By Llamamma Mothercare Birth work calls us into some of the most sacred and vulnerable spaces in a person’s life. Yet for many birthing people, those spaces can also stir echoes of past pain. Domestic violence, sexual assault, and other trauma often leave deep impressions in the body and nervous system—shaping how safety, touch, and control are experienced during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. At Llamamma Mothercare , we believe every doula and birth worker should feel equ

Written by a doula at LlaMamma Mothercare What does it actually mean to eat enough  while you breastfeed? Look — I know it’s hard. Truly nourishing yourself can feel like one of the hardest things in early motherhood. But it’s 2026, and we all know by now that we can’t pour from an empty cup. Breastfeeding is often framed as something we do for our babies  — and while that’s true, it’s only half the story. Lactation is also a profound, metabolically demanding process for the

If you’re planning a hospital birth, you’ve likely encountered a wide range of birth plan templates — some extremely detailed, others reduced to checkboxes that don’t leave much room for nuance. Over time, I’ve found that the most helpful approach is not starting with a fill-in-the-blank form, but with a thoughtful framework that helps you understand why certain preferences exist in the first place. That’s why I share the same birth plan template I use with my own clients at

By Llamamma Mothercare Every labour is unique. Some births move quickly, others unfold slowly over many hours. What’s universal, however, is that the way a birthing person moves and positions themselves can strongly influence both comfort and progress. Movement is not just about “doing something” — it’s about working with your body and baby to find balance, relieve discomfort, and open the pelvis at just the right times. Movement is medicine in labour. Positions help: Encoura