Welcome to my blog dedicated to empowering women's health!

I believe in the power of women's bodies and their innate ability to bring new life into this world. My mission is to provide you with the latest research, personal stories, and expert advice to help you make informed decisions about your health and the health of your baby.

As a birth worker, I help women own their power and have the birth they desire on their own terms. I love empowering women through every step of the process, from preconception to postpartum care. I can help you discover the benefits of natural pregnancy, offer tips on how to live a more holistic lifestyle, and provide you with the tools to have a positive home birth experience.

My prayer is that while you read through these posts, you discover helpful information that will elevate your journey toward optimal health and wellness for you and your baby!

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How Homebirth Changed My Life and Set a Different Path for Our Children

06/17/2022 10:10 AM Central
Amanda Ignot
Autonomy, Birth Plan, birth story, Birth Support, Birth team, Birthkeeper, C-section, Calm, cesarean, Childbirth, Choices, Empowering, Family, FTM, Generations, HBAC, Homebirth, International Homebirth Day, Intuition, Knowledge, Midwife, Mindset, Natural Birth, OBGYN, Ownership, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Support
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June 6th is International Homebirth Day – as I saw others share their experiences in celebration, I too reflected on my own homebirths. Homebirth was an amazing experience for me and my family, and it set the course for our lives in a very different direction. Homebirth is becoming more and more popular around the world, as families are beginning to see the benefits of giving birth at home. In this blog post, we will discuss why homebirth is such an important experience for families, and how including your children in the process can change the way the world sees homebirth.

When I had my first child, I did what many first-time parents do – I followed the recommendations of my doctor and had my baby via a scheduled c-section in the hospital. It was not the experience that I had imagined for myself. While I was grateful.......

3 Simple Ways To Decrease Fear During Your Pregnancy

Mar 12, 2022 09:55 PM Central
Amanda Ignot
Anxiety, baby, Beliefs, birth, Birth Plan, Birth team, Boundaries, Childbirth, Choices, Communication, Doula, Family, Fear, God, HBAC, Homebirth, Intuition, Knowledge Empowers, Learning, Mindset, Natural Birth, Overwhelm, Ownership, Physiological Birth, Planning, Pregnancy, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, VBAC
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I remember my reaction to my second pregnancy (first child) so well. The excitement was so hard to contain and trying to keep the secret until we were ready to share was SO HARD. But the worst part for me was the fear that I was going to do something that would jeopardize my pregnancy in some way. I was in better shape than ever and working out daily, well at least until I let the fear stop me anyways.

So I quit doing everything but walking and hiking easy trails and I also went off my bread strike which did nothing for my weight gain. I wanted to live in a bubble. My fear was tangible and I let it control so many things that I wish I hadn’t. Living in that space made my experience less than ideal and more vulnerable than I already was being pregnant and all. Don’t let fear control your experience the way I did, here are three ways that I have found to decrease your fear and create a pregnancy experience you will want to relive over and over again.

I Want A Homebirth But My Husband Says No……….

02/23/2022 10:00 AM Central
Amanda Ignot
Autonomy, birth, Birth Plan, Birth team, Childbirth, Choices, Communication, Decisions, Doula, Dreams, Empowering, Family, HBAC, Homebirth, Knowledge, Knowledge Empowers, labor, Midwife, Mindset, Natural Birth, Ownership, Planning, Pregnancy, Relationships, research, Self-Trust, Selfcare, Support, Vision
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Are you a mom who is considering a homebirth but your husband says no? You're not alone! In this blog post, I'll share how I got my homebirth with my husband and how you can too. Keep reading for tips on how to get your partner to see that homebirth is the right choice for you.

I remember when I wanted my first homebirth and the long conversations trying to convince my husband that this was the way to go. We even met with a midwife, had all our questions answered, and she aligned with our beliefs in all areas of pregnancy and childbirth. He still wasn’t on board, and it wasn’t about concern for me, which may be the block you are dealing with.

For him it was about the out of pocket expense, which I understood, we weren’t rolling in extra funds by any means, but for me my freedom to choose was EVERYTHING! I never gave up, we kept having the conversations and then the moment happened……

How Can I Prepare For My VBAC?

02/16/2022 10:00 AM Central
Amanda Ignot
Autonomy, baby, Belief, Big Dreams, birth, Birth Plan, Birth team, C-section, cesarean, Childbirth, Communication, Decisions, Doula, Empowering, Family, Fear, HBAC, Hospital, Induction, Interventions, Intuition, Knowledge, Knowledge Empowers, Learning, Mindest, Pregnancy, Self-Trust, Stress Reduction, Support, Unmedicated birth, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, VBAC
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When you have had the cascade of interventions, the experience of being bullied in labor, or ended up with a planned or unplanned cesarean you know that you have questions that need answered. Most of you will go see the same doctor, unless you have moved or had other reasons to switch your providers. Many of you will find out that your care provider is less than enthusiastic about you wanting to “try” for a VBAC.

You have questions and want answers, which you should, but will you actually ask your questions? Are you too nervous to have the conversation because your doctor makes you feel inferior any time you ask a question? Here are some ways that you can prepare for your VBAC, that you have control over and will have a huge impact on whether you are successful or not.

Is Having A Birth Plan Important?

12/15/2021 10:00 AM Central
Amanda Ignot
Autonomy, baby, Belief, Big Dreams, birth, Birth Center, Birth Plan, Birth team, Birthing Center, C-section, cesarean, Childbirth, Choices, Communication, Decisions, Doula, Dreams, Empowering, Family, Homebirth, Hospital, Interventions, Knowledge, Knowledge Empowers, medical choice, Medical Freedom, Midwife, Mindset, Natural Birth, Ownership, Planning, Pregnancy, Pressure, research, Support, VBAC, Vision
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Birth plans are becoming more and more commonplace and you might be wondering what purpose they hold for you in your pregnancy and childbirth journey. Not planning, or not even realizing that you can plan, your birth can leave you feeling like you didn’t have a say or like you weren’t seen or heard in the moments that mattered most when having your baby.

Having a birth plan can help you process many aspects and have ready responses, making it easier for you in the emotionally and physically charged moments that you are in the process of welcoming your baby earth side. Here are some reasons why having a birth plan is important.....

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