Pregnancy

How having a baby can impact your life

How having a baby can impact your life

Amanda Ignot Faith & Reflection, Mindset & Emotions, Pregnancy
There I was standing in the living room in disbelief, again, as I lovingly looked down at my sweet daughter’s face. I could not believe that I was finally a mom, even two weeks after having her. Suddenly I had a very clear vision and my eyes got huge as I realized that I knew absolutely nothing about taking care of this tiny, defenseless little girl. In just a few heartbeats I was rocked to my core as I realized how little we are taught about how to care for the new lives we bring into this world.Isn't it funny how we long to become parents and yet it takes having a baby to actually start learning about taking care of them? Here are some of the ways that this realization impacted our lives from that point on.
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What to do with your placenta…….

What to do with your placenta…….

Amanda Ignot Mindset & Emotions, Pregnancy
What to do with your placenta……. - Have you heard people talk about consuming their placenta or having it encapsulated and thought…...What is that and WHY would you do that?......I too was surprised when I was introduced to this relatively new trend of women having their placenta processed for consumption during their postpartum recovery. Like me, you may be wondering what that looks like or even what possible benefits it may have for you as you adjust to having your new baby........
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Are you ready for another baby?

Are you ready for another baby?

Amanda Ignot Faith & Reflection, Pregnancy
Are you ready for another baby? - So you have had your first baby and you are thinking about having another one. Maybe it has been a few months or maybe it has been a few years, it is different for all of us.........If you are contemplating whether you are ready here are some things that you might be thinking …….The biggest thing to ask yourself is .......
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Can Childbirth Be Pain-Free?

Can Childbirth Be Pain-Free?

Amanda Ignot Birth Stories, Faith & Reflection, Fertility & Conception, Pregnancy
Can Childbirth Be Pain-Free? - If you are pregnant, wanting to start a family, or maybe you had a traumatic experience with a previous childbirth and wonder if pain-free is even possible. The answer is, yes it is possible..... I heard an acquaintance say she had a pain-free birth.....I was blown away with her story and intrigued, I WANTED that experience!!!
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Gestational Diabetes: Glucose Tolerance Test vs. Alternative Options

Gestational Diabetes: Glucose Tolerance Test vs. Alternative Options

Amanda Ignot Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes: Glucose Tolerance Test vs. Alternative Options - When you are pregnant you will generally be told that you have to be tested to see if you have gestational diabetes between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. This test is generally done using a glucola drink with 50 grams of sugar for the one hour test and 100 grams of sugar for the 3 hour test. You can, however, decide that you don't want to do this test or opt for another test that doesn't require you drinking the glucola.......
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How can I stay positive through pregnancy and childbirth?

How can I stay positive through pregnancy and childbirth?

Amanda Ignot Birth Stories, Pregnancy
How can I stay positive through pregnancy and childbirth? - I see so many posts and comments where so many women are being bombarded by other people’s opinions as they walk through the personal journey of becoming a mom. This is so aggravating and I feel for all women who have had to deal with the naysayers along the way......Here’s the thing though, you have to set boundaries because no matter how close you are or aren’t with your family this is YOUR journey and it has nothing to do with them! If you want to have 1 kid and be done or have 7 and counting, that is your decision with your husband. NOBODY ELSE GETS A SAY IN THAT!!!
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Be a voice that stands out from the crowd…..

Be a voice that stands out from the crowd…..

Amanda Ignot Birth Stories, Faith & Reflection, Pregnancy
Be a voice that stands out from the crowd….. - Do you realize that a lawyer, hairdresser, or even the guy who washes your car is the same as the doctor you go to for your healthcare needs?They are all paid professions. YOU pay them to provide you a service! Meaning that they work for you and that YOU are the ultimate decision maker in everything. Yes, doctors are the ones that go to school for years and have the degrees, I’m not denying that. That does not, however, give them authority over your body......
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Have you ever thought.........Can I Have a Homebirth?

Have you ever thought.........Can I Have a Homebirth?

Amanda Ignot Birth Stories, Faith & Reflection, Pregnancy
Have you ever thought.........Can I Have a Homebirth? - You were made to do this one thing without a doubt!!! Many women are more than capable of having a homebirth, EVEN when they don’t think so........If you have been thinking about having a homebirth and are wondering if it is something that you can do, I want to encourage you to seek out as much information as you can before deciding that you can’t...... 
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You Decide, It’s Your Choice!!

You Decide, It’s Your Choice!!

Amanda Ignot Pregnancy
You Decide, It’s Your Choice!! - Did you know that you have the ability to decline or delay any tests, ultrasounds, or checks that you don’t want during your pregnancy and childbirth experience?It’s TRUE!! Western medicine is trying to change this by changing the conversations and removing words that give their patients a choice..........
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Are they taking your power?

Are they taking your power?

Amanda Ignot Birth Stories, Faith & Reflection, Pregnancy
Are they taking your power? - One of the things that keeps coming up in conversations that I find extremely disturbing is how our medical system is dictating our care and how they are training their labor and delivery teams on how to handle having a doula attending and assisting their patients in the birth of their baby........ 
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Hi, I’m Amanda

I walk alongside women who have given so much of themselves… and are ready to feel like themselves again.

In this space, you’ll find articles from different phases of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, along with simple wellness support and encouragement for the season you’re in.

My hope is that something here helps you reconnect with your body, trust yourself again, and take the next step forward—one small step at a time.





Empowered Birthing Mamas is more than a birth community... it’s a space for women walking through pregnancy, postpartum, and the evolving journey of motherhood. A place to ask questions, share openly, and feel supported without judgment.

Here you’ll find encouragement, simple tools, and real conversations to help you trust yourself, navigate your choices, and feel more like yourself again.

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You are supported here.
And you don’t have to walk this alone.

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Meet Amanda Ignot

 

I didn’t know what I didn’t know!


But I do know now!


Have you ever been at a point in your life where you follow ALL the things, don’t question the ‘experts’, and just go with the direction others are TELLING you are the best way?


That is what I did with my first pregnancy and by the end of that experience I was an angry and bitter woman who had been bullied for months and never given the opportunity to enjoy the journey of becoming a mom..


I gave in to the bullying, I caved and scheduled a c-section that I now know was highly unnecessary…...all because I trusted “the experts”.


I felt robbed. Robbed of being able to enjoy growing and nurturing a baby in my womb. Robbed of meeting my baby while listening to my playlist, seeing her face the moment she was born, THE GOLDEN HOUR, and being able to hold her and move around postpartum. Robbed of the beautiful experience of labor and delivery. 


I felt like I had failed at something that should have been natural, beautiful, and a wonderful time in every woman’s life. Women are created to create and nurture new life in their wombs and to birth that new life into this world!!!


Then I realized I didn’t fail, THE MEDICAL SYSTEM failed me!!


My doctor failed me by following the strict and generic protocols that she follows for every patient. On top of that, she never focused on the blessing that was happening in my womb but chose to belittle me over my weight gain throughout my pregnancy. At just 4 months pregnant she started talking about a scheduled c-section based solely on my weight gain, no medical issues at all, and NO evidence-based decision-making. Through all of this, I felt defeated every time I had to go to an appointment and hear the discouragement she pushed on me.


Although I didn’t plan to have more children due to the trauma of our experience, God had other plans. I started to research and learn, for myself, more about the process of conceiving, and how to care for one’s self throughout conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. And learned how to avoid things that would lead to a possible scheduled or even emergency C-section during labor and delivery. 


What I found was eye-opening and I vowed to share about what I have learned and be a voice to others because women deserve to be informed and empowered advocates for themselves, and to AVOID experiencing what I went through.


We now have 4 children and my experience with the other 3 pregnancies have been completely different than the first one. I can now say that I have had 3 empowered homebirths (HBAC) where we chose who was with us, how I would labor and deliver, and what tests and procedures I would or wouldn’t be doing. 


Can you say HEALING? EMPOWERING! EXHILARATING!


By having knowledge on your side you are able to take a leading role in your own care and ultimately design the pregnancy, labor, and delivery YOU want!!


Join our group of empowered mamas and learn how you can have the pregnancy, labor, and delivery you have dreamed of and gain the knowledge, information, and support we share inside our private community. It's free!


Ready to learn more? Contact me, I can't wait to cheer you on through your journey!

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