Uhhh yep, we’re going there—all things BIRTH with the magical Ann Marie Gilligan, creator of The Gilligan’s Guide to Optimal Birth. From shoulder dystocia and vaginal tearing to home birth transfers, cesareans, and belly mapping—we cover it all. Ann walks us through the body wisdom behind a smoother, more connected birth, including hands-on tools for achieving optimal birthing positioning for our babies in utero. Ann even walks Sarah (who’s in her third trimester) through practical prep! We also revisit our not-so-to-plan first births, share big feels about our upcoming 4th & 5th births, and talk about what it really means to reclaim your power in the birth space. This one’s for anyone healing from a birth or prepping for one—it’s informative, grounded, and full of reminders that you get to own your story.

Resource links:

The Guide - Gilligan’s Guide

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Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

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