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Labor Energy Balls Recipe
Pregnancy, birth, Postpartum, Recipe Kelli Blinn 5/15/26 Pregnancy, birth, Postpartum, Recipe Kelli Blinn 5/15/26

Labor Energy Balls Recipe

This easy recipe is packed with protein and perfect for birth prep, hospital bags, and postpartum snack breaks.

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What Medical Dramas Teach About Pregnancy, Birth, & Informed Decisions
Pregnancy, birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 4/30/26 Pregnancy, birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 4/30/26

What Medical Dramas Teach About Pregnancy, Birth, & Informed Decisions

Ever wonder if what you see on medical shows is real? Here is how that curiosity could help you navigate pregnancy and birth.

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The Hidden Curveball of Labor: Exhaustion
birth Kelli Blinn 11/20/25 birth Kelli Blinn 11/20/25

The Hidden Curveball of Labor: Exhaustion

Exhaustion is the quiet force in labor that nobody really talks about, and it can change everything. Protecting your energy can shape your entire birth experience.

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Postpartum Planning: The First Step for a Smoother Recovery
Pregnancy, Postpartum Kelli Blinn 9/22/25 Pregnancy, Postpartum Kelli Blinn 9/22/25

Postpartum Planning: The First Step for a Smoother Recovery

Preparing for birth is important, but your recovery matters too. Learn why postpartum planning is the #1 step for smoother healing.

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The One Pregnancy Tip That Changes Everything
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 9/22/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 9/22/25

The One Pregnancy Tip That Changes Everything

Discover the top pregnancy tip every parent-to-be needs: childbirth education. Learn how it shapes your birth, builds confidence, and gives you real choices.

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What to Do When Labor Doesn’t Go as Planned
birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 6/27/25 birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 6/27/25

What to Do When Labor Doesn’t Go as Planned

You can do all the planning and still find yourself facing something unexpected on the big day. That doesn’t necessarily mean you did anything wrong.

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Is Unmedicated Birth in Ohio Hospitals Possible?
Pregnancy, birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 6/25/25 Pregnancy, birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 6/25/25

Is Unmedicated Birth in Ohio Hospitals Possible?

If you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth but also want the safety net of a hospital setting, you might be wondering: Can I actually do this? The answer is: Yes.

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Beyond Six Weeks: Building a Stronger Postpartum Experience
Postpartum Kelli Blinn 5/20/25 Postpartum Kelli Blinn 5/20/25

Beyond Six Weeks: Building a Stronger Postpartum Experience

Healing, adjusting, and finding your footing as a new parent doesn’t neatly wrap up at the six-week mark. Not even close. Postpartum is not a sprint; it’s a slow, winding marathon that deserves patience, support, and realistic expectations.

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Maternal Mental Health Is Not a Luxury, It’s a Lifeline
mental health Kelli Blinn 5/12/25 mental health Kelli Blinn 5/12/25

Maternal Mental Health Is Not a Luxury, It’s a Lifeline

We need maternal mental health every damn day until every mother is held, heard, and actually helped.

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The Power of Midwifery Care
birth, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 5/5/25 birth, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 5/5/25

The Power of Midwifery Care

As a doula, I get a front-row seat to one of life’s most profound transformations—and some of the most compassionate care I’ve ever seen comes from midwives.

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Representation, Do Overs, and Real Talk: Why Hospital Birth Classes Just Don’t Cut It
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/27/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/27/25

Representation, Do Overs, and Real Talk: Why Hospital Birth Classes Just Don’t Cut It

Hospital childbirth classes barely talk about informed choice, consent, or the physiology of birth. And they aren’t preparing people for the emotional and hormonal experience of birth.

That’s why my course exists.

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From Birth Obsessed Kid to Online Course Creator: The Story Behind Your Birth, Your Options
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/24/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/24/25

From Birth Obsessed Kid to Online Course Creator: The Story Behind Your Birth, Your Options

I’ve been obsessed with birth since I was ten years old. Fast forward a couple of decades, and that fascination turned into a full-fledged career: birth doula, private childbirth educator, and now — creator of a digital course that’s been years in the making.

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Making Confident Birth Choices – Part Two
Pregnancy, birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 4/10/25 Pregnancy, birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 4/10/25

Making Confident Birth Choices – Part Two

Part 2 of a series on using the BRAINS acronym and these are all about you because while the clinical side of decision-making is important, so is what feels right to you.

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Making Confident Birth Choices – Part One
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/8/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/8/25

Making Confident Birth Choices – Part One

A free preview from my online course featuring a decision-making tool that helps you slow down, ask the right questions, and feel damn good about the choices you make.

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Trusting Your Body's Natural Design for Birth
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/8/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/8/25

Trusting Your Body's Natural Design for Birth

Trusting the process of birth can feel daunting, especially when surrounded by narratives of fear, risk, and medicalized urgency. But your body was designed for this.

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Reflections from the Mic (Part 2): Partners, Postpartum, and the Magic of Birth
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/4/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/4/25

Reflections from the Mic (Part 2): Partners, Postpartum, and the Magic of Birth

More reflections on the discussion I had with Vanessa on the Breath & Birth Co. Podcast.

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"Winging It" As a Birth Plan
birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 4/2/25 birth, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 4/2/25

"Winging It" As a Birth Plan

Birth is unpredictable, and no one wants to feel like they failed if things don’t go as expected. Whether you write out preferences or not, the choices you make—or don’t —will shape your birth experience.

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Reflections from the Mic (Part 1): Advocacy, Education, & Owning Your Birth
birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/1/25 birth, childbirth education, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 4/1/25

Reflections from the Mic (Part 1): Advocacy, Education, & Owning Your Birth

I got to be on the podcast, Birth and Breath Co. recently! The conversation was rich and I walked away feeling even more passionate about and grateful for this work.

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Your Birth, Your Options is Officially LAUNCHED!
childbirth education, birth, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 3/25/25 childbirth education, birth, Pregnancy Kelli Blinn 3/25/25

Your Birth, Your Options is Officially LAUNCHED!

This course was born (pun absolutely intended) out of years of listening to birthing people say, “I wish someone had told me that.” Well, now someone is—and it’s me.

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The Importance of Childbirth Education: Take Charge of Your Birth Experience
birth, Pregnancy, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 3/24/25 birth, Pregnancy, childbirth education Kelli Blinn 3/24/25

The Importance of Childbirth Education: Take Charge of Your Birth Experience

Too often, parents enter labor without the information they need to make choices that align with their values and preferences. This is why childbirth education is crucial.

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