Birth preparation isn’t a pass/fail test. It’s not about how calm you can stay or how much pain you can handle.It’s not about whether you followed your birth plan to the letter.And it’s definitely not about being the “ideal” version of yourself while doing it. But that’s hard to remember when you’re in the thick […]

Birth preparation isn’t a pass/fail test. It’s not about how calm you can stay or how much pain you can handle.It’s not about whether you followed your birth plan to the letter.And it’s definitely not about being the “ideal” version of yourself while doing it. But that’s hard to remember when you’re in the thick […]

I didn’t mean to build this big online birth course while growing a baby. Devoted Birth took root slowly, quietly, while I was learning how to hold more. More emotions, more uncertainty, more softness. And if you’ve ever launched something while feeling deeply human and wildly unfinished, you’ll understand this post. This isn’t a how-to […]

Birth is one of the most transformative experiences a person can go through. It stretches you. Physically, emotionally, and mentally. Reshaping you in ways you can’t fully grasp until you’re on the other side. And yet, so many people walk into birth feeling unprepared, unheard, or even fearful of the process. But what if birth […]

Birth is one of the most transformative experiences a person can go through. It stretches you. Physically, emotionally, and mentally. Reshaping you in ways you can’t fully grasp until you’re on the other side. And yet, so many people walk into birth feeling unprepared, unheard, or even fearful of the process. But what if birth […]

There is something powerful about watching a mother transform her passion into something that supports and nurtures other mothers. Shelby Novak, founder of The Barre Crawl, has created a space that embodies this. What began as a personal journey has blossomed into quite the community. One that encourages connection, healing, and empowerment through movement and […]