Right Hand Doula services

08/13/2022

Changes with Right Hand Doula..

09/15/2021

Why did I never think of this when I was pregnant

09/01/2021

I was so so honored to be a part of this birth.

07/21/2021

I love animals. Like so much. And no one would dare tell her to take her babies to a bathroom.

07/14/2021

Wowww

07/10/2021

Hilarious.

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02/14/2021

Valentine’s Day and a snow storm...
I created this a few years ago and stand strong.... see y’all in 9 months!!

01/02/2021

It’s disheartening that we are in a place in society that we cannot do what is best for mom and baby...

I don’t know of any hospitals here in the Valley with an official gag order but I do know that nurses & IBCLCs can’t speak freely.
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Silenced. Gagged.⁠
As of last week the lactation consultants at another hospital in my area have a gag order put on them with regards to mentioning tongue tie and referring out for it. No discussion, wouldn’t let anyone else speak, just gagged them. ⁠
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Yet another example of the health care system failing families. Instead of being able to make an informed decision, families will be left to wonder why breastfeeding isn't going well. Some will seek help elsewhere. Some won't.⁠
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I do not work at this hospital (or any hospital), but I am absolutely distraught over this. ⁠
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They say it’s because we can’t “diagnose”. I’m sorry, but this is a cop out. ⁠
1) These IBCLCs (like most) have always been very careful of their wording around ties. Saying things like: ⁠
“Based on your symptoms, you may want to rule out a tongue tie. Here is a practitioner to see”⁠
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“When I do an oral assessment, I am feeling some restriction. You may want to see X practitioner to see if that is what is causing your symptoms.⁠
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2) If it is just about diagnosing, why aren’t we gagged from saying other words such as mastitis, or cleft palate, PCOS, or IGT.⁠
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Many IBCLCs have gone to many conferences discussing tethered oral tissues…learning about possible causes, the embryology, the best prep for release, what it should look like at every stage of healing, the after care, retraining the newly mobile tongue, supporting pieces of the puzzle, impact later, etc.⁠
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All of these pediatricians have been invited to conferences on this topic and non have attended. They choose to stick their heads in the sand and silence everyone else. At least have a discussion. Come to the table. ⁠
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This is why families are turning to the internet for medical advice and I don’t blame them! ⁠
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12/23/2020

Just your yearly reminder.

10/27/2020

It is normal that you want to hug and hold and kiss and nurse your baby (day and night).

It is normal that your baby doesn’t want to be separated from you; her survival instincts are strong. She isn’t manipulating, she is communicating. She believes that you and she are one, not two. And on a subconscious level, maybe you do too.

It is normal that she reacts and cries when she can’t see you to bring you back into proximity; that is a healthy response, which will naturally change over time, but it is not to be squashed or questioned or judged.

It is normal that you don’t want to leave her. That when someone offers for you to have a night out or to leave your baby that after you’ve been gone for an hour or just a few minutes your heartstrings are being pulled. As much as you need a break and some me time, the magnetism of your connection is drawing you back to her. It doesn’t mean you’re weak or needy.

It means you’re bonding with your baby on a deeply emotional and physiological level.⠀⠀
In the early days, she physically needs you to help regulate her bodily systems, like heat and heart rate and her breathing. As she grows into a toddler and beyond she relies on you to co-regulate her emotions. She is calm when she is with you. You are her home.

Your loving interactions are firing and wiring her brain to believe that the world is a safe place. You are teaching her that she can trust others. You are fostering her ability to form healthy relationships in the future.

This time goes by oh so fast and before you know it she will be taking steps away from you. Take solace in the fact that her independence will one day be strong because you’ve slowly and peacefully laid the foundations through a framework of healthy dependence and attachment.

Enjoy this time mama! Revel in this baby bliss. Surrender, close your eyes and fall into the great unknown that is waiting for you. Trust your baby. Forget the clock. Ditch percentiles. And become attuned to her.

She is in love with you for a reason – you are her amazing mama and she knows exactly how to guide you. 💕

10/26/2020

Today is the last day to vote for Best for moms and babies! I would be so so honored if you voted for me 🙏🏼

If I have served you in any capacity I would be so honored for you to please vote for me as Best Doula for moms and babies!!! Thank you in advance!!! https://tinyurl.com/y6f2d2x2