Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse, and author of Birth Vibes, a #1 New York Times bestseller.

She has been both an ER and obstetrics nurse for over a decade, and most of that has been at the bedside caring for families welcoming babies into the world.

She received the American Nurses Association President’s Award and was named a Top 25 Most Influential Creator of 2026 by Rolling Stone magazine.

Jen also founded Hot Mess Express, a nonprofit that offers free house cleaning and organizing for overwhelmed and low-income parents. She is passionate about improving outcomes for families, dismantling systemic racism and underlying misogyny that exists in obstetrical and gynecological care, and strongly believes the path to better outcomes starts with empathetic, timely, and compassionate communication.

In her book, Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth, Jen Hamilton combines her experience as a labor and delivery nurse with real-life stories, practical advice, and her signature humor. Through an honest and compassionate approach, Jen helps expectant families feel informed, confident, and empowered throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.