Rooted in Motherhood

10/14/2026

🍂🤎 There’s just something about fall that makes you want to slow down, get cozy, and pour a little extra love back into yourself.

Think warm herbal teas, soothing herbal baths, comforting aromatherapy blends, and little moments of self-care as the days get cooler and the evenings get cozier. ✨

Rooted in Motherhood was created to bring a little more intention, comfort, and nourishment into your everyday rituals.

🌿 Available at Modern Hippie in Rigby and Idaho Falls! Come find your new favorite cozy-season ritual.

Your body is wise and capable. 🤍

09/30/2026

We are collecting period supplies for local girls until November and would love any and all donations if you feel so inclined. QR code takes you straight to our Amazon list. Thank you to this amazing community for the way you show up for the women and girls of Eastern Idaho!

09/29/2026

Birth doesn’t always go according to plan. But that doesn’t mean it can’t still be beautiful. 🤎

One of the births I recently had the honor of attending as a doula reminded me of this and it’s so important.

This mama had a vision for how she wanted her birth to unfold, but along the way, things changed. And you know what? Her birth was still beautiful.

Sometimes birth asks us to let go of the picture we had in our heads and simply take things one decision at a time.

A beautiful birth isn’t defined by everything going perfectly. It’s about feeling supported, informed, heard, and confident in the choices you make along the way. Prepare for the birth you hope for, but leave room for the unexpected. Because even when birth doesn’t go to plan, it can still be a beautiful experience. 🤎

09/25/2026

If you're pregnant, postpartum, or simply in the thick of motherhood... this is your reminder that you deserve care, too.

Not just the baby.
Not just the house.
Not just everyone else.

You.

I make Rooted in Motherhood products with that exact reminder in mind. Simple, intentional little things to help mamas feel cared for.

Find a selection of them at Modern Hippie stores.🌿

09/19/2026

🌿 5 simple ways to start preparing your body for birth

You don't have to do anything extreme to prepare for labor. Some of the best preparation can be simple things you do consistently throughout the third trimester.

- Keep your body moving
- Stay well hydrated
- Nourish yourself well
- Work on hip & pelvic mobility
- Practice slow, relaxed breathing

I'm 29 weeks pregnant myself, so these are some of the things I'm starting to focus on as I prepare for baby.

Birth preparation doesn't have to be overwhelming. Small, intentional habits can be a beautiful place to start.🤎


16 hours ago

09/14/2026

Don’t miss out on this amazing giveaway! 🌿

✨POSTPARTUM BASKET GIVEAWAY! ✨
The estimated value is over $550!

This Postpartum Basket is OVERFLOWING with Love. 💛 There is a TON of good stuff in this basket, including a postpartum belly wrap, lactation tea, sitz bath herbs, a haaka hand pump, baby car seat blanket, and gift certificates for massage, meals, chiropractor, lactation/ infant CFT Session, a postpartum coaching session, an eyebrow wax + tint, and more! Thank you to all the women & local businesses who donated!

⭐WHO CAN ENTER:

This giveaway is open to women who live in southeast Idaho (Pocatello to Rexburg) and are in their SECOND OR THIRD TRIMESTER. (This is due to the expiration date on some of the items/services. Don’t be too sad, first-trimester mommas, I hope to do another giveaway in a few months.)

OR YOU MAY ENTER ON BEHALF of a friend/family member who resides in southeast Idaho (Pocatello to Rexburg), who is in her 2nd or 3rd trimester, as a gift to her.

✨TO ENTER:
Comment your best postpartum advice, OR one thing that you would love to have during your postpartum experience.
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Special thanks to Emilee Johnston for donating lactation cookies! If you're interested in buying some, you can reach her at (208) 380-3500

🍃Giveaway is open from September 12th to September 21st 🍃
🍂The winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 22nd 🍂

09/14/2026

🌿 Which one would you reach for?

Two aromatherapy rollers, depending on what you need in the moment. 🤎

✨ GROUND
Lavender • Ylang Ylang • Frankincense • Grapefruit • Bergamot
A calming, grounding blend for slowing down and finding a little peace in the middle of a busy day.

🌿 REST
Lemon • Peppermint • Frankincense • Patchouli
A fresh, earthy blend for when you want to reset, refresh, and take a moment for yourself.

Both are made with a fractionated coconut oil base and are perfect to keep in your purse, by your bedside, or in your birth bag.

Ground or Rest? 🤍

You can find both Rooted in Motherhood aromatherapy rollers at Modern Hippie in Rigby. 🌿

09/07/2026

There are so many instinctive things that happen during birth that I wish we talked about more. 🤎

As a birth doula, I want to normalize the things that can support physiological birth - moving freely, eating and drinking when appropriate, resting between contractions, making noise, having privacy, changing positions, taking your time, and listening to your body.

But normalizing physiological birth does not mean discrediting any other way of birthing.

Every mother, baby, birth, and circumstance is different. An epidural, induction, cesarean, home birth, unmedicated birth, or anything in between does not make one mother stronger or more deserving than another.

My role isn’t to tell you how to birth. It’s to help you understand your options, feel supported in your choices, and feel confident in your own birth.

There is no one “right” way to birth. There is only your birth. 🤎🌿

08/26/2026

You’re allowed to ask questions. 🤍

When your provider recommends a test, procedure, medication, or intervention during pregnancy or birth, you don’t have to automatically say yes or no.

You can pause and ask:

🌿 What is this for?
🌿 What are the benefits and risks?
🌿 Are there alternatives?
🌿 What happens if I wait or decline?
🌿 Do I need to decide right now?

Informed consent means having the information you need to make a decision, not simply being told what’s going to happen.

As a doula, I’m not here to tell you what choices to make. I’m here to help you understand your options, ask the questions you may not know to ask, and support you in making decisions that feel right for you and your baby.

Your voice belongs in the room. 🤍