Motherhood Begins Long Before the Positive Test You don’t need a baby bump to begin your motherhood journey. For many women, something begins to shift long before conception. You start asking deeper questions, thinking about your future family, and wondering what it means to truly prepare for this next season of life. At Confident Care […]

Tips & Tricks

Motherhood Starts Before the Bump: Why Preparing in Faith Matters

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You’ve got a good life. 

A stable job. A husband you love. You pray over your future family. You’ve talked about kids — maybe even have names picked out.

But if you’re honest, you’re not quite sure where to go from there. You just don’t know what that preparation should look like. You’ve heard about ovulation calculators and prenatals. You’ve seen people document their TTC journeys online. But there’s a part of you wondering, “Is that really all there is to getting ready for motherhood?”

Preconception, Tips & Tricks

The Difference Between TTC and True Preconception Coaching

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Trying to conceive can feel like a full-body experience… and a full-time job. One minute you’re on Pinterest looking at nursery color palettes, and the next you’re googling “Is it normal to ovulate on day 11??” at 1:00 AM. Somewhere between the questions, the appointments, and the quiet prayers, you realize: you want guidance, not […]

Preconception, Tips & Tricks

Looking for Preconception Counseling Near You? Here’s What You Need to Know

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If you’re preparing for birth or you just had a baby and you’re wondering, “Do I really need a lactation consultant?” then you’re not alone. Most new moms, especially first-time moms, assume breastfeeding will come naturally. You’ve heard it’s a bonding experience. It’s what your body was made to do. But then baby is born… […]

Birth, Birthing in Faith Podcast

Do I Really Need a Lactation Consultant? Here’s What Most Moms Don’t Know

Pregnant in Atlanta and wondering if you need a doula? Let’s talk about it, because the short answer is: yes, you probably do and here’s why. More and more parents in Atlanta are realizing that birth isn’t something you just “get through” and move on. It’s a life-defining experience that deserves to feel personal, supported, […]

Birth, Birth Story

Empowered Birth Support in Atlanta

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And how preparing for motherhood before pregnancy changes everything There’s a quiet crisis happening right now… one that doesn’t make the news but shows up in doctor’s offices, birthing rooms, baby showers, and late-night breakdowns in the nursery. We are settling. We’re settling for the bare minimum in how we approach motherhood: mentally, emotionally, physically, […]

Preconception

Why “Just Winging It” Into Motherhood Isn’t an Option Anymore

Let’s have a real moment real quick. When you think about giving birth… what comes up? Not the perfectly edited birth vlog, but deep down. Do you see yourself screaming in pain? Nurses rushing? Somebody telling you what’s about to happen to your body… without asking? Is it a dream or a nightmare?? If your […]

Preconception, Tips & Tricks

Unlearning Fear: How to Get Rid of Birth Fears Before You Conceive

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Trying to conceive can feel like a second job and the pay is… questionable. Between late-night Googling, deciphering ovulation strips, and dodging unsolicited advice from your sister’s hairdresser, it’s really no wonder you’re overwhelmed. But let me tell you what most people don’t even mention: conception isn’t just biology… it’s biology, mindset, and environment working […]

Preconception, Tips & Tricks, Trying to Conceive

What Is a Fertility Coach? How Personalized Support Can Transform Your Journey to Conception

Imani Fitch founder of Flourish First Method

How to Choose Your Birth Setting before I start – let’s leave assumptions aside. did you know that you have a choice in where you give birth? if you said no, I’m not surprised. most people in the US think the only place to have a baby is in the hospital. even further, some may […]

Birth, Tips & Tricks, Trying to Conceive

How to Choose Your Birth Setting: Options & What to Know

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