds Birth doesn’t have to be something that happens to you. It can be something you move through with confidence, peace, and power. If that’s the kind of birth you’re dreaming of, you’re in the right place. 🩷