After years away from doula work, motherhood has taught me things no training ever could. Now, I’m returning to birth work with more experience, humility, and compassion—and a deeper understanding of what women need before, during, and long after birth. It doesn’t feel like starting over. It feels like coming home.

Preparing for a new baby involves more than packing a hospital bag and decorating the nursery. Discover five meaningful conversations every expecting family should have before their due date to build a strong foundation for birth, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.

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