As a new mom of twins and a trained doula, I was determined to explore natural ways to bring my babies into the world. With full-term twins and one baby experiencing growth challenges, I turned to gentle, vegan-friendly methods—like red raspberry leaf tea, dates, meditation, and movement—to help my body go into labor. In this post, I’m sharing what worked for me, along with practical tips and insights for other moms hoping for a natural induction experience.

When I was in labor with twins, doctors tried to push me into an unnecessary C-section. I was in pain, terrified, and ready to give up—until my doula walked in. Her presence, her words, and her advocacy changed everything. This is the story of how my doula helped me find my voice, avoid surgery, and have the natural birth I dreamed of—and why every mother deserves this kind of support.

I have been vegan since 2019, a move I decided to take because of my grandmother’s battle with colon cancer. Before that, I was a vegetarian for about a year and a pescatarian for some time.

Believe it or not, I enjoyed meat, in moderation, especially steak. I never really believed that I could be vegan because it seemed expensive and hard, but after a case of Bell's palsy, which still affects my smile to this day, I decided to go cold turkey and try a vegan cleanse. After the cleanse, I realized how easy and affordable it could be and said goodbye to everything animal-based.