Diana Spalding, CNM

Diana is a certified nurse-midwife midwife, pediatric nurse, founder of Gathered Birth, and wrote ' The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama.' She loves all things birth, and is passionate about empowering women to trust themselves and embrace their inner rockstar. Diana lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and 3 amazing, goofy kids.

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First Trimester

10 hidden pregnancy signs you might not know about

Ah, pregnancy. A time of witnessing the true power and magnificence of your body—and just how weird it can be.

First Trimester

mom holding baby close- i am so lucky

Motherly Stories

To my child, when I forget to feel lucky

My life could have gone in a hundred different directions. Instead, here I am, getting to be with you.

Motherly Stories

pregnant woman holding belly

Labor & Delivery

7 things to think about when you go past your due date

We are here to tell you that it really will be ok! Here are some thing to keep in mind during these final days of your pregnancy.

Labor & Delivery, Birth, Pregnancy

mom holding newborn baby against her chest after having a calm birth

9 simple strategies for a calm labor & peaceful birth

You’ve got this.

Birth, Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy

mom holding a newborn baby, a toddler on her shoulders and a child sitting next to her

Dear mama: You’re not doing it wrong, it’s just that hard

We can try as hard as we possibly can, but sometimes things are just messy.

Parenting

due date: newborn baby in hospital sleeping

First Trimester

What month will my baby be born? Try our due date calculator

There are a few different ways to find out.

First Trimester

mom holding newborn baby after giving birth for the first time

8 surprising things to know about giving birth for the first time

2. Every birth is different.

Birth

mom helping older sibling hold baby after giving birth the second time

A midwife shares 5 facts about giving birth a second time

You might feel more cramping after birth—but also more confidence.

Women's Health, Labor & Delivery

17 important phrases to say if you’re being mistreated while giving birth

17 important phrases to say if you’re being mistreated while giving birth

Repeat after us: "You do not have my permission."

Birth, Self Care

best gifts for 9 year olds

The big kid gift guide: What 9-year-olds (and up) * really * want

The older kids get, the harder it can be to find them holiday gifts that make their eyes sparkle. But fear not, your gift guide is here.

Holidays, The Holidays

end gun violence protest signs

Here’s why the AAP supports gun control

"Gun violence is a public health epidemic that is injuring and killing children at alarming rates."

News, Life

tired woman holding hands over face laying in bed-self-care during the holidays

Work & Motherhood

To the working mamas who feel like they’re failing every. single. day

Mama, it's not your fault.

Work & Motherhood, Career & Money, Life, Parenting