Naturally Blessed Doula - Rachel Taylor

12/28/2025

As a mom who was told she wouldn't be able to conceive, lost her first, struggled to hold onto a pregnancy I studied natural conception help a lot and continue to do so. I am so thankful we were able to conceive and birth 8 children and will never forget my 3 babies we miscarried.
With these experiences I love consulting with women also struggling with growing their families. As you are longing to fill your arms with your own little one in 2026 you are in my thoughts!

12/28/2025

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Are you ready for a boy???

12/26/2025

🌿 Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, or Postpartum Anxiety? 🌿

**the non birthing parent can also experince PPD!

Emotional changes after birth are common—but when feelings feel intense, last longer, or interfere with daily life, it may be a sign that more support is needed.

✨ What’s the difference?

Baby Blues
• Affects up to 80% of new parents
• Begins in the first days after birth
• Tearfulness, irritability, fatigue, mood swings
• Resolves on its own within 1–2 weeks

Postpartum Depression (PPD)
• Symptoms last longer than 2 weeks
• Sadness, anger, numbness, guilt, intrusive thoughts
• Can affect bonding, sleep, and functioning
• Treatable with support

Postpartum Anxiety (PPA)
• Ongoing worry or racing thoughts
• Physical symptoms like nausea, dizziness, panic
• Often feels constant or overwhelming
• Also very treatable

🤍 A reminder:
Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are medical conditions—not personal failures. Help makes a difference

🌱 Support for Partners

Partners are often the first to notice when something feels off.

Partners can help by:
• Taking concerns seriously
• Supporting rest, nourishment, and daily needs
• Encouraging professional care early
• Listening without minimizing or fixing

Partners can experience postpartum mental health challenges too. Support is for you as well.

📌 Resources for Families & Partners

• Postpartum Support International (PSI)
📞 Call or Text 800-944-4773
🌐 postpartum.net
(Free helpline, referrals, and support groups)

• If there’s immediate concern for safety:
📞 Call or text 988 (U.S.)

Please share—this information helps families feel less alone.

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12/18/2025

My first birth was so stressful. I ended up with an epidural I didnt want which left me with a list of short term side effects. The list of long-term side effects were the worst: paralysis for 24 hours, 6 weeks of post pardon depression that led into one of my worst bouts of seasonal winter depression, a year of migraines and back pain and then a life time or pelvis/hip issues from not being able to feel anything during pushing.

So with my second birth I knew I could not and would not do an epidural. But I had an amazing friend who had already had 3 babies at home who was my Doula. Now she is a top notch Homebirth Midwife.
Even after stalling labor at 7cm that second birth turned out so well. I welcomed my daughter (who will turn 18 soon 😭) with my best friend at my side.

Get yourself a Doula ladies!! She will bring your husband into the experience with showing him ways to help you. She will guide you when things are to intense to think. She will help you minute by minute unlike a nurse who has to leave and take care of others. She will become your friend, maybe for life.