Your Birth and Why I Offer So Many Options

"Your Birth and Why I Offer So Many Options"

What if I told you that you could prepare for your upcoming birth, IN your pajamas, using current, comprehensive, unbiased information? What if you could hand pick your class schedule with a certified, experienced and upbeat childbirth educator? What if I told you that this isn't crazy talk, it's real and it's available right now!?
 
Tab Moura Birth Services is now offering Online Interactive Childbirth Preparation courses! With flexible scheduling and payment plans available, I cannot imagine a more personalized experience! 
 
Class at home sounds great, but why should we pick Your Birth Experience?
Why choose Your Birth Experience? It's unbiased, meaning it tells it like it is. Are you planning for an epidural? C section? Natural hospital birth? Home birth? Birth Center? This curriculum presents the facts about childbirth, how your body works and prepares you for the unique birth experience awaiting you. We walk you through a vision building process to help you mentally prepare for any outcome, knowing that having a plan 'B', 'C', and even 'D' are sometimes necessary, but they don't have to define your experience. 

I have had a child before, how can YBE benefit me?
In short, YBE works for newbies AND veterans. Some parents enjoy having a refresher course. Others may plan to birth differently the second time; hearing the birth basics is a lot like birthing for the first time because your goals are different. Even if your plan is exactly the same as before, this curriculum can be utilized to help you have a more empowering or enjoyable experience the second time around.

Why create a birth plan? It's all out of my control anyway.
In a word? Preparation. Even if you agree entirely with the routine procedures your hospital uses, what is your plan B? Will you let them make those decisions as well? (what are those options anyway?) Then write it in your plan. Or do you want to know the options in advance so you can tailor your experience and confidently navigate your first "official" decisions as this child's parents? Whatever you choose, I guarantee you a nurse or Dr will ask you to make a decision at some point and labor is not a pleasant time to assess your options for the first time.
 
Is it time to contact me for a free consultation? I can meet in person, chat on the phone, FaceTime/Skype, or send information in the mail.

Why am I so flexible? Why is YBE so flexible? Because this experience is YOURS and we can't wait to begin preparing you for the birth experience you deserve!
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Toddlers, the meaning of life and chocolate

Toddlers, the meaning of life and chocolate.

It's been a busy millennium. It would take a while to catch you up on all of that, so let me cut to the quick... 

God has put a fire in my heart that has been turned on low these last few years. With my responsibilities revolving more around diaper changes and breastfeeding tiny humans, I have put very little coal on this fire and that was necessary. That was my season and it has been such an honor to become a mother and navigate this sea of growth. But even in this very targeted season, the fire burned on low... My true calling (Our true callings), our purposes and our passions in life never shut off... They never die. They never quit beckoning. 

On the late nights, rocking babies (and praying they would sleep,) I found myself thinking "WHY OH WHY DO I WISH I WAS WRITING RIGHT NOW? I'm practically sleep walking!" It called to me. My tablet, collecting dust... It summoned me, like a Starbucks sign on a long road trip. The fire inside had so much to say, so many new lessons learned, so much wisdom bubbling up inside and BOY was I feeling the calling... So what's my calling? Well yeah, I love writing. I also love chocolate... What else is new? My calling is more than a vocation, a career or a role. My calling is a contribution to the universe. To the church. To the lost. To the happy. To the suffering. My calling is to encourage and inspire. 

My passion keeps me awake at night and excites me in the early hours. My passion has drug me kicking and screaming through the dirt more times than I can count... "I must persevere!" My passion tells me "Wisdom begins with you. Come, learn!" My purpose in this life is to shed light on awkward silences. To empower the underdogs. Hold hands with the downcast. Cheer for the victors. Why can I do this? Why do I know this is my purpose? Because I have been through so many things that have threatened to change me, break me, kill me, distract me and "satisfy" me and it was not the end of the story. God's purpose, his fire he started in me can be stifled... But it cannot be put out. 

I realize a post like this may not resonate with everyone. But that's because our "purposes" "passions" and "callings" aren't tangible. It's who we are. It's the person God created you to be, a contribution to his universe. Turn down the volume if you please, but the calling is still there... And it speaks to each of us. You were created uniquely. There is no other contribution like you. 

I understand that "passion-talk" can be intimidating, or even feel like the wrong word all together. That's why I have used a few words interchangeably. Elizabeth Gilbert would suggests "If you can let go of passion and follow your curiosity, your curiosity might just lead you to your passion." What if that's all it really is, after all? What if your passion is being peaceful and quiet? What if your purpose is having fun with friends and building community? Those are important! Those count! We need you! We are calling you! God is calling you. 

Do you need to turn up the fire? Are you wondering "where do I even begin?" I'm a great listener, especially on this topic. I would love to talk about this!

What words describe you? 

Not just on the surface, but under the surface: Are you colorful? Are you joyful? Are you serene? Are you brave? Are you gentle? What is your contribution? What is one curious thing you can do today?