My Journey to Empowering Women Through Birth
2020 was a year filled with uncertainties. The global pandemic, lockdowns, and the heated atmosphere surrounding the elections made it an already challenging time to be pregnant. I had prepared myself for many things, but nothing could have prepared me for the unexpected turn my first birth experience would take.
Like many first-time moms, I had a birth plan. I envisioned a smooth, natural delivery, surrounded by support and love. But when my labor took an unexpected path, I found myself facing an unplanned, emergent C-section. The experience left me feeling disappointed and confused. How did I end up here? Why didn’t things go according to plan?
In the weeks and months that followed, I wrestled with these questions. I realized that I wasn't prepared for the possibility of a C-section, and that lack of preparation made an already difficult situation even harder. I felt a deep need to understand what had happened and to find a way to heal from the experience.
I spent the next three years diving deep into research about birth. I read books, attended workshops, and connected with other women who had similar experiences. This journey of learning and discovery allowed me to heal and gain a deeper understanding of the birthing process. I learned that every birth is unique, and what matters most is feeling empowered and supported, no matter how the birth unfolds.
When I became pregnant with my second child, I approached the experience with a newfound sense of strength and empowerment. I was more informed, more prepared, and more at peace with birth. This time, I felt in control, not because I knew exactly what would happen, but because I knew that I was ready for whatever came my way.
As I reflected on my journey, I realized that I wanted to help other women feel the same sense of empowerment that I had found. I wanted to support them in their own unique birth experiences, to educate them about their options, and to help them feel prepared for whatever might happen. That’s when I felt called to start Significant Birth Co.
Through Significant Birth Co., my mission is to provide women with the education, resources, and support they need to feel confident and empowered during their births. I want to help women understand that birth is a powerful, transformative experience, and that they have the strength within them to navigate it, no matter what twists and turns it may take.
My journey from a confused, disappointed new mom to an empowered birth educator has been one of healing, growth, and discovery. And now, I’m honored to walk alongside other women as they embark on their own birth journeys, helping them to feel prepared, supported, and empowered every step of the way.