Fernlea Doulas

02/19/2023

11/21/2022

| 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐬 |⁣
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Do you suffer from…⁣
• pelvic pain⁣
• incontinence problems⁣
• weak core⁣
• possible prolapse⁣
• birth trauma⁣
• discomforts associated to pregnancy or birth⁣
• diastasis recti (muscle seperation)⁣
• etc⁣
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This program is 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮!!!⁣
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We are looking to have Dr. Corinne Theriault, chiropractor and certified GrowCo instructor, lead a 4 week pelvic floor program specific to our moms! This will include a consultation with Dr. Theriault & 4 weeks in the gym, 2 times per week. ⁣
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Personally, after the birth of my daughter, I’ve suffered from maaaaany postpartum pelvic floor issues. We all know how important our pelvic floor health is and should be taken care of.⁣
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Candidate criteria’s:⁣
• a mom 😜⁣
• minimum 6 weeks postpartum⁣
• 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐞⁣
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We are looking at bringing this program into the gym as of JANUARY. If this is something you’re interested in, comment below or send us a DM. Questions are more than welcomed! ⁣
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Get your pelvic health in check!!⁣
New moms, bring your babies!

07/27/2022

05/12/2022

Researchers from The Children's Hospital Westmead in Sydney, Australia released a study that confirmed not only how infants die from sudden infant death syndrome, but why.

04/22/2022

Thanks for the share, Kylie Jurchuk, Registered Nutritionist.

Skipping breakfast (nearly 25% of Americans do!) can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. It can also disrupt circadian rhythms.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
A 2021 study looked at breakfast eating in pregnancy & the incidence of gestational diabetes (GD). They found that skipping breakfast 4 or more days per week before and during early pregnancy was associated w/ an increased risk of GD.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Not only can skipping breakfast affect your blood sugar regulation, but it may also impact your nutrient intake. In another study, pregnant women in the 2nd tri who skipped breakfast 2 or more times/wk had significantly lower intakes of protein and lower levels of EPA & DHA (crucial omega-3 fatty acids for baby’s brain development) and β-carotene (an antioxidant) compared to non-skippers.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
While food may be the last thing on your mind if you’re in the thick of the first trimester and experiencing nausea or other symptoms, even a small snack is better than nothing (and may actually reduce your symptoms!).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Whether food in the morning is unappealing to you right now or you’re just a habitual breakfast skipper, try eating a meal or small snack within 30 min of waking (it doesn’t have to be breakfast foods!) and see how you feel. Keeping a snack at your bedside and moving slowly first thing in the morning may also help with nausea.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
For more tips on managing nausea in the first trimester and/or to get breakfast ideas, see ch 5 & 7 of . Also check out my article for linked in comments below (along with sources).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I know there may be some intermittent fasters who disagree with this post. For my thoughts on IF and pregnancy specifically, I link to my article on that topic as well. (Or search my site for "fasting" )

03/15/2022

Where are the birth books
that talk about this work
That tell you about how you will likely spiral out
And melt down
In those final days (or weeks!)
Waiting
Wondering
Floating between worlds
Out of your mind
Unbearable in your body

This heavy, sacred work.
One moment- trusting. Breathing. Making soup for the freezer.
And then the next- screaming into the bathroom mirror
Sobbing into your hand towels
Convinced you’ll be pregnant forever
Convinced you can’t stand one more minute
Not knowing

Feeling so beyond ready.
And then wondering
Will I ever be ready?!!

This is the work
One moment- affirmations. Walks around the neighborhood. Red raspberry tea by the gallon.
And then the next- cursing the calendar, the mailman, your partner and his mother and your mother and every human who has ever given birth before you

This is the work
Double checking your due date app 8 times before breakfast and begging your body for any sign that labor is close
And then collapsing on the couch, hoping you never give birth because you can’t even find the energy to sweep the kitchen

There are no answers here.
There’s no timeline or schedule that makes sense
Time is swirling and murky
Breaking us open
Tearing apart the illusion of control we cling to so tightly
This is the work of birth
And without realizing it, you are already doing it.
You’re already in it- deep and real. And so close.

03/10/2022

Was your labor termed "failure to progress"?

ACOG says that a person is not considered to be in active labor until six centimeters and cannot be termed as “failure to progress” until she:
- is at least six centimeters dilated
- her waters have ruptured
- and no cervical change has been made in six hours of labor.

Cervical change includes:
- The cervix moves from posterior to an anterior position
- The cervix ripens and softens
- The cervix effaces
- The cervix dilates

Was your labor a true failure to progress?

01/28/2022

Fantastic visual and description.

01/05/2022

To all the late nights.
To all the cluster feedings.
To all the early mornings.
To all the sleepless nights.
To all the tears.
To all the feelings of isolation.
Breastfeeding is HARD.... and a full time job all on its own ❤️

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