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Natural Childbirth 101
Kaleem Joy, LM, CPMT

Greetings! You have arrived at the Natural Childbirth 101 blog. We are so much more than just childbirth education, here you'll find blog posts on many topics around pregnancy, birth, parenthood and more. Our goal is to provide parents-to-be just like you, with insights to guide you through your journey from pregnancy to parenthood. As a midwife with over two decades of experience, I have helped thousands of families through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Be sure to check out our classes and programs!

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🤔Anxiety and What To Do With It

Anxious Woman Anxiety has become a common place word in our society to describe the overwhelming feeling life tends to stimulate. First lets look at where anxiety comes from. When you feel anxious about something, pause, breath and say "hummmm". Get curious about it. Ask yourself what am I thinking about? What you are thinking about may be "what if"..... something happens. This is where your imagination runs a story that isn't even real at this moment in time. Another might b

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

4 days ago3 min read

Gratitude in Every Direction: A Practice That Transforms Your Life

Gratitude all around me 🌿Gratitude in Every Direction: A Practice That Transforms Your Life Recently, I had a beautiful and unexpected moment of reflection. I was listening to a song by Karen Drucker called “I’m So Grateful.”In the song, she repeats: “Gratitude before me, gratitude behind me,gratitude to the left of me, gratitude to the right of me,gratitude above me, gratitude below me,gratitude within me, gratitude all around me.” As I sat with these words, I began to gen

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

May 23 min read

Where You Give Birth Matters: Finding the Right Fit for You

How to Choose Where to Give Birth to Your Baby One of the earliest decisions you’ll make in pregnancy is where you will give birth and Water birth who will walk alongside you. Many parents follow the path most traveled—often choosing what friends, family, or social media suggests. It can feel like the default road… the expected road. Yet birth is far too personal to choose on autopilot. Where you give birth—and who supports you—has a meaningful influence on how your experienc

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Feb 114 min read

Delayed Cord Clamping vs. Allowing the Natural Birth of Baby, Cord, and Placenta

In recent years, delayed cord clamping has become more widely discussed and accepted, and that is a beautiful step forward. Yet there is an even more physiologically complete approach that has quietly been practiced for centuries: allowing the baby, the cord, and the placenta to finish their journey together before separation. Understanding the difference empowers parents to make choices that support both baby and mother during one of the most profound transitions of life. N

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Jan 254 min read

Pain in Childbirth: What Most People Talk About—But Few Truly Understand

Calm laboring woman Pain in childbirth is one of the most talked-about aspects of birth… and yet one of the least understood. Stories are passed down. Television dramatizes it. Fear is amplified. And somewhere along the way, the real truth about what the body is doing during birth gets lost. Here’s something important to know right away: Not everyone experiences childbirth as “pain.” Some experience intensity. Some experience pressure. Some experience powerful sensations. Som

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Jan 83 min read

When Body and Baby Align: Supporting Pelvic Engagement

Naturally babies are suppose to be head down by 36 weeks and starting to engage in the pelvis to get ready for birth around 40 weeks, but some need a little help. If your having your first, your body is ripening and gettig ready for the first time. If your having your 3rd or more baby, sometimes they don't get into the pelvis like their suppose to before labor. The more pregnanies you've had the more important it is to watch for these signs: People commenting you look like yo

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Dec 27, 20254 min read

Meditation in Pregnancy: Strengthening the Sacred Bond Between Mother and Baby

Meditation in Pregnancy: Sacred Bond between Mother and Baby Pregnancy is one of the rare moments in life when two souls share one body, one rhythm, one breath. It is a holy doorway in time — an opportunity to deepen your connection not only with your baby, but with your own inner wisdom, intuition, and spirit. While so much attention is placed on the physical aspects of pregnancy — nutrition, labs, ultrasounds, exercise — there is another equally vital layer that is often ov

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Dec 4, 20254 min read

Natural Birth: Am I Capable?

Newly born baby with an empowered Mom If you've asked yourself this question, you're in good company with women all over the world. The answer is here at Natural Childbirth 101 for you, if you're ready to embrace it. You're on a journey of a lifetime as you grow your baby and become the best version of yourself during the pregnancy. The truth about birth is going to surprize you. The truth is.... babies come out. The fact is, they come out with or without anyone in the room

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Nov 22, 20253 min read

Life Is a Balancing Act

Balance in life- Spiritual and Human Living in the Flow of Balance — The Lemniscate of Life Balance isn’t something we find—it’s...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Oct 8, 20253 min read

Home Birth? Just Go for the Interview—You Might Be Surprised!

Mom kissing her newborn Choosing where and with whom to give birth is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. But what if...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Jul 17, 20253 min read

Pregnancy-Your Inner Home: Building the Life You Love for You and Your Baby

When you think of building a house—whether it’s a cozy apartment, a sprawling home, or a yurt in the woods—it all begins with a vision....

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

May 25, 20253 min read

💫 Pregnancy Emotions - Messages For You and Your Baby 🌱

Pregnant daughter and her mother in Joyful Laughing Have you ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, anxious, or just downright stuck in your...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Apr 30, 20253 min read

5 Keys to Unlock Your Pregnancy & Birth Success

Mother and Baby holding hands. Pregnancy is one of the most transformative seasons of your life—physically, emotionally, mentally, and...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Mar 11, 20255 min read

What is Your Attention Focused On? 👀

Where is Your Attention Focused? Did you know that where you focus your attention shapes your thoughts, emotions, and ultimately, your...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Mar 2, 20252 min read

Pregnancy to Parenthood: A Transformational Journey for You & Your Baby

There comes a time in life, like pregnancy, when you feel a call deep within—a call to step into the greatest version of yourself.🌟 If...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Feb 21, 20254 min read

🌟Your Unborn Baby: 4 Ways To Nurturing a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit🌟

Newborn Calmness Pregnancy is an incredible journey – a time of profound transformation for both mother and baby. While we often focus on...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Jan 11, 20253 min read

Navigating Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Tips for Better Vascular Health

Varicose Veins Let’s talk about a common, but often overlooked, part of pregnancy: varicose veins. These stretched, less-elastic areas of...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Dec 28, 20243 min read

Shifting Birth “What Ifs” Into Confidence and Calm

Surprised baby As you prepare for the incredible journey of natural childbirth birth , it’s natural for thoughts of “what if” to pop up....

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Dec 9, 20242 min read

The First Trimester: Embracing the Joys and Navigating the Challenges

The first trimester of pregnancy is a time of incredible transformation. It’s the moment your journey begins—a journey that’s equal parts...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Nov 30, 20244 min read

Trusting Your Parental Intuition: 3 Ways to Deepen Your Connection

As a parent, one of the most powerful tools you have is your intuition. This natural inner compass guides you toward what’s best for your...

Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife

Oct 29, 20243 min read

Natural Childbirth 101 Kaleem Joy, LM, CPMT

🤔​​Anxiety and What To Do With It

Gratitude in Every Direction: A Practice That Transforms Your Life

Where You Give Birth Matters: Finding the Right Fit for You

Delayed Cord Clamping vs. Allowing the Natural Birth of Baby, Cord, and Placenta

Pain in Childbirth: What Most People Talk About—But Few Truly Understand

When Body and Baby Align: Supporting Pelvic Engagement

Meditation in Pregnancy: Strengthening the Sacred Bond Between Mother and Baby

Natural Birth: Am I Capable?

Life Is a Balancing Act

Home Birth? Just Go for the Interview—You Might Be Surprised!

Pregnancy-Your Inner Home: Building the Life You Love for You and Your Baby

💫 Pregnancy Emotions - Messages For You and Your Baby 🌱

5 Keys to Unlock Your Pregnancy & Birth Success

What is Your Attention Focused On? 👀

Pregnancy to Parenthood: A Transformational Journey for You & Your Baby

🌟Your Unborn Baby: 4 Ways To Nurturing a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit🌟

Navigating Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Tips for Better Vascular Health

Shifting Birth “What Ifs” Into Confidence and Calm

**The First Trimester: Embracing the Joys and Navigating the Challenges**

**Trusting Your Parental Intuition: 3 Ways to Deepen Your Connection**

Natural Childbirth 101
Kaleem Joy, LM, CPMT

🤔Anxiety and What To Do With It

The First Trimester: Embracing the Joys and Navigating the Challenges

Trusting Your Parental Intuition: 3 Ways to Deepen Your Connection