Pregnancy & Childbirth Support

Feel informed, supported & confident in your voice.

From the journey to pregnancy through birth and beyond—you deserve support that honors your story, helps you understand your options, and reminds you that your voice belongs in every conversation about your body, your care, and your baby.

Whether you are walking through infertility, preparing for birth, carrying fear from a previous experience, or finding your footing in postpartum, you do not have to navigate it all alone.

Your voice matters in every season.

Every woman comes into pregnancy and motherhood with a different story. You may be…

Walking through infertility and searching for stories of hope
Newly pregnant and wondering what to think about
Preparing for birth but overwhelmed by the decisions
Trying to communicate your preferences to your care team
Carrying fear from a previous birth, loss, or intervention
Hoping for a different experience with your next birth
Looking for faith-filled encouragement and mindset support
Adjusting to postpartum life and the transition into motherhood
Wishing you had someone safe and knowledgeable to talk to

You do not need to know all the answers. You just need a place to begin.


Amanda Ignot

Meet Amanda

Hey, I'm Amanda.

I've spent years helping women find their voice during pregnancy and childbirth. Through birth work, advocacy, and walking alongside women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, I've seen what happens when a woman does not feel heard—and I've seen the difference it makes when she has the information, encouragement, and support she needs to speak up.

My role is not to tell you what your birth should look like. I'm here to listen, help you think through your questions, connect you with supportive resources, and remind you that your voice matters throughout the entire journey.


Birth advocacy isn't about controlling every outcome.

It's about understanding your options, recognizing what matters to you, and feeling prepared to ask questions and participate in the decisions being made about your care.

Explore your preferences before you're asked to make decisions
Identify the questions you want to discuss with your provider
Communicate clearly with your partner and birth team
Prepare for both your ideal experience and unexpected changes
Feel more informed and less overwhelmed
Remember your concerns, instincts, and voice matter
Support for Every Season

Find Support for the Season You're In

If you're walking through infertility…

Infertility can feel isolating, even when you are surrounded by people who love you. I am a contributing author in two Infertility Success collections filled with real stories from women who have walked different paths through infertility, loss, faith, healing, and self-advocacy.

Stories of Help and Hope

19 women share their journeys through endometriosis, PCOS, thyroid disease, MTHFR, loss, reproductive medicine, natural approaches, and lifestyle changes.

Explore Stories of Help & Hope

Stories of Faith and Miracles

A faith-centered collection of deeply personal stories of resilience, God's grace, divine timing, and healing in the midst of infertility.

Explore Stories of Faith & Miracles

If you're pregnant and beginning to prepare…

Start with the free Empowered Birth Checklist. It helps you begin exploring the decisions and preferences you may want to discuss with your partner, provider, and birth team—not a rigid plan, but a confident starting point.

If you want personal support creating your birth plan…

During an Empowered Birth Planning Session, Amanda helps you talk through your vision, questions, and preferences so you can create a plan that feels personal and easy to share with your birth team.

  • A 90-minute planning conversation
  • Space for you and your partner to discuss questions and concerns
  • Guidance exploring birth preferences and possible scenarios
  • A personalized, printable birth plan
  • A curated resource guide for continued preparation

If you're carrying fear or a difficult birth experience…

Amanda's recorded workshop offers women a supportive place to reflect on their experiences, explore the fears or beliefs they may be carrying, and begin rebuilding trust in themselves and their voice.

  • A recorded three-hour intensive session
  • A comprehensive companion workbook
  • An introduction to Aroma Freedom Technique
  • Lifetime access to the workshop materials
  • A complimentary 30-minute follow-up conversation with Amanda

Resources to Support Your Pregnancy & Birth

Tools, journals, and downloads created to walk with you through every stage.

My Pregnancy Journal

A thoughtfully designed journal with dedicated sections for the first, second, and third trimesters, as well as postpartum, to help you  preserve the story of your pregnancy and birth.

This journal gives you space to document:
  • Meaningful milestones throughout your pregnancy
  • Questions and thoughts along the way
  • Personal prayers and reflections
  • The everyday moments that make your journey yours
  • Your birth experience/postpartum memories
One day, these pages can become a meaningful gift for both you and your child. Use for multiple pregnancies.

Shop the Pregnancy Journal

birth AFFIRMATION CARDS

33 faith-centered birthing affirmation cards created to help you quiet fear, focus on God’s promises, and prepare your heart and mind as you get ready to meet your baby.

This digital collection includes:
  • 33 Christian-based birth affirmation cards
  • Encouraging reminders for pregnancy & labor
  • Print-ready files in two convenient sizes
  • 3 blank cards for adding your own affirmations
  • A meaningful resource to display, carry, or share with your birth team
Use these affirmation cards as meaningful reminders of God’s presence, strength, and faithfulness.

Download Affirmation Cards

Placenta Encapsulation

A gentle, thoughtfully prepared postpartum support option. Reserve your spot early in pregnancy so Amanda can plan to be available around your estimated due date.

Placenta encapsulation may support:
  • Postpartum hormone balance
  • Energy and overall well-being
  • A healthy breast milk supply
  • Replenishment after birth
  • A smoother postpartum recovery
Every experience is different, and benefits are not guaranteed. Amanda handles each placenta with care while following thoughtful preparation and sanitation practices. Currently serving Iowa City, IA and surrounding areas.

Reserve Encapsulation Services

Featured Books

Amanda is a contributing author in four collaborative books offering honest conversations about infertility, faith, and motherhood.

Book 1

Stories of Help & Hope

Learn More
Book 2

Stories of Faith & Miracles

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Book 3

Birth Stories Collection

Learn More
Book 4

Motherhood Voices

Learn More
Podcast Features

Real Stories. Honest Conversations.

Amanda has been a featured guest on 12 podcast conversations exploring infertility, birth advocacy, faith, and motherhood. Five of these include YouTube video interviews you can watch below.

Interview #1 — Birth Advocacy

Interview #2 — Faith & Infertility

Interview #3 — Empowered Birth

All 12 Podcast Conversations

🎙 Episode 1 — Finding Your Voice
🎙 Episode 2 — Trusting Your Body
🎙 Episode 3 — After a Difficult Birth
🎙 Episode 4 — Faith Through Infertility
🎙 Episode 5 — Preparing for Home Birth
🎙 Episode 6 — Advocacy in the Room
🎙 Episode 7 — The Postpartum Season
🎙 Episode 8 — Partner Support
🎙 Episode 9 — Placenta Encapsulation
🎙 Episode 10 — Birth Plan Basics
🎙 Episode 11 — Mindset & Motherhood
🎙 Episode 12 — Healing Stories

What Women Are Saying

"Working with Amanda helped me feel empowered and confident. After our conversation, my husband was so happy that I had someone to talk to."

— Birth Planning Client

"I connected with Amanda two months before my daughter's birth. I only wish I had connected with her sooner. Even postpartum, Amanda was a huge resource for support and advice."

— Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

"We're doing great. Thank you, Amanda, for everything. I don't know how to express how much I appreciate what you have done for me."

— Empowered Birth Client

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an Empowered Birth Planning Session include?
A 90-minute conversation with you (and your partner), guidance exploring your birth preferences and possible scenarios, a personalized printable birth plan, and a curated resource guide for continued preparation.
How early should I reserve placenta encapsulation services?
Ideally as early in your pregnancy as possible so Amanda can plan to be available around your estimated due date. Space is limited each month.
Is the healing workshop a replacement for therapy?
No. The workshop is designed for education, reflection, and mindset support. It is not a replacement for medical care or professional trauma therapy.
Do I have to choose a home birth to work with Amanda?
Not at all. Amanda supports women planning home births, birth center births, and hospital births. What matters most is helping you feel informed and confident in your choices.
What if I'm not sure which resource fits my situation?
Start with a complimentary 30-minute conversation. Share what you're navigating and Amanda will help you identify a helpful next step—even if that means pointing you to someone else.

You deserve to feel heard.

You do not have to create a perfect plan. You do not have to know every answer. You can take the next step feeling more informed, more supported, and more confident in your ability to use your voice.

Share where you are and what kind of support you're looking for. Amanda will personally respond.

What support are you seeking?*
Due Date or Expected Timeline
Message or Questions

Prefer to book directly? Book a free 30-minute call with Amanda →