As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the families who have trusted me to walk beside them through some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of their lives. Being invited into the birth space is an incredible honour, and I am deeply grateful to each family who has welcomed me as part of their journey. Thank you for trusting me to support, guide, and advocate for you as you navigated the unknowns of pregnancy and birth. I also want to take a moment to thank my own...

We plan for so many things in life. We plan meals for the week, study schedules for exams, training for marathons, even which route to take on a holiday. Planning helps us feel prepared, grounded, and intentional. And yet, when it comes to birth, women are often told not  to plan. We hear things like, “Birth is unpredictable, don’t set yourself up for disappointment,” or “Just go with the flow.” While it’s true that birth can take unexpected turns, that doesn’t mean planning has no place in...

Mother semi-reclined in bed with her newborn resting on her knees Whether your C-section was planned or unexpected, it is still a...