Birth Story: Madison Mackley

Birth Story: Madison Mackley

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Birth Story: A Birth Center Water Birth & Letting Her Body Lead w/Kyla & Gabe

After giving birth at 28 weeks with her first baby, Kyla knew that this pregnancy was going to look different. She was intentional about every decision: her providers, her preparation, her birth space, and her mindset going in. And when the time came, all of that work showed up i ...  Show more

Can You Say No to Your Doctor During Pregnancy?

You leave your prenatal appointment and get in your car. And something just feels off.You are confused. Unsettled. Maybe a little worried about your body or your baby. And you spend the whole drive home trying to figure out what just happened in there and what you are supposed to ...  Show more

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