Birth Vibes - Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth

The delivery room decoded—by the internet’s favorite labor nurse.

"I highly recommend Birth Vibes for pregnant women who plan to have hospital births.”—Ina May Gaskin, CPM  

“This book doesn’t just prepare you for birth; it changes how you think about it."—Hadley Vlahos  

“Compassionate, real, and reassuring.” –KC Davis, LPC

Childbirth is one of life’s most powerful experiences—but it can also be overwhelming. Too often, expecting parents are prompted to create their perfect “birth plan,” only to feel disappointed or even traumatized if things go differently. That’s where Jen Hamilton comes in.

A labor and delivery nurse, ER veteran, and mom herself, Jen has been a steady presence at thousands of births (and on millions of screens). In Birth Vibes she uses both humor and heart, sharing her own stories to guide readers expectations about what happens in the delivery room. Instead of unyielding checklists, she encourages parents to learn their birth vibes—a blend of values and vision—which unlock the tools to advocate for the personalized care they need.

Birth Vibes is the ultimate companion for anyone preparing to give birth—or supporting someone who is. Warm, funny, and deeply grounded in real-life experience, this is the guide every parent deserves: allowing them adapt to whatever birth brings with confidence and calm.

About the author

Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse who has a social media following of over 6 million across platforms. She has more than a decade of bedside experience, helping families navigate the most impactful days of their lives. Jen has been featured in media outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, The New York Post, and more. She lives in North Carolina with her family.

Product details

• Authors: Jen Hamilton, Jen Hamilton
• Publisher: Yen Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.05.2026
• EAN: 9781538783276
• ISBN: 978-1-5387-8327-6
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; HEALTH & FITNESS / Pregnancy & Childbirth, MEDICAL / Caregiving, Pregnancy, birth & baby care, Home nursing & caring, Biography: science, technology & medicine, Biography: science, technology and medicine, Nursing and ancillary services, Nursing & ancillary services, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Medical (inc Patients), Home nursing and caring / Advice for caregivers, Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues