Coaching with Audrey

Coaching with Audrey I’m a midwife turned life coach with a passion for guiding people through life’s most meaningful transitions.

Whether you're pregnant, a new parent, or stepping into a new phase of life, I provide space to explore what’s next.

You’re hearing all this stuff about cervical exams - how they cause infection, they’re painful, you don’t need one, etc....
09/02/2026

You’re hearing all this stuff about cervical exams - how they cause infection, they’re painful, you don’t need one, etc.

But you’re also hearing that they’re “required” in certain situations, that it’s the only way to tell how your labor is progressing, etc.

You don’t know who or what to believe and whether or not an exam is right for you. And you’re starting to feel this way about a lot of things related to birth.

Not all cervical exams are bad. And not all of them are necessary. Sometimes they provide really useful information. Sometimes they’re offered as routine, or worse, are done without consent.

There are lots of scripts about how to navigate this type of conversation in labor, which, frankly, is hard to do while you’re contracting every 3 minutes.

So how would it feel to have thought about this beforehand? To feel informed and prepared and know when you’d say yes, when you’d say no, and when you’d change your mind going in?

If you’re curious about how that might feel, let me know! I’ll send you a link to book a free call and we can talk through something specific that you feel like you’re getting mixed messages on. You’ll walk away more knowledgeable and with a tangible next step to take toward feeling more trust in the decisions you make.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Birth plans are conversation starters. Do I think sometimes people write plan...
08/24/2026

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Birth plans are conversation starters. Do I think sometimes people write plans that are too rigid and are setting themselves up for disappointment? Yes. Do I think that sometimes members of the care team are dismissive and condescending about someone’s birth plan? Also yes.

I think there’s a lot of distrust (both ways) that contributes to the tension around birth plans, but maybe that’s a post for another time.

For now, let’s start a conversation - why don’t you want x intervention? Why are you worried z will happen? What’s the something deeper that’s going on underneath?

Whether you don’t fully know, or you’re too afraid to say it out loud to other people, I’m here for all of it and want to help you feel seen, heard and like an actual participant in your birth - not someone who has things happen to them.

What’s something in your birth plan? And why? Let me know in the comments!

We make this mistake as providers, too. We want to help and think that if we keep offering more information, it’ll help ...
08/17/2026

We make this mistake as providers, too. We want to help and think that if we keep offering more information, it’ll help you come to a decision sooner. But most of the time, even with all the answers, we can’t bypass our own processes. So much of birth prep advice teaches you to “ask for more time,” when an intervention is proposed, and sometimes there is time to give. But other times the situation evolves and becomes urgent before someone has fully processed what’s going on. Sometimes that’s unavoidable. So in addition to advocating for more time in the moment, what if you gave yourself more time now?

If you have something you’re worried about happening during your labor and want some time now to talk about it, I’d love to hear from you. Even if that thing doesn’t happen, we can still help your prepare for the unexpected thing that inevitably does. DM me PREP to book a free call.

If you’re getting plenty of these iron rich foods in your diet now is a great way to prepare for
06/17/2026

If you’re getting plenty of these iron rich foods in your diet now is a great way to prepare for

I also want to know how you’re sleeping! That we we can talk about normal newborn cycles and strategies to help you get ...
06/08/2026

I also want to know how you’re sleeping! That we we can talk about normal newborn cycles and strategies to help you get a little more rest!

DM me “beliefs” and I’ll send you the link to my free guide, “The Hidden Beliefs Shaping Your Birth.” It takes 20 minute...
06/05/2026

DM me “beliefs” and I’ll send you the link to my free guide, “The Hidden Beliefs Shaping Your Birth.” It takes 20 minutes and will change how you approach your birth prep

Here, I’m talking about medically indicated inductions, which is most inductions. For example, in the last week, I cared...
06/01/2026

Here, I’m talking about medically indicated inductions, which is most inductions. For example, in the last week, I cared for 5 people being induced. 4/5 were for medical conditions. 1 was per patient request.

As we wrap up month, I wanted to share some statistics and information. Check out for additional information and reso...
05/27/2026

As we wrap up month, I wanted to share some statistics and information. Check out for additional information and resources.
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For those of you struggling with PMADs - I see you. You can and will get better with the right help and treatment. 🖤 A Fellow Survivor
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Art by Catie Atkinson

When discussing who would survive the I said that I for sure wouldn’t. One of my friends paused, sized me up and said,...
05/23/2026

When discussing who would survive the I said that I for sure wouldn’t. One of my friends paused, sized me up and said, “No, you would. You’d just complain the whole time.” And let me tell you, I felt f*ckin’ SEEN.
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Fast forward a few years to me giving birth to my first child. Between every contraction, I complained about how much it hurt. Why did it still hurt when I wasn’t having a contraction?! Towards the end, I started reciting the phone number to the anesthesia provider at the hospital I worked for because, if I transferred to the hospital, I wasn’t going to call the triage line, or my midwife colleague on call, or the charge nurse. I was gonna call the CRNA and tell them to meet me in the parking lot with the epidural cart. I confessed this to my midwife at home and she laughed and said, “If you really want an epidural, you know what to say.”
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And she was right. And I didn’t really want an epidural. It did hurt a lot, but I was coping, and complaining about a situation while I actively deal with it is one of my coping mechanisms. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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It’s said that we birth the way we live. How do you deal with stress and discomfort in your every day life (or during the zombie apocalypse)? How do you think that will (or won’t) apply in labor? Answer in the comments! *
Want to keep pulling the thread? My free guide “The Hidden Beliefs Shaping Your Birth” is a great place to start! DM me beliefs and I’ll send you the link.

Now that your cervix is ripe, it’s time to get into active labor! The way this is done is with a combination of pitocin,...
05/15/2026

Now that your cervix is ripe, it’s time to get into active labor! The way this is done is with a combination of pitocin, opening the bag of water, and time.
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Pitocin is an IV medication that helps cause stronger and more frequent contractions. It’s started a low dose and gradually increased over time. You’ll need continuous monitoring on pitocin.
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Opening the bag of water releases hormones that help your labor progress and helps pitocin do its job better. Generally speaking, your bag of water can be opened as soon as cervical ripening is done and your provider will let you know if they think it’s safe to do so.
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Even after pitocin is started and the bag of water is open, regular contractions don’t happen right away. It still takes time for these interventions to take effect. Plan for the whole process to take 2-3 days and hopefully be pleasantly surprised if it takes less time than that!
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Sometimes induction is recommended when you weren’t expecting it. It’s totally normal for induction to bring up a lot of feelings and questions. Let me know in the comments what you still want to know about induction!
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