Welcome to The Haven
Where science meets ancestral wisdom in the ultimate birth-prep community for holistic-minded mothers.
You’re expecting — hooray!
A holistic approach to pregnancy and birth feels right to you 🌿
You’re trying hard to make it happen, but holy moly, why is everything working against you?
Your doctor greets your questions with a dismissive pat on the head.
Ten-minute appointments leave you with zero answers and a lot of confusion.
You vent to friends, only to get side-eyed for your “hippy” birth plan.
“Why would you choose pain?” They ask.
“Just get the meds like normal people.”
You feel like a weirdo for simply wanting to honor your body’s wisdom.
So, you turn to Dr. Google, and yikes! It’s total info overload.
You’re drowning in conflicting advice wondering, “Where’s the real support for women like me….?”
OUR ANCESTRAL SISTERS HAD THIS FIGURED OUT.
Village women would dote upon the mother-to-be, sharing traditional meals and trusted herbal remedies.
They’d tell uplifting stories passed down through generations, imparting wisdom and courage with every word.
During the birth, the women would gather to offer prayers and encouragement as the mother went through her sacred rite of passage.
Maasai women are famous for their health, fertility, and extensive perinatal traditions.
Their labors went beautifully, and modern research is just now catching up!
Modern studies show that women with strong support systems have…
Lower risk pregnancies
Easier births
Less perceived labor pain
Less interventions
56 % fewer c-sections
Higher breastfeeding success rates
The culture around birth may have changed, but our need for communal support is still the same.
Tragically this sisterhood has been replaced by impersonal protocol and rushed appointments.
Modern medicine can be life-saving in emergency situations — yay for that — but it has also downplayed the nurturing community that you and your baby need to thrive.
But what if you had a community that combined the holistic with the evidence-based?
WELCOME TO
THE HAVEN
WHERE SCIENCE MEETS ANCESTRAL WISDOM🌿
Inside you’ll find a live Lamaze course - but it’s more than just information.
You’ll be welcomed into a community of sisters - but it’s more than just a group chat.
You’ll gain access to workshops and live Q&As - but it’s more than another birth-prep program.
The Haven is your sanctuary, where holistic-minded mothers gather to learn from and empower one another just as our ancestors did.
Here’s what makes it impactful 👇
THOROUGHLY EVIDENCE-BASED
The #1 reason why low-risk women end up having high-risk births is because they don’t know their options.
Doctor says “If you don’t get [fill in the blank intervention] your baby will die.”
The loving mother, scared for her child, consents to one intervention, which leads to another intervention, and so on.
Within hours her birth — now medicated and controlled — becomes a far cry from the empowering experience that she had planned for.
Not anymore!
Every month The Haven hosts a live, evidence-based Lamaze class where you’ll learn how to spot medical gaslighting and escape the cascade of interventions.
And if your labor does truly call for medical assistance, you’ll know how to minimize the side effects and reclaim the positive birth that you and your child deserve.
And if it sounds too good to be true, check this out! 👇
A 2019 study showed that women who take an evidence-based birth course are significantly more likely to…
✓ Avoid a c-section by 35%
✓ Have a positive birth experience
✓ Achieve a vaginal birth
✓ Exclusively breastfeed
✓ Form a strong bond with their infant
✓ Report confidence in their birthing abilities
All that 👆 just from knowing the evidence? Yes please!
2. HOLISTIC APPROACH
Your holistic well-being is essential to growing a healthy baby & achieving an empowering birth.
Which is why, inside The Haven, we honor the ancestral wisdom that modern science is only just beginning to tap.
We’ll help you resolve common pregnancy problems at the root —morning sickness, anxiety, and more — using good nutrition, gentle movement, and the occasional herb or tincture.
You’ll have access to midwives, doulas, and a supportive sisterhood ready to help you navigate the beautiful and challenging journey of motherhood.
3. DAD-FRIENDLY GUIDANCE
One supportive birth partner does more than an entire team of medical staff.
Don’t believe me? Check this out 👇
A 2013 study found that women with a supportive birth partner…
Need 25% fewer c-sections
Enjoy shorter labors by nearly an hour.
Experience less pain in childbirth.
Are 31% more satisfied with their birth experience.
Are less likely to suffer from postpartum depression.
Give birth to infants with lowered distress 6 weeks postpartum.
Dad, that’s all you!
Your involvement has a huge impact on her experience - get in there and help!
But how exactly? 🤷♂️
I’ve got you covered.
Inside The Haven, you’ll find a wealth of information and hands-on exercises.
You’ll come away knowing the proper massage and acupressure techniques, how to advocate for Mom’s needs, and read her non-verbal cues.
Remember, it’s not the nurse, it’s not the doctor, it’s you who provides the support she needs to bring Baby safely into this world.
4. PRIMAL PREGNANCY APP
As a sister inside The Haven, you’ll receive 12 months of free access to the Primal Pregnancy app!
With this app in hand, you’ll have week-by-week guidance to…
Maintain a low-risk pregnancy.
Support your baby through each developmental stage.
Prepare your body and brain for natural childbirth.
The app also walks you through minimizing complications, natural induction methods, birth partner support, and more.
Get free access for as long as you remain a member!
It’s time to push fear aside and approach your birth with confidence
WHAT YOU’RE GETTING…
✔ Live Lamaze Course - Jump into our 4-week evidence-based Lamaze class; ask questions and get the F-A-C-T-S you need for an amazing birth experience.
✔ Meditation Exercises - Similar to hypnobirthing, these meditation exercises are designed to rewire your brain so labor is experienced as work but not pain.
✔ Supportive Community - You’ll be welcomed into a supportive sisterhood of holistic-minded women. Here we share our worries and our wins, as we cheer each other on along this incredible journey.
Workshops & Live Q&As - From pain management to pushing, every topic imaginable will be covered — join us live to get your burning questions answered! 🔥
✔ Dad-Friendly Guidance - Dad will know exactly what to do and how to help every step of the way.
✔ Pain-Management Mastery - Everything, from our daily meditations to tasty recipes, is designed to help your brain change its perception of pain.
✔ "Naturalized" Emergencies - Sometimes interventions are necessary; fortunately you’ll have the tools to "naturalize" any birth scenario.
✔ Companion App - “I wish I had remembered that…..” NO MORE! Everything is summarized and easily accessible right when you actually need it.
✔ Your Birthing Location Covered - Home, birth center, hospital… whatever your plan, it’s covered here :)
WHAT’S INSIDE THE EVIDENCE-BASED BIRTH CLASS?
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✓ Make your birth a transformative life event, rather than a medical procedure.
✓ Set up your birth space to quicken labor and ease pain.
✓ Get the natural solutions to common pregnancy aches and pains.
✓ Learn the #1 key nutrient to grow a smart, beautiful baby.
✓ Optimize labor hormones for an easier birth and healthier baby.
✓ Learn how to ensure your baby’s safety in the days leading up to labor.
✓ Get an overview of each stage of labor and how to effectively manage pain throughout.
✓ Learn the purpose of labor pains and how they can be used to your advantage.
✓ Prepare your birth partner to support you through “labor land”.
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✓ Learn why transition is so difficult, and how to get through it quickly and easily.
✓ Stay confident and collected through the toughest part of a natural birth.
✓ Use the #1 tool to speed up transition and meet your baby soon.
✓ Get the support you need even when communication becomes difficult.
✓ Learn to push effectively with minimal tearing or pain.
✓ Learn the 3 phases of pushing, and how to make them all go well.
✓ Learn the best pushing position to open the pelvis and ease your baby out.
✓ Learn the best way to push in an emergency situation.
✓ Avoid hemorrhaging and boost postpartum recovery.
✓ Get the #1 tool to boost your baby’s health for the next 6 months.
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✓ “Naturalize” an epidural or c-section to mimic the benefits of a natural birth.
✓ Learn which “harmless” interventions are most likely to disrupt your labor and lead to further interventions.
✓ Snag my 5-step framework to determine if a recommended intervention is right for you.
✓ Learn the pros and cons of induction, and when it might be an appropriate option.
✓ Learn the the #1 thing to do in labor to reduce your risk of a c-section.
✓ Effectively manage the 4 different types of labor (yes, there are different types!).
✓ Get the data on VBACs and how you can achieve a natural birth after a cesarean.
✓ Learn how to handle breech, twin, and past-due births (and why these aren’t necessarily high-risk!).
✓ Learn your rights as a pregnant woman, and what to do if you experience obstetrical violence.
✓ Learn negotiation strategies to get the birth you want.
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✓ Learn the most important way to boost your baby’s immune system and lifelong mental health.
✓ Reduce the risk of childhood leukemia, SIDS, obesity, and more.
✓ Learn the top 2 tools to set yourself up for breastfeeding success.
✓ Decide which newborn procedures are beneficial, and which are potentially harmful for your situation.
✓ Birth partners, learn how to best support Mom’s wishes during and after labor.
✓ Use simple activities to enhance your baby’s intelligence
✓ Use age-old strategies to get adequate sleep with a newborn
✓ Learn the #1 way to improve your baby’s lifelong mental health
✓ Avoid postpartum depression with simple yet effective tools
✓ Learn about post-birth warning signs, and tools to speed recovery
✓ Get the community support you need - it takes a village!
Step Inside To Get…
Live Lamaze Class -Valued at $260
Supportive Slack Group — Valued at $152
Unlimited text support - Valued at $98
Primal Pregnancy app - Valued at $179.88/yr
Workshops & Live Q&As —Valued at $454
Valued at $1059.88
Join for just $99/month
BONUS: PAIN-MANAGEMENT WORKBOOK
Because I am 100% committed to helping you achieve an incredible birth, I am also throwing in The Pain Management Workbook.
This is a goldmine of science-based hacks that rewire the brain and train the body to effectively cope with labor pains.
And let me tell you… it works! I was in transition and didn’t even know it - the coping tools were working that well!
Viral laborade cocktail that broke the internet
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely! Followed correctly, you will walk away knowing how to naturally manage labor pains without needles or drugs.
I can’t promise you a completely pain-free labor (that would set you up for failure!); but I will say that with the right preparation, any labor pain can become manageable!
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Typically, Yes! Childbirth education is reimbursable by HSA or FSA. You will first need to purchase with a personal card and then submit the receipt to your HSA/FSA insurance provider.
That being said, be sure to check with your provider first to confirm.
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The meditation practices are the same, yes! You’ll also get the added benefit of practical strategies to avoid interventions, making this membership an all-inclusive toolbox for natural birth-prep.
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Yes! The #1 reason that women get interventions is because they simply don’t know their options.
By giving yourself a solid birth education, you will be equipped with the know-how needed to avoid interventions, or “naturalize” them if they do become necessary.
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Now! The more you practice your coping skills, the better equipped you will be. Some mamas literally feel no pain simply because they’ve spent time mastering their breathing and mindfulness tools. So start early for best results!
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Absolutely! 90% of women are good candidates for a VBAC, but only around 12% get one due to lack of education and poor communication with providers. By joining The Haven, you’ll get the information and guidance needed to achieve your vaginal birth!
Terms & Conditions
Meet Your Crunchy Birth Expert!
Oh hi there! My name is Maria 👋
I’m a doula and Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educator who uses evidence-based tools to help women achieve positive, unmedicated births.
My passion for this work stems from my own journey as a mother of two, where I personally experienced the power of evidence-based birth education.
My first pregnancy ended with a high-risk hospital transfer, where I was told to kiss my natural birth plan goodbye, and that a c-section was inevitable.
Fortunately, I advocated for myself, and leaned into the evidence-based labor techniques that ultimately saved my birth plan.
I could hardly believe it worked!
I defied the odds and achieved a naturalized, epidural-free induction after just six hours of active labor!
After seeing what these tools could do, I became passionate about sharing them with other mamas to be.
Inside The Haven, I teach the exact techniques that helped me and countless other women achieve incredible, unmedicated births.
Backed by science, the tools you’ll learn inside will lower your chance of a c-section by 35%, and reduce your brain’s perception of labor pain.
As a doula and birth educator, I know that your birth can be an incredible one - you just need the right tools to make it happen!
I’m here to share the facts and cheer you on, so you can step into motherhood with confidence.
Ready to transform your birth experience? Let’s make your dream birth a reality!
NOT SURE IF WE’RE A GOOD FIT?
The Haven is meant for holistic-minded mothers who want empowering, unmedicated births — if that’s not your thing, no worries!
DM me on Instagram or email me at maria@primalpregnancyapp.com to chat and determine if we’re a good fit. I am more than happy to refer you to another birth education program that is more aligned with your particular goals. No hard feelings, just good vibes! 🥰
