Precious Arrows Doula Services

12/23/2025

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Farm kids tend to have far fewer allergies than city kids, and a new study offers one possible explanation: The milk provided by breastfeeding moms.

12/17/2025

Also, these formula dispensers don't sterilize the formula.

12/17/2025

* Your milk contains stem cells, which can go on to become heart, kidney, or brain tissue
* One of the best ways to treat cracked ni***es is to put your own milk on them. Coconut and olive oils work better than most store bought balms/creams
* Evening breast milk contains more melatonin—a hormone to help baby sleep. Night milk is lower in water and higher in fat to help baby sleep and grow
* The taste of breast milk changes slightly based on your diet. This helps babies get used to different tastes to prepare them to eat a variety of solid foods
*The taste changes and the flow and volume of milk can drop during your period, making some babies become fussy around that time or the month
* Most babies suck stronger and longer to the taste of garlic in breast milk than to any other flavor you eat
* Continue to breastfeed even if you’re sick. When sick, your body makes antibodies that pass on to baby, reducing their risk of getting sick
* Colostrum contains 10x more beta-carotene than mature breast milk. It has increased levels of vitamin E and zinc to promote a newborn’s skin and eye development
* “Good bacteria” are constantly transferred from your body to your milk; the precise strains of bacteria fluctuate daily and from season to season
* Your milk has a unique smell that your baby can identify. The smell is similar to your amniotic fluid. This helps baby find the breast after birth
*Speaking of smells, your body odor may be more pungent after birth. This helps baby recognize you as mom and distinguish you from other adults
* Breastfeeding promotes proper mouth development. Studies have found that babies who were exclusively breastfed for the first six months were less likely to have teeth alignment issues such as open bites, crossbites, and overbites, than those exclusively breastfed for shorter lengths of time or not at all
*Pumping is breastfeeding, too

12/17/2025

A reminder. Physiology doesn't change on a hospital bed.

Knees in, ankles out can be done in any position!!

Sometimes we get a lot of confusion on HOW to create space in the pelvic outlet in reclined positions.

Save this chart as a reference!

Learn more about pushing + HOW to create space in the pelvis for birth in our childbirth education courses!

Join our pushing webinar on Tuesday April 11th at 730pm EST to learn more! Webinar will be recorded and available for download.

Register at MamasteFit.com/webinars

12/04/2025

It's that time of year when Elvis makes his return appearance.

Uh oh. Looks like Elvis is a double footling breech. his may call for some Webster chiropractic care and Spinning the Breech Baby!
Good News! This doula is advanced Spinning Babies trained!

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

This is non-directed physiological pushing. Sometimes there's more noise, but mom and baby are free to lead the way.

12/04/2025

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Bottle and ni**le flow are very important.
Would you like more information about bottle systems? I recommend searching LaLactation.

Philips Avent makes two very different bottle systems. But neither is optional for latching and they tend to result in air swallowing and a narrow latch.I pu...

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

“Anti-colic.” It’s one of the most common claims plastered across bottle packaging (and one of the most misleading). There’s no standardized definition for anti-colic, so any brand can use the term without proving it actually reduces colic. Colic is complex and can stem from many factors: normal newborn fussiness, undiagnosed tension or tongue tie, birth trauma, immature digestion, feeding mechanics, or even overstimulation. A bottle alone can’t solve all of that. What the term does do very well is sell products. So instead of chasing buzzwords, let’s look at what truly matters for your baby’s comfort.

A better approach is to choose a bottle that supports your baby’s natural latch and lets them feed rhythmically without being overwhelmed. Look for a ni**le shape that helps baby open wide, maintain a deep latch, and keep their tongue and jaw moving in a coordinated way, just like at the breast. For most, a tapered ni**le that passes the triangle test is usually optimal (think Pigeon, Lansinoh, Gulicola, Evenflo Balance and Classic, Dr Brown’s narrow). Flow rate plays a huge role too. Many babies labeled as “gassy,” “colicky,” or “fussy” are simply struggling with a ni**le that flows too quickly, causing them to gulp air or swallow more milk than they can comfortably handle. If your baby is clicking while drinking or leaking milk, they’re swallowing air which increases digestive discomfort. A slower, more manageable flow gives babies more control and can drastically reduce symptoms that mimic colic.

So when you’re standing in that bottle aisle feeling overwhelmed, skip the marketing language and focus instead on how your baby actually feeds. Watch for: a wide, relaxed latch; smooth suck-swallow-breath patterns; soft cheeks (no dimpling); minimal leaking or clicking; and a pace your baby can maintain without coughing or pulling away. Every baby is different, and the “best” bottle is the one that fits your baby, not the one with the flashiest promises. Trust your instincts, follow your baby’s cues, and remember: you’re doing an amazing job learning together.

12/03/2025

Bundle up, buttercup. Hot cocoa and peppermint sticks are in the way!