Onēsan Labor Doula + Birth Photography -By Erica Curtis

02/12/2025

A good person to follow for in-depth information on many birth related things. She does a great job explaining things in layman’s terms.

02/12/2025

Verbiage to back you up!

26/11/2025

Doula Tip of the Day:
🧘‍♀️ Use slow, low vocal tones during contractions.
Humming or releasing a deep “oooo” or “aaaah” can relax the jaw and pelvic floor, helping the body open more easily and reducing tension throughout labor.

25/11/2025

Doula Tip of the Day:
🪑 Use upright positions to work with gravity.
Standing, swaying, hands-and-knees, or leaning over a birth ball can help your baby move down more efficiently and may reduce the intensity of contractions on your back. Changing positions every 20–30 minutes keeps labor progressing without exhausting you.

24/11/2025

Doula Tip of the Day:
🤲 Use steady counter‑pressure on the lower back.
Firm, continuous pressure during contractions especially on the sacrum can ease back labor and provide a grounded sense of relief.

23/11/2025

Doula Tips of the Day:
🌬️ Make space for the exhale.
During contractions, focus on a long, slow exhale longer than the inhale. This helps release body tension, keeps the jaw soft, and signals the nervous system to stay calm, making each wave easier to manage.

🧊 Try “temperature contrast” for comfort.
A cool cloth on the forehead paired with warmth on the lower back or abdomen can help balance sensations, ease tension, and make contractions feel more manageable.

22/11/2025

When a child is born outside of the United States but acquires U.S. citizenship at birth through a U.S. citizen parent or parents, we issue a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) to formally document citizenship. For the first time in 14 years, we recently released a newly redesigned CRBA document. The new design features the National Mall and the Tidal Basin in Washington DC during cherry blossom season and it incorporates the latest security features to prevent fraud and uphold document integrity🌸🌸🌸. Find more information about CRBAs at https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/living-abroad/birth.html

21/11/2025

For those that need a visual!!!

21/11/2025

Yayyyyyyy!!!! A win for working moms!

21/11/2025

Doula Tip of the Day:
🧠 Create a “labor mantra.”
Choose a short, steady phrase—like “One wave at a time” or “I breathe, I soften”—and repeat it during contractions. A simple mantra helps regulate breathing, anchors focus, and calms the nervous system as labor progresses.

21/11/2025