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.

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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Cervical ripening, or preparing the cervix for labor, is the first step in the induction process. There are a variety of...
05/13/2026

Cervical ripening, or preparing the cervix for labor, is the first step in the induction process. There are a variety of ways to help ripen the cervix:
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Membrane sweep is a cervical exam. If the cervix is open your provider can insert one finger into the cervix and make a circular/sweeping motion between the bag of water and the cervix. This releases a hormone that helps soften the cervix. These can be uncomfortable and can cause some spotting and cramping after.
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Prostaglandins can be administered orally or vaginally and also help soften and thin out the cervix. They can cause contractions, which can sometimes be quite strong, but are typically mild and crampy.
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A cervical ripening balloon is a thin plastic tube inserted into the uterus through the cervix. There is a deflated balloon at the very tip that is then filled with water created a balloon that sits directly on the cervix, creating pressure that manually softens, thins out and dilates the cervix. They can stay in 12-24h depending on your hospital’s policies. Hopefully by the time it comes out, the cervix is at least 3 cm dilated and you’re ready for the next phase - getting into active labor!

Here are some common reasons for induction of labor. I know labor induction can be a hotly debated and fear-provoking to...
05/11/2026

Here are some common reasons for induction of labor. I know labor induction can be a hotly debated and fear-provoking topic. I’m not here to debate whether or not someone should be induced (at least not in this post). Right now, I’m just here to provide some info about why induction might be recommended and what the process looks like. In part 2 we’ll talk about the first step in the induction process: cervical ripening.

Expanding your pain coping capacity in labor workshop is on June 20 in SF!
05/09/2026

Expanding your pain coping capacity in labor workshop is on June 20 in SF!

Emotional preparation is just as important as physical preparation! Have these conversations BEFORE you give birth! Art ...
05/07/2026

Emotional preparation is just as important as physical preparation! Have these conversations BEFORE you give birth! Art by Catie Atkinson
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Expanding your pain coping capacity in labor workshop is on June 20 in SF!

Start tapping into that inner wisdom by checking out my free worksheet, "Understanding Your Beliefs About Birth" (and ho...
04/25/2026

Start tapping into that inner wisdom by checking out my free worksheet, "Understanding Your Beliefs About Birth" (and how they might impact your labor): subscribepage.io/ejGR7w

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