The Mothership: Asheville Doula and Birth Services

06/04/2020

02/06/2020

Under the new policy, families are entitled to a total 14 months of paid leave. The health minister says the goal is to both improve gender equality and boost a declining birth rate.

02/06/2020

Do you know the benefits for both mother and baby by having an undisturbed first hour after birth? Here are 7 massive benefits worth considering.

10/23/2019

Meet your needs, parents. We see you 💗

09/13/2019

Here's some real talk from a new mama, who happens to be a news anchor. Family leave is a luxury in this country, and is considered a basic right in most other developed countries. Postpartum doulas fill some of the gap of the lack of support in this country, but ideally, families would be able to spend the weeks after birth all nestled in together.

07/22/2019

When you're packing your birth bag, throw a couple combs in there!

"Using a comb during labor is just one of the many simple but effective ways to reduce the pain of contractions. Pick one up for cheap at a dollar store and throw it in your hospital bag! Be sure to tell your partner and/or doula you want to try the technique so they can help you remember when the time comes"

Did you know a comb can be used during labor?! And no its not for your hair.

When gripped in your hands, a comb can help hit acupuncture points in your hands.

It also plays into the gate control pain theory. This theory states that the brain can only focus on a select number of sensations. Because the nerve endings are closer on your hands they reach your brain faster. Helping your body forget about the contractions.

ETA: For those who have asked how to hold it Having the comb hit at the base of the fingers (across the palm of your hand).

07/19/2019

Before I had my daughter, I wasn't particularly interested in mother's milk. Now I'm literally awake at night thinking about it.

05/09/2019

I'm not crying, you're crying 💕

The video is a true tear-jerker, driving home the song's rawest emotions by depicting motherhood's joys and drudgery with equal affection and care.

05/02/2019

This.

Le sigh. ♥️

04/05/2019

Our bodies are amazing! A good visual for how that baby can actually fit.

How amazing... our bodies are magic! ✨ That's what 10 centimeters looks like - ready for baby's head to slip on through!

via SCV Birth Center