The Mindful Womb Podcast
Power, Peace, and Parenting: What Birth Teaches Us About Trusting Ourselves
When Caitlyn Schollmeier talks about birth, you listen.
A certified nurse midwife, doula, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for reclaiming the birth experience, Caitlyn joined The Mindful Womb Podcast for a conversation that left us deeply inspired — and even more committed to our mission at LittleOne.Care.
Because birth isn’t just a medical event. It’s a rite of passage.
It’s the moment you meet your baby — and, as Caitlyn beautifully put it, the moment a new version of you is born too.
“This is your birth. You are the decision maker.”
Throughout the episode, Caitlyn emphasized something we believe in wholeheartedly: you deserve to feel powerful, informed, and supported.
Whether that’s through small acts of autonomy — like wearing your own labor gown — or bigger decisions like crafting a birth plan, your voice matters. Your comfort matters. And your intuition? It’s everything.
As Caitlyn explained, feeling safe, respected, and seen isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Because when we feel safe, our bodies relax. Labor flows. And birth unfolds more naturally.
Reclaiming Control — Then Letting It Go
One of our favorite takeaways from the episode was Caitlyn’s honest reflection on her own VBAC journey. Despite years of birth work, she found herself hyper-focused on the metrics — the clock, the contractions, the progress.
It wasn’t until she stopped trying to control everything that her body started to respond.
That balance — between exercising agency and surrendering to the process — is something every new parent wrestles with. And it doesn’t stop after birth.
In those first few weeks with your newborn, you’re asked to navigate the same paradox:
- How do I stay informed without becoming overwhelmed?
- How do I track what matters without missing the moments that matter most?
- How do I support my instincts without second-guessing every choice?
That’s where Elora comes in.
A Monitor That Honors Your Intuition
At LittleOne.Care, we created Elora not to replace your judgment — but to support it. Caitlyn highlighted this during the episode, sharing how Elora’s design philosophy stood out:
“They didn’t want fear to be a selling point. They wanted to help parents understand their babies — not just monitor them.”
Instead of focusing only on stats like oxygen saturation, Elora gives you a fuller picture of your baby’s well-being:
- Tracks sleep, movement, and bonding moments
- Highlights developmental indicators like tummy time and word exposure
- Offers guidance from experts inside the app — not just alerts
- Helps you reflect on patterns and respond with confidence
- Never pushes fear — always centers clarity
In other words, Elora isn’t about panic. It’s about peace of mind.
Your Birth. Your Baby. Your Power.
Whether you’re stepping into a hospital in a cozy gown that makes you feel like the powerful goddess you are — or stepping into parenthood with a little help from technology — know this:
You don’t have to choose between instinct and insight. You don’t have to sacrifice control to feel calm. And you certainly don’t have to do it alone.
As Caitlyn reminded us, “You are the patient. Your word is the final decision maker.” That truth doesn’t stop at birth — it continues through every nap, cry, and milestone that follows.
Want to learn more about how Elora supports a calmer, more connected parenting experience? Visit Littleone.care and explore how Elora can grow with your baby — and with you.
🎧 And if you haven’t already, go listen to Caitlyn’s powerful episode on The Mindful Womb Podcast. We promise it will change how you think about birth, advocacy, and the beautiful transformation into parenthood.
