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.

Life

My new year’s resolution? To unleash the power of being gentle in a hard world

It will look like: audacious self-acceptance, relentless self-care and radical love.

The Holidays

10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

Baby Names

Baby names inspired by ‘Bridgerton’ for your own little Gentle Reader

From Charlotte to Penelope and Colin to Kate, these are the hottest names from the hottest show.

Relationships

To the person who falls in love with my son

One day, when you love him and he loves you, I will be so proud.

Pregnancy

5 tips to combat pregnancy fatigue

Here's how to deal with exhaustion during pregnancy.

Postpartum Products

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

Women's Health

10 unexpected reasons new moms feel so tired—and what to do about it

1. Recovery from birth takes a long time

Getting Pregnant

How to make a baby: The quick & dirty guide to getting pregnant

Love this journey for you.

Labor & Delivery

Am I in labor? 5 early signs of labor to know about

While it looks different for everyone, there are a few early signs of labor to look out for.

Labor & Delivery

Early labor: How to know when it starts—and what to do when it does

Wondering what to do in early labor? Spoiler alert: Rest, eat and move, mama!

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.

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.