A Book Talk with Jen Hamilton

Meet social media's favorite labor and delivery nurse at Bookmarks!

General Admission is sold out. A new ticket option has been added for the signing line only - see details below!

Bookmarks is thrilled to host labor and delivery nurse Jen Hamilton for her new book, Birth Vibes!

Join us to hear Jen's insights based on her experiences in the delivery room. This conversation will be moderated by social media influencer and storyteller Jamal Chubb. A signing line will follow the talk.

Ticket options:

• Ticket for One $30 (plus taxes & fees) - includes admission for one person and one copy of Birth Vibes.
• Ticket for Two $35 (plus taxes & fees) - includes admission for two people and one copy of Birth Vibes.
• There are a limited number of complimentary tickets available for this event. If you would like to receive a complimentary ticket, click here to fill out the request form. Responses will be reviewed by Bookmarks staff, and you will be notified by May 21 if you have been selected. 5/11 update - This form is now closed, and recipients have been notified
• Signing Line Only $30 (plus taxes & fees) - includes admission to the signing line for one person and one copy of Birth Vibes.

More details about the signing line ticket:

Due to the high volume of interest in this event, we have added a new ticket option! The signing line only ticket grants signing line admission for one person and includes one copy of the book. Please note that if you purchase this ticket, you will not have access to the book talk. Attendees of the book talk will have first access to the post-event signing line. Entry for signing line ticket holders will begin at 8:00 pm.

Have any questions? Check out our Event FAQs page and email events@bookmarksnc.org for further inquiries.

About the Book

“A refreshingly compassionate roadmap built on boundaries, clarity, and real communication, because growing a family shouldn’t mean losing yourself.” ―Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play

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.

“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, RN

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

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.

About the Conversation Partner

Jamal Chubb is a husband, father, and social media influencer whose life and message are rooted in faith, resilience, and the power of storytelling. Married to his wife Cierra for nearly 17 years, Jamal takes pride in building a life centered around family, purpose, and growth alongside their three children.

About the Venue

The Bookmarks bookstore can seat approximately 120 attendees for a traditional author event. End seats and front row seats are typically reserved for wheelchair users and their companions, for those who are hard of hearing, and for any other accommodation requests that have been made.

Our building is wheelchair accessible. There are gender segregated public restrooms as well as a single stall gender inclusive restroom.

Free parking is located behind the bookstore (labeled Integon Towers) off Holly Ave. Use 632 Holly Ave for easy GPS directions. Accessible parking is located in the Foundations Early Learning Center lot, though keep in mind this is not available for general parking.

Bookmarks shares a unique historic building with Footnote Coffee & Cocktails. Our neighbors also host events, and sometimes sound carries over to the bookstore. If background noise is a concern for you, you are encouraged to arrive early and choose a seat closer to the front of the audience.