An Inspired Life Begins with an Inspired Childbirth...

Childbirth marks the end of your pregnancy journey and the beginning of your journey into motherhood. It is the first day of your baby's journey on earth, his or her introduction to what Life is like.

Just like planning a wedding, the birth of your baby is wrapped up in a million hopes and dreams. Don't you want it to be perfect down to the last detail? How do you want your little guest of honor to experience it? How do you want to experience and remember it?

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Here you will discover an empowering, principle-centered perspective to guide you as you prepare for this incredible day. You will find tools and techniques grounded in the principles of:

Intention
Positive Expectation
Trust
Discernment
Vibrant Health
Personal Freedom & Responsibility
Relationship
Respect for Life

You will be invited to examine and shift your own guiding principles and beliefs about pregnancy, birth and motherhood, allowing you to act from an authentic and fearless place.

Ask yourself, how you would like to Be as you flow through your labor:

Strong...Focused...Relaxed...Fearless...Conscious...Joyful?

Imagine transcending your fears- fears of pain, complications, etc.- and confidently claiming for yourself an experience that is:

Inspired...Natural...Peaceful...Gentle...Intimate...Powerful... Transforming...Enjoyable...Painless...Spiritual...Ecstatic, even!

All this and more is possible for women everywhere! All you need is an awareness of this potential combined with the support and resources found here to guide and inspire your journey.

Take this amazing opportunity and run with it...

Explore the highest and best version of what an Inspired Childbirth means to you...

And allow your pregnancy and childbirth to inspire a life of joy and connection for you and your baby!



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Conception Due Date Calculator, Determine Pregnancy Due Date
The most accurate pregnancy and conception due date calculator available online: Our formula estimates birth due date and date of conception using your unique cycle length, LMP and luteal phase.

Natural Pregnancy
How to get that radiant pregnancy glow people always talk about: Enjoying a natural pregnancy will help you prevent pregnancy problems and feel great from conception to birth.

Nutrition During Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Nutrition
Experience vibrant health, a low risk pregnancy, easy childbirth recovery and help your baby reach his lifetime health potential with optimal nutrition during pregnancy.

Healthy Pregnancy Diet, Pregnancy and Nutrition, Diet During Pregnancy
How to enjoy a healthy pregnancy diet without stress: With our natural, common sense approach to nutrition, learn the best way to have a balanced diet during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Nausea, Nausea During Pregnancy, Morning Sickness
Find relief from pregnancy nausea. No one is exactly sure what causes morning sickness, but there's no shortage of theories on this condition that affects about half of pregnant women in America.

Stress and Pregnancy, Pregnancy Stress, Stress During Pregnancy
Stress and pregnancy don't mix! Make it a priority daily to reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Stretch Marks, Prevent Stretch Marks, Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Many women can avoid pregnancy stretch marks altogether using these ideas. If you do find some stretch marks, these remedies will also help minimize and heal them.

Preeclampsia, Toxemia, Toxemia Explained
What is preeclampsia and how do you prevent it? Surprising cause for toxemia explained.

Pregnancy Yeast Infection, Yeast Infection Pregnancy
Understand the cause and best treatment for pregnancy yeast infection. Natural remedies are an important component for restoring probiotic balance to the body.

Natural Pregnancy Checklist, Natural Pregnancy Products, Pregnancy Essentials
A pregnancy checklist of the things we recommend for being happy, healthy and comfortable, naturally! These holistic pregnancy products build a healthy lifestyle beyond the nine months of pregnancy.

Guiding Principles for Women Giving Birth
Women giving birth these days are bombarded with information and opinions. What they really need are empowering guiding principles to promote a low risk pregnancy and prevent childbirth complications.

Making Natural Birth a Reality
Most women say they'd like to birth naturally, but few actually do it. If you want to realize your potential for an inspired natural birth experience, here's what you need to know.

Birth Place, Midwife and OB GYN Doctor Reviews
Find in-depth birth place, midwife and OB GYN doctor reviews: Look up feedback on your provider and/or help empower other women by completing The Birth Survey.

Epidural Anesthesia
Why not get the epidural? "Don't be a hero!" "There's no medal at the end!" What's wrong with the conventional wisdom about epidural anesthesia?

Are Lamaze Classes Your Only Birthing Class and Preparation Option?
Savvy women want something beyond the typical hospital Lamaze classes. Here are the best choices for birthing classes as well as the best pregnancy books, birthing methods and childbirth DVDs.

Best Northwest Indiana Birthing Classes
Learn how to have an Inspired Pregnancy & Childbirth. Our Northwest Indiana birthing classes and services are convenient to South Suburban Chicago and NWI regions.

Childbirth Video, Childbirth Videos, Childbirth DVDs
Clips of the best childbirth video documentaries currently out there. Videos about birth are an entertaining way to get informed and prepared for giving birth.

Natural Childbirth eBinder
Required and supplemental reading for Natural Childbirth Preparation Course

Birth Videos, Childbirth Videos, Birth Video
Great variety of birth videos to view and enjoy: These childbirth clips in a variety of settings are great for education, increasing your comfort level with giving birth and calming fears.

About Inspired Childbirth
Inspired Childbirth was created to share knowledge and inspiration with women everywhere in a positive, empowering and uplifting way.

What People Are Saying About Inspired Life Birth Services
These birthing class testimonials come from students and clients I've had the privilege of facilitating in class and/or attending their births as a doula.

Contact Me
Please contact me with questions, comments or to register for a childbirth class.


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