Just because your OB smiles at your birth plan doesn’t mean they’ll actually follow it. These 3 red flags show up early—and they’re the biggest clues your birth might not go how you want (unless you speak up now).

You were never broken. But the birth system benefits when you believe you are. This blog dives into how we’ve been conditioned to fear birth—and what to do when you’re ready to trust your body again.

If someone told you induction is “basically the same” as going into labor naturally, they left out a lot. Here’s the truth about Pitocin, cervical checks, and why induced labor can hit harder—especially for first-time moms.

If your labor isn’t moving fast enough for hospital policy, you might hear the words “failure to progress.” But that doesn’t mean your body isn’t working. It usually means someone else is being impatient.

Your due date is just a guess—so why is everyone acting like your baby will self-destruct if you’re still pregnant at 40+1? Here’s what no one tells first-time moms about where due dates come from, why they’re not exact, and how to handle the pressure to induce “just in case.”

Wondering what contractions actually feel like? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of early vs. active labor, back labor, and how to know if it’s the real deal—or just another false alarm.