Hampshire Roots Birth and Postpartum Services

Hampshire Roots Birth and Postpartum Services Providing birth planning and postpartum doula services to those in Hampshire County, WV and beyond.

Thinking about labor and birth can be scary. Arm yourself with the information you need to feel more comfortable about ...
10/10/2023

Thinking about labor and birth can be scary. Arm yourself with the information you need to feel more comfortable about the big day. Now offering Childbirth Education Classes in your home! Have classes specifically geared toward you and what you want to learn. Message me here to find out more!

I would love to talk to you about your upcoming birth and postpartum plans.
08/29/2023

I would love to talk to you about your upcoming birth and postpartum plans.

08/21/2023

Postpartum doulas can provide a wide area of support to families after the baby arrives. Here’s how to decide if you should hire one — including what they do, and how much they can cost.

07/26/2023

In this post, we’ll look at why you might want to plan VBAC, and what you can do to avoid an avoidable repeat cesarean.

07/26/2023

For more than a decade, one in four 1st-time mothers at low risk for a cesarean has had one anyway. How can you avoid an avoidable cesarean?

Looking forward to another class at the library on July 20th at 5:30 p.m. If you are thinking about attending let me kno...
07/05/2023

Looking forward to another class at the library on July 20th at 5:30 p.m. If you are thinking about attending let me know in the comments.

Looking forward to hosting the next Getting Ready For Baby class on July 20 from 5:30-6:30 at the Hampshire County Libra...
06/22/2023

Looking forward to hosting the next Getting Ready For Baby class on July 20 from 5:30-6:30 at the Hampshire County Library. We will talk about what to pack in your hospital bag. Our discussion will cover more than just packing your robe and slippers.

We will dive deep into what you can pack to keep yourself comfortable in labor. Things that Pinterest and your mom didn't think to tell you about.

I look forward to seeing you there!

This THURSDAY 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hampshire County Public Library. FREEI will be talking about ways to handle pain in...
06/13/2023

This THURSDAY 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hampshire County Public Library. FREE

I will be talking about ways to handle pain in labor. If you are pregnant or even thinking about pregnancy you won't want to miss this!

Refreshments will be served.

06/12/2023

How to deal with the pain of labor is a popular question that I get all the time. The truth is there are many techniques you can use. The tips I have listed here are:

1. Use upright positions: Upright positions help your baby descend into your pelvis. Upright positions would include walking, slow dancing, sitting on a birth ball, or standing in the shower just to name a few.

2. Use hot or cold packs on the pain. Before using a hot or cold pack make sure you have something between mom's skin and the pack. Using a cover or a towel will suffice. Also, only use the packs on locations that are not numb. For example, if mom has an epidural then a hot or cold pack should only be used on her upper body.

3. Have all the support you want. Being able to choose your support will make a big difference in your mental state going into labor. Make sure your support will actually be helpful and not a burden as labor progresses.

Have a doula. A doula can provide you with continuous labor support which has been shown to possibly shorten your labor and create a greater satisfaction with your birth. You are also less likely to have a Cesarean birth.

What helped you during labor?

Are you pregnant or know someone who is? Come and join me Thursday, June 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Hampshire County Publ...
06/06/2023

Are you pregnant or know someone who is? Come and join me Thursday, June 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Hampshire County Public Library. I will be discussing techniques you can use to reduce the pain of labor.

If you have questions, please feel free to message me here or through my email at hampshireroots@gmail.com

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3688 Ash Ruckman Road
Augusta, WV
26704

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+13043593624

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