Doulas of Northern Virginia

02/13/2025

02/13/2025

We love and all of her {fun} education!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
T W I N S 👶 👶⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Did you know there are many different variations of twins? Not just “fraternal” and “identical” 💕⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In fact, we just classify that DIZYGOTIC twins are “fraternal” because they came from TWO eggs (Di = two)⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And MONOZYGOTIC twins are identical because they came from ONE egg (Mono = one) ⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
tips_from_nurse_tori_ also did an awesome all-inclusive post about ALL the different types, so go check her post out!⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are some of the common kinds:⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Diamniotic Dichorionic “Di Di” (2 amniotic sacs & 2 placentas), can be fused OR separate, as depicted above! These types of twins can be identical or fraternal!⁣⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Diamniotic Monochorionic (2 amniotic sacs & 1 placenta) These types of twins can only be identical!⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Monoamniotic Monochorionic (1 amniotic sac, 1 placenta) These types of twins can also only be identical, and this is the most rare type!⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Where are my multiple mamas at? 👶👶👶👶⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Do you know what type of twins you have? 💕⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

06/21/2023

Know how to really support a family postpartum?
Share all around! One thing we talk about is the "village" after having a baby... but is the village really supporting you the way you need?

How to Truly Help New Parents After Birth by DONVA | Jun 21, 2023 | Labor & Delivery, newborn, nursery, Postpartum | 0 comments Adjusting to life with a brand new baby can often times be tiring and trying for parents. Have you ever wondered what you can do to truly help a new parent after they have....

06/17/2023

𝐁 𝐥 𝐞 𝐬 𝐬 𝐢 𝐧 𝐠 ⁣​​​​​​​​​Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. ⁣​​​​​​​​​𝘑𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝟷:𝟻 ⁣
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06/15/2023

Embrace the power of patience as you nurture new life within, trusting in the miraculous journey of pregnancy. tag your friends that are patiently waiting!

06/15/2023

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06/14/2023

Ok, REAL talk ladies. That loud and messy house one day will be quiet, spotless and lonely. Your house at one point will be exactly how you want it, but you won’t have little one’s around – picking you flowers, coloring pictures, dumping out legos to make you the best creation ever, splashing water from the tub – that will be over and you will inevitably miss the days where the home seemed a wee bit too chaotic. Don’t compare yourself. Don’t compare yourself to moms that have older kids and seem to have started to get their s**t together, don’t compare yourself to Instagram moms that look like they are living the best life, with the best husbands, in the prettiest houses, don’t compare yourself to a magazine laying your counter in the kitchen with the color coded baskets and neatly stacked books. Do NOT compare. Learn. Your home, and your life do not define you as a mother. 💗

06/14/2023

Are you having a C-Section? ♥️⁣⁣​​​​​​​​​.⁣⁣​​​​​​​​​Here are some tips about recovery! 🥰⁣⁣⁣⁣
✴️ Take it EXTRA EXTRA slow. Many people find that they really can’t do much of anything but hold/feed baby in the first few days at home. ⁣⁣
✴️ Contrary to what many think, yep....you still have vaginal bleeding (I know, some people don’t realize that!). You’ll still have approximately the same amount of vaginal bleeding that a woman who has had a vaginal delivery will have. Your placenta still detached from your uterine wall, and that takes time to heal!⁣⁣
✴️ There’s a big incision on your abdomen, so bending down WILL take some getting used to! ⁣⁣
✴️ Going along with that, make SURE you hold your incision with a small pillow/towel/something when you cough/sneeze/laugh etc. This helps decrease the stress on the incision, and can help decrease the likelihood of it re-opening.⁣⁣
✴️ Ibuprofen and stool softeners are you friends, take ‘em unless you have contraindications!⁣⁣
✴️ And finally, make sure you have lots of help! This goes for either way you deliver baby (obviously), but esp for c-section mamas, because you will be much more limited in the early days! Whether it’s your partner, your family or friends coming over, make sure you have ample support lined up, you’ll need it! ♥️⁣⁣⁣⁣
C-section mamas, do you have any other recovery tips you can share? 💜⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

06/13/2023

🌟 Supporting New Families with Love and Care! 💖✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous and transformative experience. As a community, let's rally together to provide unwavering support for these beautiful journeys. 💪🤱

🤝 Whether it's lending a helping hand, offering a listening ear, or simply showering them with love, our support can make a world of difference. Let's create a nurturing environment where new families feel empowered and cherished every step of the way. 🌈

💕 Tag someone below who has been a pillar of support during your parenting journey or share your favorite ways to support new families. Together, we can build a network of love and encouragement! 💫

06/12/2023

yep.... They don't play with a toy for MONTHS but suddenly after we toss it they ask for it again 🙄 🤪 or it makes way too much noise! ​​​​​​​​​

06/12/2023

The excitement is building as the due date approaches! Time to pack your essentials for the hospital stay. Here's a quick checklist to make sure you're prepared:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​1️⃣ Comfy clothes and toiletries
2️⃣ Snacks and drinks for energy
3️⃣ Important documents and birth plan
4️⃣ Baby essentials like clothes and diapers

Remember, it's all about being comfortable and ready for the miracle ahead! Share your must-have items for a hospital birth in the comments below. 💕💼

06/11/2023

Let’s do a Play-doh anatomy lesson! 😂🙌🏻⁣​​​​​​​​​.⁣​​​​​​​​​I feel like a LOT of people (not just pregnant people) aren’t really 100% clear on what’s going on in there when you’re pregnant. ⁣⁣
You know there’s a baby, a placenta, and baby is in this amniotic fluid type stuff, but how does it all connect and work in there?⁣⁣
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This is basic anatomy 101, depicting a low-risk pregnancy, and I would say that baby is about 20-ish weeks 😂 ⁣⁣
My placenta in relation to my baby is a little bigger than I had liked it to be, but you get the idea!!⁣⁣⁣⁣