Kara is a homeschool teacher, nature lover, amateur baker, bookworm, and mama of five incredible children. She shares that starting a family has shaped her in many ways, and one of the most significant was the discovery that she has a serious passion for birth. Kara’s own birth experiences were transformative, and she hopes to be a positive influence to women who are embarking on this same incredible journey.

LINKS & SHOWNOTES

“The Wisdom of Physiological Pushing” by Emma Tillman

“The Anterior Cervical Lip: How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Birth” by Rachel Reed via Midwife Thinking blog

How To Keep “The State” Out of Your Vagina via Taking Back Birth

Informative article on cleft lip and palate via Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Cleft Mom Support Group on Facebook

“How To Manage High Lipase Breastmilk” via Birthing Balance blog

Creating the Space: How To Manifest an Undisturbed Third Stage

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School