Birth Better with Meghan

Don’t be a gatekeeper! Share this with a pregnant friend.

Leave me a comment: did you experience any of these?

People pleasing has NO place in the delivery room.

You don’t have to be the “easy patient.”
You don’t have to say yes because you’re worried about being difficult.
You don’t have to make your provider comfortable with YOUR decisions.

Ask the question.
Take the time.
Say no.
Change your mind.
Be inconvenient.

Birth is a really good time to stop worrying about whether everyone likes you. 😘

Save this one for the recovering people pleaser who’s having a baby.

Doulas don’t care. We want to know it all. We can handle it. The bodily fluids. The weepy moments. The doubt. The fear. The power. We won’t look away. We will hold you through it all.

I am honestly so happy it’s gonna me ❤️✨

I don’t fit neatly into any box. And it can be a bit lonely. Although I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I am an individual with unique experiences that have shaped my life and my beliefs. Much like you. Above all, I believe in kindness, curiosity, justice and protection for those less privileged, and dialogue before division.

We all come with labels and those labels carry assumptions and preconceived notions. So if you believe differently than me, please know I will always stop to help, I will always answer a question, I will always approach first with love and the desire to be of service - as a fellow human, mother and woman. Your heart and your intentions are what matter to me.

Save or share if you care!!

The absolute NUMBER ONE thing you can do set yourself up for a successful VBAC is run fast and far from providers throwing these flags.

Talk early and often with your providers so you can switch sooner if you need to!

Did I miss any red flags?

What Dos and Don’ts would you add? This is just the tip of the iceberg!

And if you’re going to comment “Don’t bother making one” or something to that effect, please do us all favor and keep scrolling ✌️