The Relational Womb
Science-based birthwork for bodies, systems, and change

Orgasmic Birth: A Forgotten Possibility in Modern Birth Culture

Eloise Howell 7/8/25 Eloise Howell 7/8/25

Orgasmic Birth: A Forgotten Possibility in Modern Birth Culture

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The Truth About Home Birth: What the Stats Really Say About Safety, Risk, and Intervention

Eloise Howell 7/2/25 Eloise Howell 7/2/25

The Truth About Home Birth: What the Stats Really Say About Safety, Risk, and Intervention

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Birth Around the World: Global Practices That Support Labor and Postpartum

Eloise Howell 6/26/25 Eloise Howell 6/26/25

Birth Around the World: Global Practices That Support Labor and Postpartum

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Fear, Physiology & Childbirth: How Feeling Unsafe Can Stall Labor

Eloise Howell 6/23/25 Eloise Howell 6/23/25

Fear, Physiology & Childbirth: How Feeling Unsafe Can Stall Labor

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The Overlooked Half of the Story: The Paternal Role in Pregnancy, Placenta, and Birth Outcomes

Eloise Howell 6/12/25 Eloise Howell 6/12/25

The Overlooked Half of the Story: The Paternal Role in Pregnancy, Placenta, and Birth Outcomes

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Doulas Are Essential: The Non-Clinical Birth Professionals Who Improve Outcomes, Reduce Trauma, and Address Disparities

Eloise Howell 6/2/25 Eloise Howell 6/2/25

Doulas Are Essential: The Non-Clinical Birth Professionals Who Improve Outcomes, Reduce Trauma, and Address Disparities

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Birth Is Sensory: How Trauma and Neurodivergence Shape the Labor Experience

Eloise Howell 5/25/25 Eloise Howell 5/25/25

Birth Is Sensory: How Trauma and Neurodivergence Shape the Labor Experience

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“But I Want to Push Differently”: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Hospital Birth Room

Eloise Howell 5/19/25 Eloise Howell 5/19/25

“But I Want to Push Differently”: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Hospital Birth Room

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Behind the Curtain: How Money, Insurance, and Hospital Systems Shape Birth in the U.S.

Eloise Howell 4/8/25 Eloise Howell 4/8/25

Behind the Curtain: How Money, Insurance, and Hospital Systems Shape Birth in the U.S.

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Yoni Steaming: A Global Tradition for Womb Wellness

Eloise Howell 4/5/25 Eloise Howell 4/5/25

Yoni Steaming: A Global Tradition for Womb Wellness

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Skin-to-Skin Contact: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Secure Attachment

Eloise Howell 3/2/25 Eloise Howell 3/2/25

Skin-to-Skin Contact: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Secure Attachment

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Why Partners Should Take the Night Shift: The Science of Bonding, Hormones, and Showing Up in the Fourth Trimester

Eloise Howell 3/1/25 Eloise Howell 3/1/25

Why Partners Should Take the Night Shift: The Science of Bonding, Hormones, and Showing Up in the Fourth Trimester

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Relax Your Jaw, Relax Your Birth: The Fascial Connection Between Your Mouth and Pelvic Floor

Eloise Howell 2/26/25 Eloise Howell 2/26/25

Relax Your Jaw, Relax Your Birth: The Fascial Connection Between Your Mouth and Pelvic Floor

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What Happens in the Brain When You Become a Parent?

Eloise Howell 2/11/25 Eloise Howell 2/11/25

What Happens in the Brain When You Become a Parent?

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Yes, You Can Have a VBAC: What to Know About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Eloise Howell 2/1/25 Eloise Howell 2/1/25

Yes, You Can Have a VBAC: What to Know About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

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Pitocin: What It Is, How It’s Used, and What You Really Need to Know

Eloise Howell 1/25/25 Eloise Howell 1/25/25

Pitocin: What It Is, How It’s Used, and What You Really Need to Know

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Pushing with Power, Not Pressure: Why “Purple Pushing” Isn’t the Only Way

Eloise Howell 1/17/25 Eloise Howell 1/17/25

Pushing with Power, Not Pressure: Why “Purple Pushing” Isn’t the Only Way

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Understanding Baby’s Language: More Than Just Crying

Eloise Howell 12/18/24 Eloise Howell 12/18/24

Understanding Baby’s Language: More Than Just Crying

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Eloise Howell 12/14/24 Eloise Howell 12/14/24

What Happens Right After Birth? Preparing for the First Hours in a Hospital Birth

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Vernix: Nature’s First Blanket — Why Delaying Baby’s First Bath Matters

Eloise Howell 12/3/24 Eloise Howell 12/3/24

Vernix: Nature’s First Blanket — Why Delaying Baby’s First Bath Matters

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About Eloise

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