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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 parenthood. As a midwife with over two decades of experience, I have helped thousands of families through pregnancy, birth, andthood. Be sure to check out our classes and programs!


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 115 min read
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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 22 min read
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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 214 min read
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🌟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 113 min read
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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
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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
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**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
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**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
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**Navigating the Transformation of Pregnancy: Becoming Your Best Self**
Pregnancy marks the beginning of an incredible transformation in your life. It’s a time of growth—not just for the tiny life inside of you,
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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C/Sections: Postpartum Survival
Cesarean birth may have been your path to holding your precious baby, but what happens after might catch you off guard. The journey into...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Choosing a Home Birth Midwife: What To Look For.
Perhaps you're a person who took a home pregnancy test or two or 10 of them just to be sure it was really true, " Am I really Pregnant?"....
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Prenatal Nutrition: Fast Feed Alternatives and Why
Guide and tips for a healthy pregnancy using fast FEED alternatives for great nutrition.
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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Gestating An Idea
We each have ideas which matter to us. Some end up on the shelf for doing later. Grow your ideas and give birth to them into reality.
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
May 9, 20242 min read
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Birth: 1 of 5 Powerful Tools
You've heard of power tools for building and constructing homes, right? What about building the best birth for you and your baby. Yep,...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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Weeding the Birth Garden
Positive Mental Attitude is important for weeding the garden that will grow your baby and prepare you for a confident birth. As I was...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Birth Inductions- Are They Really Needed?
Birth Inductions can be a useful tool in the right situation when required the support and a cause for complications when u
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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VBAC - Very Brave And Confident
Natural Childbirth, Medicated Childbirth, or a Repeat Cesarean...what do you want? Vaginal Birth After Cesarean or better known as VBAC...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Tongue and Lip Ties, oh my!
Click image to go to my Live recording! Tongue and Lip Ties, oh my! Why so many babies have them and what do they really have to do with...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Aug 31, 20235 min read
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It's All In The Way You Look At It
Do you remember having one of those test where they show you a picture and ask you what you see? Then you realize that it depends on the...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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Epidurals and Your Baby's Journey
If you're looking to decide whether you do or don't want to have medication, ie an Epidural, during your labor and birth, let's explore...
Kaleem Joy, Licensed Midwife
May 28, 20234 min read
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