The evolution of birth has swung from one end of the pendulum to the other. From birthing on the trails in covered wagons, dads pacing in waiting rooms for news of baby’s arrival, to women choosing where and how they want to labor, one thing has never changed….your body was made to do this. My mission as a childbirth educator is to inform expecting clients of all their options. This way they are educated and can make informed decisions that are right for them. As a birth doula I do not take the place of your partner in the delivery room, instead I work alongside them to provide the best birth team for you. The process of labor and delivery can actually bring couples closer together and be a shared intimate experience you will never forget. More importantly as a postpartum doula, I help mothers get the care they need after baby’s arrival. With providers more concerned about the health of baby (we call this infant-centric care) postpartum depression rates have spiked in America. The medical field has done a great injustice to women by not better preparing them for what to expect after their little ones arrival. They need to know that there is help, whether that help consists of me meal prepping, picking up a grocery order, or providing resources to pelvic floor specialist in the area. By essentially mothering the new mother, women are able to adjust to life after baby better. This helps to ensure both mom and baby’s needs are met. I, along with my fellow birth workers, hope to see PPD rates steadily decline. It’s not enough to just have healthy babies, we need healthy mothers too.