introducing…
The Informed birth guide
Know Your Options. Own Your Choices. Feel Empowered.
60 pages of evidence-based birth education so you can walk into labor feeling informed and confident - not scared and confused.
You're panic googling birth questions at 2am
Will the epidural hurt baby? Do I reel need continuous monitoring?
Every search leads to 10 more questions. Every article contradicts the last one. One site says it's dangerous, another says it's fine. You're more confused than when you started.
Your OB appointments aren't helping either.
They're 10 minutes long. Your provider asks if you have questions, but there's barely time to check your blood pressure, let alone explain your actual options. You leave with a due date for your next appointment and zero clarity on the decisions you're supposed to be making.
And now you're expected to walk into one of the most powerful experiences of your life feeling... what?
Confused? Unprepared? Like you're just supposed to nod and hope someone else knows what they're doing?
That's not how you want your birth to feel.
Picture this..
Your provider mentions pitocin.
Instead of panic, you ask: "Is this medically necessary? What are my options? What happens if we wait?"
Instead of being caught off guard and panicking, you respond: "Help me understand. What are my choices here?"
You're not blindsided mid-birth.
You already know your options. You understand what each decision means. You have the language to advocate for yourself.
You feel informed. Empowered. Like an active participant - not just someone things are happening to.
What's inside
✅ Informed Consent Guide What it actually means (not just signing forms). How to know if something is medically necessary. The questions to ask when your provider recommends an intervention.
✅ Pain Management Options Unmedicated techniques, epidural, nitrous oxide - all the pros, cons, and what to expect. No judgment, just information so you can decide what's right for YOU.
✅ Intervention Decision Breakdowns Pitocin, continuous monitoring, breaking your water, cervical exams - what each one is, why it's used, what the alternatives are, and what questions to ask.
✅ Provider Conversation Scripts Exactly what to say when you need to advocate for yourself. How to ask questions without feeling difficult. The language to use when plans change mid-labor.
✅ Customizable Birth Plan Template A template you can actually use to organize your preferences and share with your provider - based on everything you've learned.
Does this sound like you?
You're pregnant and feel overwhelmed by conflicting birth advice
You want to feel informed, not just told what to do
You're tired of leaving OB appointments with more questions than answers
You want to know your options so you can make decisions that feel right for YOUR body and baby
You believe birth can be empowering - even when it doesn't go exactly to plan
You want to advocate for yourself and ask the right questions but don't know where to start
Doula
Miranda
I'm a doula and a mom of 4.
I've sat with women through bbirths that went exactly to plan and births that took completely different turns.
And here's what I know:
The moms who feel most empowered aren't the ones whose births went "perfectly."
They're the ones who understood their options, knew how to ask questions, and felt like active participants in their birth no matter what happened.
That's what I want for you.
I created The Informed Birth Guide because:
❌ I'm tired of watching moms Google themselves into panic at 2am
❌ I'm tired of seeing women agree to interventions they don't understand
❌ I'm tired of birth being treated like something that just "happens to you"
You deserve to feel informed. You deserve to feel empowered. You deserve to walk into your birth knowing your options and your voice.
$17
That's less than:
+ One prenatal yoga class
+ A single birth book
+ One pack of diapers
+ two lattes
+ Tonight's take out
faq
Is this just a birth plan template?
No. It's 60 pages of education that walks you through every birth decision - pros, cons, alternatives, and scripts for talking to your provider. PLUS a customizable birth plan template at the end.
I'm only in my first trimester
Perfect timing. You can start learning now and reference it throughout your pregnancy. The earlier you start, the more informed you'll be.
How do I access it?
Instant PDF download. Access it on your phone, tablet, or print it out. It's yours forever (plus any updates if evidence changes!)
What if I want an unmedicated birth?
This guide covers unmedicated birth prep, techniques, birth environment and support. It's not biased toward any one approach - it gives you info on ALL options.
I'm 37 weeks and I feel behind
You're not behind. You can read through this in one sitting or reference specific sections as questions come up. It's never too late to feel informed.
What's your return policy?
Because this is a digital download with instant access, all sales are final. However, if you have any issues accessing the guide or feel it's not what you expected, reach out to me directly via email [email protected]
Does this cover cesarean or induction births?
The current version focuses on labor decisions, interventions, and informed consent for vaginal births. I'm creating separate deep-dive guides on induction & cesarean births that will be available soon.