💖Family time.......🎂🍰🥂 Part 4 #birth #birthday #happybirthday #birhdayparty #family #familytime
🌟 Starting Your Birth Preparation Journey: A Guide to Empowerment 🌟 Embarking on the beautiful journey of parenthood begins far before conception. Whether you're already expecting or just starting to think about expanding your family, laying a strong foundation for your birth preparation can make all the difference. Here's how to kickstart your journey to a mindful and empowered pregnancy: 1/ Connect with Your Body Through Haptonomy: Haptonomy, a pregnancy support therapy, offers a remarkable way to establish a profound connection with your body and involve your partner from the start. Consider trying a session even before conception to begin fostering this bond. Planning monthly visits can enhance this experience and keep you grounded throughout your journey. 🤰👶 2/ Curate Your Support Team: When it comes to choosing your pregnancy care provider, remember that you're not just a number. Midwives are equally capable of providing excellent care as OB-GYNs. Prioritize finding a supportive team that listens to your needs and respects your preferences. 🤝💖 3/ Empower Yourself Through Knowledge: Arm yourself with information by delving into books, podcasts, and online forums. While it's invaluable to seek insights from fellow parents, always cross-reference any advice with professional guidance. 📚💡 4/ Invest in Prenatal Classes: Whether it's prenatal fitness, childbirth education, or relaxation techniques, joining prenatal classes can be immensely beneficial. Not only do they provide valuable information and skills, but they also offer a sense of community and solidarity with other expectant parents.🧘♀️👩👧👦 Remember, your pregnancy journey is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Embrace the process, trust your instincts, and surround yourself with support and positivity. 🌸✨ #birthprep #pregnancy #birthpreparation #empoweredbirth #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #pregnant #birth #birtheducation #birthplan #informedbirth #hospitalbirth #doula #childbirtheducation #homebirth #birthsupport #birthwithconfidence #birthclass #childbirth #vaginalbirth #birthaffirmations #birthwithoutfear #motherhood #easierbirth
We can't even with this bright, joyful smile 😍
This mama had her first birth in a hospital, her VBAC at a birth center, and sweet Paul at home!! 🏡
She was surrounded with so much love and supported by her husband and their previous doula.
It was such a wonderful birth, with delicious sushi as an after birth treat too boot! 🍣
It was so wonderful to witness such an incredible birth, enjoy a tasty feast, and then tuck this mama and her sweet babe in at bedtime.
🍰Birthday Cake🎂 Part 2 #birthday #birthdaycake #birth #birthdaygirl #birthphotography #birthdays #birthdayfun #birthdayparty
Openings for doula care and birth photography for the remainder of 2024 are listed below! May- Booked June- 1 available July- 1 available August- 2 available September-1 available October- 3 available November- 1 available December- Off DM me for a consultation!💗 I’m excited to meet you!! #doula #birth #birthphotography #openings #southerncaliforniadoula
👑Happy 33 years old........to me🥂 Part 1 #birthday #birth #birthdaygirl #birthphotography #birthdaycelebrations🎂 #birthdays #birthdayparty
🩵 Let’s normalise birth looking like this 🩵 In society today we are constantly fed messages of fear around birth! Whether that comes from social media, movies, generational trauma, friends stories…it is all creating a narrative that birth is SCARY, TRAUMATISING & something to FEAR & HATE! Let me tell you…this doesn’t have to be YOUR experience. Birth can be an EMPOWERING, COURAGEOUS, POSITIVE, even ENJOYABLE 🤍 How to achieve this you ask? 1. Birth provider - choosing (yes that’s right you can choose) who you want to support you at your birth. Having a provider present (if you choose to) who is knowledgeable and trusting in physiological birth. Ask birth statistics, ask what their policies are around ‘waiting’ if birth is taking time, their understanding of ‘due dates’ I.e the date your baby will probably NOT be birthed. 2. Birth place - if you are choosing a hospital birth, what are the birth statistics for that hospital. What are their policies on water immersion, monitoring etc in other words are you going to have to fight for the birth you want? If so this may not be right for you. 3. Independent Birth Classes - Arming yourself with the physiological knowledge of birth for both you and baby. Having the knowledge of the mental and hormonal journey you will go on to help you better prepare for birth but also empower you and your partner make informed decision’s. 4. Birth Doula - A birth doula is there to support you AND your partner. To provide knowledge, guidance and support, individual to the needs of you are your partner. We so often forget the best way your partner can support you is to have someone supporting them ☺️ Repost • @brittneyhoguephoto keeper. #positivebirth #positivebirthstoryproject #birth #birthclass #birthclasses #brisbanebirth #birthdoula #birthdoulas #homebirth #homebirthing #birthsupport #birthisbeautiful #birthisnatural #empoweredbirthproject #empoweredbirth #brisbanemums
Attuning to your own mood and what you need is tough when you are in the midst of caring for tiny humans. Here’s a little check in to see how you are doing today! 🤍🤍🤍 @shopjujuberry . . . #jujuberrybaby #postpartum #newmama #newborns #birth #baby #toddlerlife #tiredmoms #parents #maternalmentalhealth #selfcare #4thtrimester
Last week Rebekah birthed her 2nd baby at home at 42 weeks. Surrounded by love and topped off with toddler smooches for support ❤️ Congratulations Rebekah! #mycustomersareawesome #love #birthpool #Aquabub #homebirth #waterbirth #homebirthNZ #birthNZ #homeiswheretheheartis #birthpoolinabox #empoweredbirth #birthisnormal #expectingmother #givingbirth #birth #waterbirths #waterbirthsolutions #waterbirthing #birthsupport #laborsupport #homebirtheducation #homebirthmidwife #homebirths #birthmatters #childbirth #realbirth
Look, these suggestions are nothing new, but sometimes you may need some reminding (especially when you’re finding yourself pacing the hallways). It’s the little things you can do to keep your mind busy… Distractions Distractions Distractions There’s no need to chase labour… It will find you, sometimes in its own unique (and sometimes frustrating) way 😏 What did I do in early labour? ✅ Watched Hart of Dixie ✅ Hip circles on labour ball ✅ Kept hydrated ✅ Little snacks here and there ✅ Repacked hospital bag (think this was a nervous thing) ✅ Napped on the couch with a heat pack ✅ Little walk with hubby listening to labour playlist What did you do? Feel free to comment below ⬇️ #labour #birth #birthpreparation #labourprep #doula #doulayeppoon #baby #labourtips #pregnancy #pregnant #earlylabour
Private, safe & unobserved. The three words that are often used when discussing the factors of physiological birth. Birth works well most of the time when these three things are at the centre of the labouring women’s birth. Any disturbance when in labour can inhibit the flow of oxytocin and elevate the levels of adrenaline leading to a fight or flight response which slows labour down. Minimal talking and interruptions in the birth space is optimal. Much like love making, labouring women must feel private and safe in order to secrete oxytocin therefor relaxing into labour and birth. The comparison between making love and giving birth is important. They’re both incredibly intimate spaces that ultimately work best in dimly lit and quiet environments. As your doula we will work together to create your dream birth experience. I will provide continuous support throughout your labour and birth, always reminding you that you have everything within yourself to birth your baby. Dm me to learn more about how I can support you. • • • • • #hobartdoula #hobartmums #pregnancy #birth #bornathome #postpartumdoula #oxytocin
🌹🌸 Welcome Aliénor 🌸🌹 Design by and for @audacia21 + @selenor #creative #embroidery #xstitch #crossstitch #broderie #embroidery #embroiderersofinstagram #embroideryart #embroiderydesign #paupaul #iampaupaul #welcome #birth #babygirl
Mothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and during the hours and days that follow. It’s really important to keep mothers and babies together after the birth. Evidence supports immediate, uninterrupted skin-to-skin care after vaginal birth and during and after caesarean surgery for all stable mothers and babies, regardless of how baby will be fed. . When babies are born, providing there are no medical reasons to separate them from their mothers, routine procedures like weighing and examinations can wait until mum and baby have had that special and essential bonding time. . Skin-to-skin contact (not illustrated) provides real health benefits. It reduces both mum and baby’s stress levels, helps regulates the baby’s body temperature, promotes oxytocin production and slows bleeding in mum as a result. It also increases chances of successful breastfeeding. . Repost from @midwifemarley . #skintoskin #goldenhour #bonding #newbaby #newmom #pregnancylife #love #hormones #midwifery #midwife #midwifemarley #birth
Celebrating Rumnique & Gurnek's engagement 💖 #born2024 #indiansweets #barfilovers #suttoncoldfield #smallbusiness #indiansnob #lovefood #indiansnobbaby #birth #babyboy #Babygirl #newlyweds #babyshop #loveissweet #makeitdelicious #madewithlove #lovesweets #bedifferent #personalisedgifts #ganache #barfiwithatwist #barfiganache #somethingdiffrent #engagement #wedding #weddingfavours
BUMP TO BABY : our signature childbirth education class will walk you through everything you need to know in order to be the most knowledgeable and prepared you can be for this exciting new chapter of your life. 🤍 This six-hour format over two weekends course is aimed at building not only your confidence, but the tribe around you. You will cover topics related to your pregnancy, preparing for labor, labor and delivery, as well as postpartum and newborn care. Through hands on demonstrations, videos and props, this carefully curated class facilitates the opportunity to be mindful as you contemplate what feels right for you and your baby. ALL Mothers, Partners, Caregivers welcome - no matter where you are on your journey. Sign up for our next Bump to Baby taking place this Saturday, May 4th + next Saturday, May 11th via TheOneTribe.com. 🔗
Got this beautiful cord burning box from @thebirthpassage to sacredly burn baby girls cord when she arrives earth side. When I first learned about cord burning ceremonies for the umbilical cord, I thought it was the most magical thing, bringing the sacred element of fire into the birth and ancient tradition. I think it’s such a beautiful way to honor the baby’s individuality on this planet and I’m all about a ceremony and birth being a ritual 🕯️🪔 It’s a beautiful handmade box and smells just like earth. Grateful for the magic gone into creating the box and excited for that moment to burn the cord as a family 🤍 Did you burn your babies cord after birth? Would love to hear about it! 🔥 . . . #birth #sacredbirth #cordburning #cordburningbox #umbilicalcord #sacred #ceremony #ritual #fire #earth #elements #magic #birthmagic #sacredbirthing #candle #candlemagic
I have a secret I’ve been keeping…our singleton baby will be here in September. So excited to explore the experience of having a singleton. #pregnancyannouncement #pregnant #maternalmentalhealth #birth #singleton #twinmom
As birth doulas, one part of our role is to provide our clients with the appropriate local resources when necessary. Here are three wonderful local resources in our area that we are frequently referring our clients to: 1. @thebirthcentermidland 2. @midland.womens.clinic 3. @spainfamilychiropractic or @chiro.rise 1.) The Birth Center of Midland opens up new possibilities for women giving birth in our area and makes sure women feel supported and autonomous in their prenatal care! 2.) Midland Women’s Clinic is where some of our favorite providers can be found if you are planning a hospital birth! DM us if you have questions! 3.) We’ve loved these chiropractors and so have our pregnant clients! They are kind and love taking care of moms 🩷 Have your own local recommendations to share?! Comment ⬇️!! #midlandtx #MidlandTexas #MidlandOdessa #WestTexas #Permianbasin #Doula #birth #BirthOn #doulasupport #birthdoula #hospitalbirth #homebirth #naturalhospitalbirth #bebrave #pregnantinmidlandtx #birthcenter #newmom #birthplan #prenatalcare
•elective 39 week induction• It is the only circumstance where providers recommend interfering in a healthy, physiologic process that is proceeding normally. Doctors don’t, for example, propose installing pacemakers in older people with healthy hearts on the offhand chance that they might develop a problem down the line. For one thing, you can’t improve on a natural process that is working properly; you can only disrupt it. For another, every medical intervention has potential harms. Using them on healthy people means exposing them to those harms with no counterbalancing benefit. These two principles apply to routine induction. Preparation for labor involves a complex set of hormonal interactions that prepare the baby for life in the outside world, orchestrate the birth process, help mother and baby cope with the stress of labor, promote successful breastfeeding, and foster attachment between mother and child. And the drugs and procedures used to induce labor come with risks, including, fortunately rarely, causing severe and life-threatening complications.” Source: https://hencigoer.com/is-routine-elective-induction-at-39-wks-a-good-idea/ Just to list one study we have: In a 2017 study, researchers looked at the experiences of 2851 women having their first baby in Pennsylvania, USA. Women who underwent induction of labour were found to be about twice as likely to deliver by caesarean (35.9%) than women in spontaneous labor (18.9%). If you have questions about your birth and would like evidence based information, please visit www.evidencebasedbirth.com You can also view this information at: https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/induction-increases-caesarean/#:~:text=Women%20who%20underwent%20induction%20of,of%20labour%3A%20cervical%20dilatation%20%3C3 Sources: www.evidencebasedbirth.com https://hencigoer.com/routine-39-week-induction-busting-the-arrive-trial/ https://hencigoer.com/is-routine-elective-induction-at-39-wks-a-good-idea/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6366839/ #informedisbest #birth #lactationsupport #lactationconsultant #lactationeducation #delaware #smallbusinessmama #supportisbest #ibclc
•elective 39 week induction• It is the only circumstance where providers recommend interfering in a healthy, physiologic process that is proceeding normally. Doctors don’t, for example, propose installing pacemakers in older people with healthy hearts on the offhand chance that they might develop a problem down the line. For one thing, you can’t improve on a natural process that is working properly; you can only disrupt it. For another, every medical intervention has potential harms. Using them on healthy people means exposing them to those harms with no counterbalancing benefit. These two principles apply to routine induction. Preparation for labor involves a complex set of hormonal interactions that prepare the baby for life in the outside world, orchestrate the birth process, help mother and baby cope with the stress of labor, promote successful breastfeeding, and foster attachment between mother and child. And the drugs and procedures used to induce labor come with risks, including, fortunately rarely, causing severe and life-threatening complications.” Source: https://hencigoer.com/is-routine-elective-induction-at-39-wks-a-good-idea/ Just to list one study we have: In a 2017 study, researchers looked at the experiences of 2851 women having their first baby in Pennsylvania, USA. Women who underwent induction of labour were found to be about twice as likely to deliver by caesarean (35.9%) than women in spontaneous labor (18.9%). If you have questions about your birth and would like evidence based information, please visit www.evidencebasedbirth.com You can also view this information at: https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/induction-increases-caesarean/#:~:text=Women%20who%20underwent%20induction%20of,of%20labour%3A%20cervical%20dilatation%20%3C3 Sources: www.evidencebasedbirth.com https://hencigoer.com/routine-39-week-induction-busting-the-arrive-trial/ https://hencigoer.com/is-routine-elective-induction-at-39-wks-a-good-idea/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6366839/ #informedisbest #birth #lactationsupport #lactationconsultant #lactationeducation #delaware #smallbusinessmama #supportisbest #ibclc
I’ve been mostly booked up this year, but a sweet may mama unexpectedly had her baby earlier than planned which was so special! So now I’m opening a mid-late may spot at a discounted rate! 20% off my standard service price. If you or someone you know was contemplating a doula, but found most are full or weren’t sure until now take this as your sign to reach out! Share for anyone needing a doula next month!
This birth was a perfect example of trusting your gut! This mama knew that the original provider she was with was not listening to her and not giving her the care she deserved. She changed providers last minute, and it was the best decision she made. Not only did the provider give her many options, but was so patient during her long labor. It really was amazing watching mama advocate for herself and her baby. So proud of her! 💗 #birth #birthdoula #labor #naturalbirth #trustyourgut #happybaby #chicago #chicagodoula #chicagomoms #hospitalbirth #womenarestrong #childbirth
the people who surround you in your birth space MATTER 💛 i saw so much encouragement, love and gentleness during katelin’s birth. it was so beautiful to witness. #birthright #waterbirth #waterbirthing #waterbirthbaby #birthphotography #birthphotographer #birthphotos #pittsburghbirthphotographer #pennsylvaniabirthphotographer #themidwifecenterpgh #pennsylvaniaphotographer #naturalbirthing #birthingwithoutfear #birth #birthingcenter #supportivebirth
29.04.2024👑🌞💛🌟✨💫🪐 Wenn ich mein Leben anschaue und mit 24 meine Jahre seit Tag 1 auf dieser Erde reflektiere, werde ich demütig über die Reise die ich bisher gegangen bin. Das was ich bis jetzt erlebt habe, hat mich geformt. In unterschiedlichster Form und vielfältigster Art und Weise. Mein Tempel der mir dieses Leben nun schon 288 Monate, 1252 Wochen und 8760 Tage geschenkt hat. Wie könnte ich keine Demut fühlen? Mit 24 bin ich imstande zu sprechen, habe fallen und fliegen gelernt und vor allem erkannt, dass mich nichts befreien kann wenn ich es nicht zulasse. Die Erfahrungen, die bisher in meinen Knochen sitzen, werden wohl immer gelebt bleiben. Und das was vor mir liegt, wird wohl immer die unbekannte Magie in meinem Leben bleiben, die dieses Leben lebenswert macht. Menschen die kommen und gehen. Gefühle die kommen und gehen. Schmerzen die kommen und gehen. Das Leben - eine Aneinanderreihung von Momenten, die mich erfahren und erkennen lassen. Bunt, wild und gefährlich würde ich es beschreiben. Dieses Spiel des Unbekannten. Dieses mystische Geheimnis. Dieses so große Wunder. Diese unbeschreibliche Magie. Diese Schönheit, die ich erfahre und sehe. Dieser WEG, dieses Leben, wird das größte Abendteuer, die unerklärlichste Erfahrung und spannendste Geschichte bleiben. Und vor allem eins: ein unlösbares Geheimnis. Egal wer oder was dir auf deinem Weg begegnet: Hab Mut. Warme Gedanken, liebende Augen und ein umarmendes Herz werden dich immer finden. DANKE. 20.04.2024 #day #of #birth #sterblichundunsterblich #menschlichundunendlich #ichliebedenapril #meinmonat #danke🤍🤍🤍
First time making a painting to celebrate the birth of a baby! #birth sampler #christening #babyshower #baptism
GET IN THE MOOD WITH MY 2 PART SERIES✨ Empowered is a word that we see often… But Did you know the true definition? Being the authority over your birth empowers YOU✨ When we hand our authority over to a care provider or even birth worker, we are shrinking ourselves & empowering THEM Both options have a huge ripple effect. I go deep into it all in The Birth Mood on my YT🎥 It’s a great place to start on how mental birth is✨ Drop a MOOD⬇️to be sent the link xo Ilysm Kathryn #doula #birthdoula #virtualdoula #birth #birthprep #birthpreparation #birtheducation #pregnant #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #fearlessbirth #uplevel #mindsetshift #transformation #transformative #birthcoach #mindsetcoach
Olis . . . . #yves #ARTMS #loossemble #loona #Chuu #birth #loona #shitpost #shitpostenespañol #cursedimage #pascua #artms
I get compliments on my Breastmilk Jewelry nearly weekly and after I tell them what it is they either give me a 🥹, 🤢 or 🤯 #breastmilkjewelry #breastfeeding #breastmilkring #postpartum #motherhood #breastfedbaby #breastfeed #newmom #babyshower #birth #csection #babylove
Колко е дълга една бременност? Докато трае, изглежда безкрайна. Но като мине време ☺️ За мен, това беше един миг на промяна на мисленето ми, за който съм изключително благодарна. Самата бременност с всичките ѝ красиви предизвикателства, очакването и подготовката за раждането, ми дадоха напълно нова перспектива. Мисля че и на Николай 🤗 💛 Няколко незабравими момента: • Когато чухме пулса да първи път • Когато разбрахме, че ще имаме момиченце • Когато усетих за първи път движението ѝ • След време го усети и той • Когато спря да ми е лошо 😄 • Когато разбрах, че ще бъде много живо и активно бебе • Когато гледахме подготвителен курс заедно 💛 • Докато простирахме първата бебешка пералня • Първата контракция... По време на която, разбрах колко се е променило мисленето ми. Родих естествено, във вода, без упойка, без никаква намеса и с любимият ми до мен през цялото време 🙏 Ще съхранявам в сърцето си всеки момент от тези 24часа и ще черпя сила, когато се почувствам безсилна. Жените сме невероятни същества 🤗 На мен така ми се даде да го разбера. 29.04.2023 е денят, в който се родих отново 🙏 #pregnancy #birth #yogawithsakshi #yogagirl
Baby milestones in pearlescent acrylic with uv dtf prints £18.99 #babyshower #babygirl🎀 #baby #babyfever #pregnancy #celebration #birth
Wooden baby blocks. Can be personalised to an individual name. Different designs available. 4x4cm natural wind blocks £1.99 per letter/block #baby #babyshower #babygift #babygırl #babyboy #babyboomer #pregnancy #celebration #birth
🎂𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕🎂 For a long time I didn't dare posting these photos, but this year I thought… Fuck it 😎 If someone asked me to describe my 30s, I’d say: Gaining a fuller grasp of who you are. Shedding away what you thought you wanted, or pretended you wanted, and reaching as close a version of your real “Self” as possible. No bullshit, no pretence. Your realisation that your time here is limited gets more real, and so you no longer want to waste time with stuff that don’t actually matter to you or fulfil you. You also don’t sweat the small things as much as you used to…. You have more perspective and can weed out what truly matters from what doesn't. You know yourself and what makes you happy a lot more, and it’s all about getting more of that stuff in. It's also about having gratitude for everything you have and have already achieved to date 🙏🏼 It's about understanding ALL parts of You - the Good, the Bad the Ugly - and finding ways to accept it, correcting what needs to be, and finding a way to be at peace within yourself. It’s all a work in progress - I am a work in progress… And each year brings its share of lessons 😁🤓📝 I'm here for it 🙏🏼 Roll on 30s!! 😎✌🏼🥳 Happy Birthday to Lil’ (and Big) Me 💃🏻🥂🎂 🎁 👧🏻 Pic: @photography_aura MUA: @vanezalondonomua * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #bday #bdaygirl #birthday #birth #day #celebration #reflection #gratitute #happiness #happyday #happyweekend #happygirl #30something #30ans #etdespoussieres #learning #shedding #skin #lapielquehabito #findingyou #journey #life #motto #spirit #instabday #anniversaire #anotheryear #lavieestbelle #lookup #moveforward
“Low intervention” is just a phrase to describe that your birth WAS or WILL BE disturbed. Some examples of “low interventions” that are in actuality incredibly damaging the birth process: 👀 Being observed. 🚙 Leaving your home. 💡 Bright lights. 🗣️ Noises. 💧 IVs. 🌹 Cervical checks. 🚦 Coached pushing. ⏰ Being timed. 🩺 Being monitored. #hospitalbirth #birth #homebirth #midwife #lowintervention #lowinterventionbirth #naturalbirth #naturalbirthing #freebirth
“This is my second time using Care for Mom Doula. (I’ve already written a google review when I used Kelly who was fantastic). This time I used Hannah. As I was a second time Mom I was just way less worried about the process and didn’t text Hannah 3 times a week so I just didn’t know her as well as I knew Kelly (I’d known Kelly years before asking her to be my doula). That being said in the two prenatal meetings I really got to know Hannah better and when it came down to the birth she was fantastic. Hannah has a really bright personality and is really engaging, my husband jokingly commented how he didn’t know how my birth would go since Hannah, myself and my best friend are all extremely loud individuals. That being said, you watch the recording and there was a sacred quiet that transcended that room. Hannah did a great job balancing myself and another client she had who was in labor. I never felt like I was less important and Hannah had a back up who took her place after my baby was delivered. Hannah helped me specifically by providing counter pressure and directing my best friend on what she could do (keeping the tub warm) while my husband focused on supporting me and I focused on birthing my baby. Also I want to thank Kim who was a calming and lovely presence who took Hannah’s place after my baby was delivered. She held my hand as I was having unpredicted complications. Overall I’ve now worked with 3 doulas from this company and they are all gems.” -Grace Drury, January 2024 . . . . #birth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #love #homebirth #childbirth #birthphotography #birthwithoutfear #breastfeeding #naturalbirth #birthdoula #hypnobirthing #childbirtheducation #birthphotographer #babygirl #labor #babies #mom #midwifery #motherstouchdoulaservice #gspdoula #bloombirthdoulaservices #letsdoulathis #heldingrace
!!NEW DIGITAL PRODUCTS!! Today’s spotlight shines on our Positive Affirmation Cards for Kids, designed to nurture young minds with messages of confidence and encouragement. As the week unfolds, expectant parents will find comfort and courage in our Positive Birth Affirmations, while our Daily Affirmation Cards will serve as a beacon of light for anyone seeking daily doses of inspiration and self-love. Stay tuned for daily releases and let the magic of positive affirmations transform your week ahead! 🤍 #positiveaffirmations #digital #digitalproduct #selflove #motivation #labour #pregnancy #birth #Baby #kids #children #Family #CherishedMoments #SmallBusiness #CourtneyMakesThat #Handmade #HandmadeGifts #LocalBusiness #SupportLocalBusiness
Baby showering with mum & masis 💗💙 #33weekspregnant
I recently got a tens unit to have in my doula bag for clients! ✨ Have you used one before? The benefits of using a tens machine may include: + natural pain relief + gives you some control over pain relief (you have your own controller so you are in charge of the pulsations) + you can remain mobile during labor rather than being restricted to a bed + can be used alongside other methods of pain relief and can be a great accompaniment to hypnobirthing + can be discontinued at any time + may feel therapeutic and relaxing A tens machine is a drug-free pain relief option for labor. It sends small, safe pulses of electrical current onto your skin. They are thought to affect the way pain signals are sent to the brain. The pulses pass through your skin and into your muscles and tissues. This gives you a gentle tingling or buzzing sensation, which may be stronger or weaker, depending on the setting level. The pulses are said to stimulate your body to release natural, feel-good hormones called endorphins (which are our body’s natural pain relief hormones). This helps you to feel in control of your labor and be less anxious, and it offers a distraction from your contractions. The theory behind the effectiveness of tens machines is that the pulsations flood your nervous system which then limits your body’s ability to send pain signals to your spinal cord and brain. Although it does not work for all moms during labor and birth, it does assist a high level of women so it might still be worth considering!
B i r t h S t o r y ✨ Thank you Anna for sharing your amazing birth story! Redeeming birth, facing anxiety and receiving strength and courage from God 💙💙💙💙 Read through the story in the images. Anna ends with this: ‘I have been on a high since she was born and am filled with gratitude and a sense of achievement when I think of her birth. My physical and mental recovery has also been much quicker this time around. We can surrender our fears to God and ask him for a redemptive, calm birth, knowing that He made our bodies to do this. He doesn’t want us to approach our due dates with fear but with courage and confidence, knowing that He supplies all our needs, will be with us every step of the labour and is our strength where we are weak.’ #birth #labour #childbirth #naturalbirth #hospitalbirth #pregnancyretreat #christianhypnobirthing #hypnobirthing #prayer #christiandoula #doula #bristolbirth #birthinbristol #positivebirth #birthstory #duedates #strengthinGod #motherhood @christianhypnobirthing Eek! This is my 600th Instagram post!! 😱😱
Two Moons, a Baby, a Sky, many Stars & a Milky Way.... ⭐✨🌝💛🌝✨⭐ @liliselkie @parteriasomatica #breastfeedingmom #milk #lechematerna #leche #lactantes #allaitement #motherhood #breastfeed #mothermilk #lactancia #baby #motherart #postpartum #breastfeeding #mothering #parenthood #twomoms #dosmamas #lactanciamaterna #mother #birthart #madreartista #posparto #madre #fourtrimester #birth #nacimiento #motherartist #parenting #mama
Hoy, 5 días de vida de Luciana! ❤️ Te amamos infinitamente mi amor. . . . . #baby #babygirl #newborn #birth #birthannouncement #daughter #family #love #happiness #happy #blessed #godisgood #motherhood #childbirth #birthphotography #breastfeeding #maternity #birthday #momlife #mom #parenting #parenthood
Mindful Birthing was filled with so much goodness. “All that you need, is already within.” Of all the things…one of my favorites to talk about and to demonstrate are movements and supported positions for laboring and birth. Squatting, slow dancing, rebozos…oh my. The strength and power our bodies are capable of is both magical and inspiring. Love. Connection. Strength. Trust. Ooooo the feels. Mindful Birthing with @mapleseedbirth @allbodiesallbirths and @beloved.bodywork.yoga will certainly be offered again. #birth #support #birtheducation #doula #midwife #breastfeedingsupport #labor #community #baby #yoga #birthpartner
Lord help me, I ate so much of this stuff trying to get labor started with Greyson that I can even see them anymore. Some of them do have science to back them and some...who knows but a 40 week pregnancy mama is willing to try it ALL 👋 Hi, I’m Trish, and I’m a labor and delivery nurse. ➡️Comment #fearlessbirth to join us for our FREE 5 day birth experience where we will take you under our wing and share all our secrets with you through live free classes and community. ➡️ then come back and comment #THIRD for my free labor prep pack 🍍Pineapple: It has bromelain, which breaks down proteins in tissue and may soften the cervix or encourage it to loosen, not scientifically proven but... 🍵Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: Tones the uterus for birth (can start as early as 32 weeks) 👶🏼 Dates: Eating six a day has been shown (not perfectly) to soften your cervix (can start as early as 27 weeks) 🌶️ Spicy Foods: Thought to induce labor 🍆 Eggplant: Also thought to induce labor 🌿 Primrose Oil: Ripen the cervix (poke a hole in the capsule and insert into Vjay, wear a pad mama. Start as early as 37 weeks) Just remember to talk to your provider before taking anything that prepares your body for labor. ⬇️ Did anything work for you? Comment and share the good: #30weeks #30weekspregnant #31weeks #31weekspregnant #bellybump #birth #whattoexpect #spinningbabies #pregnancyhealth #13weeks #14weeks #15weeks #16weeks #pregnant #labornursemama #17weekspregnant #17weeks #childbirtheducation #birthclass #18weeks #19weeks #20weeks #21weeks #22weeks #23weeks #24weeks #25weeks #26weekspregnant
Baby kisses are messy, sticky, drooly and....perfect! 🥰 📸 @winniandminiphotography #mumasil #expecting #birth #postpartum #breastfeeding #newmum #mumtobe #pregnancy #babybump #motherhood #maternity #postpartumjourney #newborn #baby #breastpump #hospitalbag #hospitalbagessentials #breastmilk #mumlife #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingtips #lactation #midwife #doula
In the dance of pregnancy and birth, find your rhythm of empowerment—advocate boldly, nourish deeply, move freely, and embrace the transformative journey ahead. 💫🌿 Follow for more 👉🏻 @clearlightbirth 🥰 A great way you can prepare for birth is by creating a birth plan! ✅Get a FREE Birth Plan Template 👉🏻by clicking the link in my bio! #birthplan #birth #birthdoula #doula #birthworker #birthkeeper #naturalbirth #holisticdoula #pregnancytips #EmpoweredMotherhood #TransformativeJourney
Planning for your little one's arrival? 🎉Let us help you craft the perfect birth plan! Our experienced doulas provide personalized support to ensure your birth experience aligns with your wishes and preferences. From home births to hospital births, we're here to support you every step of the way. Contact us now to start planning! ✨ . . . #southerndoulaservices #birthpreparation #positivebirth #childbirtheducation #postpartumsupport #homebirth #birth #doulaservices
Celebrating Sam Waston's birthday. The number 70. @_trevorariza @kamille_losangeles @samwatsongolfclassic Take care of your health and get out in the sun #sun #birth #day #friendship
Just in case you needed the reminder to give yourself grace 🩷 Repost from @randompaintress #motherhood #matrescence #growth #metamorphosis #mother #mothering #pregnancy #birth #postpartum #perinatalmentalhealth #seasonsofmotherhood #mumlife #realtalk
EP #11 now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and I heart radio! n today’s episode we chat with Dr Kelly Beanland, Director and Chiropractor at Hunter Health Spines in East Maitland. 👉🏽Kelly talks about the role of chiropractic in pregnancy and postpartum care. Chiropractic care is a holistic approach that focuses on the balance and function of the body. 👉🏽She debunks the myth of cracking bones and explains that gentle pressure is used during treatment. She explains that chiropractic care is safe for all family members, including infants and children. 👉🏽 We delve into care for babies and discuss that new mothers commonly underrate post birth issues in babies, such as sleep, feeding and tummy time, as developmental instead of mechanistic, and chiropractic care can help with behavioural support. 👉🏽She also explains the way babies are birthed, either vaginally or via caesarean, can impact their development. #motherhood #navigatingmotherhood #breastfeeding #tummytime #chiropracticcare #ibclc #pregnancy #birth #labour #waterbirth #tonguetie #fourthtrimester #newborn #privatemidwife #postpartumjourney #ittakesavillage #mumlife #hypnobirth #australianpodcast #parentingtips #mumhacks #matresence #doulainsights #newborn #holisticcare #huntervalley #maitland #cessnock #newcastle
// My boy living his best life 🥰💙 // . . . . #dexterandduke #puppy #pup #puppies #newborn #birth #jackrussell #cockerspaniel #cockerjack #dog #doggo #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstargram #pets #life #love #likeforlikes
loved attending the @loveyourbirth.columbia expo this year! Met so many sweet folks & got to share all about my heart for supporting mamas throughout pregnancy, labor + birth ✨ also a fun plus having the whole reason I’m a doula, my sister, right by my side 💗 • • • • • #doula #birthdoula #birth #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #birthsupport #laborsupport #birthjourney #laboranddelivery #birthworker #christianbirthworkers #christiandoula #birthdoulasupport #birthmatters #birthdoulacare #prenatalcare #postpartum #newmom #motherhood #birthcommunity #postpartumjourney #postpartumsupport #birthdoulalife #doulalife #dwellingtidedoula #columbiasc #loveyourbirth #loveyourbirthexpo
I’ve got some exciting stuff cooking up! Stay tuned! #physiologicbirth #pregnancy #birth #motherhood
Before the busy Frieze week begins next week in NYC, wanted to share another fascinating exhibition from the @labiennale. Artist Yoko Mohri who represented Japan pavilion, curated by Sook-Kyung Lee, transformed the entire pavilion into an installation of sound, smell, movement, and light, for which she got inspiration on the Tokyo subway. Seeing the ad hoc efforts seen in Tokyo subway stations to stop water leaks, she is artificially creating leaks to try to then fix them, using a variety of household goods available in Venice. “In a world where floods affect the environment, and especially in Venice, a city hit by a flood once every fifty years, the last one in 2019, Moré Moré will resonate with a wide range of issues. Decomposition generates sounds and light by inserting electrodes into fruits and converting their moisture into electric signals. The fruits’ internal state shifts constantly, modulating the pitch of the drone and the intensity of the light while they start emitting a sweet smell of decay, dissolving or withering. With a title that etymologically signifies “to place together (compose)”, the exhibition asks what it means for people to be and work together in a world facing multiple global crises. Paradoxically, the crisis brings out the greatest creativity — inspired by the subway workers’ resourceful measures against water leak.” (Pavilion) It was eerily moving and fascinating to witness the decay and rebirth of things all around us. #japan #pavilion #venicebiennale #yokomohri #artwork #conceptual #installation #mixedmedia #sitespecific #decay #birth #rebirth #leak #subway #tokyo #theme #inspiration #unique #idea #climate #climatechange #contemporaryart
C-section awareness month Ask a 100 year old mother her birth story and she’ll tell you, she’ll remember every detail because it’s something, as mothers, that never leaves us. April is C-section awareness month 🤍With 1 in 4 pregnant women in the UK having a caesarean birth this month is a time to shed light on the experiences of these mothers ✨ Some are planned, some emergency, some save lives. All of these are birth ✨ #caesareanawarenessmonth #caesarean #caesareanbirth #csectionawarenessmonth #csectionrecovery #birth #pregnancy #pregnancyyoga #yoga #womenscircle #motherhood #birthstory 📸 @mattoatenphotographer
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