Pregnancy, birth, and parenting should be met with compassion—but too often, they’re met with unsolicited advice, judgment, and outdated commentary that can hurt more than help. In this deeply affirming post, we explore the harmful phrases many parents hear—and replace them with the truth they deserve. Whether you’re expecting, birthing, or raising a little one, this is a reminder that your experience matters, your emotions are valid, and you are wildly capable.

Read the full post to unlearn the noise—and find the truth you need to hold onto.

Your birth story is powerful, personal, and worth telling. Whether your journey went just as planned or took unexpected turns, writing about your experience can be a beautiful way to process, heal, and honor your story.

In this post, we share thoughtful prompts to help you capture the emotions, sensations, and meaningful moments from each stage of your labor, birth, and early postpartum. Every detail matters. Your story matters.

Choosing a doula can be one of the most empowering decisions you make during pregnancy—but how do you find someone who truly aligns with your needs, values, and birth vision? In this blog, we walk you through the key questions to ask, what to look for in a doula, and why they’re such an invaluable part of your birth team. With insights from Bri and Randi of The Nurturing Company, this post is your guide to building a birth experience rooted in trust, support, and informed care.

Music plays a big part in setting the tone in your labor space, picking the music that will support you can be a really fun way to prepare for your birth!

Randi Armstrongs Birth Story - Welcoming Juniper Prudence! A 2023 unmedicated hospital birth in Grand Rapids, Michigan supported by doula Hannah Dilly, birth photographer Emily Croff and midwife Sarah LaGrand.

Birth photographer and doula Brianna Trammell tells her second birth story—the birth of Harper. This birth was within her home and was the freeing, loving, and safe birth she needed. Follow along for this incredible and speedy redemptive birth story.

Carrying a baby in your womb for 40 weeks is hard work! Here are a few reminders that Randi Armstrong needed this week for her pregnancy journey, mindfulness, and personal encouragement.

We hope they inspire you to write out your own pregnancy affirmations to give yourself the pep talk you deserve, you amazing life giver!