Health Inspired

11/10/2025

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration says

11/09/2025

✨ Birth Announcement ✨
Another sweet baby boy earthside! 💙 This beautiful family welcomed their fifth child, surrounded by love and support. Though I wasn’t able to attend the birth itself (two babies born just three hours apart! 😅), I was so grateful to arrive shortly after and to be part of their story once again.

I’m incredibly thankful for our amazing midwifery community who stepped in to help this family welcome their newest little man. The house is now full of brothers — and hearts overflowing with joy. 🕊️💫

11/09/2025

✨ Birth Announcement ✨
An amazingly strong mama welcomed her second baby earthside in the comfort of her own home — a whopping 10-pound baby boy! 💪💙 After experiencing a birth center birth last time, this family was ecstatic to embrace the peace and joy of a beautiful home birth this time around.

They’re now soaking up every snuggle and the sweetness of life as a family of four. 🕊️🏡

11/09/2025

✨Winter Wellness Tips✨
Keeping the air in your home hydrated with a humidifier can help reduce the spread of influenza and keep your nasal passages healthy. Pair it with daylight panels to support mood and circadian rhythm, and fuel your body with nutrient-dense, whole foods to strengthen immunity all winter long. 🌤️🥗💧


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11/08/2025

So, I did a thing… A thing I never thought I would do…

I downloaded the TikTok app and created a business profile. I decided I will likely keep my face-to-face videos on TikTok and try to keep the feel of my business Facebook and Instagram the same, in case you’re not really wanting to see my face all that much.

So, if you know how to TikTok, head on over. Be patient as I learn how to work the platform, I am new at this.

3 Followers, 13 Following, 5 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Crystal Komp, CNM

11/08/2025

As your birth doula, my role is to discover what truly helps you feel safe, grounded, and empowered during labor. Sometimes that looks like classic hip squeezes or counter pressure… but sometimes, it’s something completely different.

For this incredible mama, comfort came from having her belly gently supported during each contraction. This technique, known as belly sifting, helps relax ligaments, ease back labor, and even encourage baby into a better position. Using my rebozo and hands, I lifted her belly with each wave, feeling her little one wiggle perfectly into place — preparing for his grand debut.

Every birth teaches me something new about the power of connection, intuition, and teamwork. It’s an honor to walk alongside families as they bring new life into the world.

If you’re curious what personalized support could look like for your birth — I’d love to chat.

sweeneybirthdoula@gmail.com

11/07/2025

Babies with TTN who have mild tachypnea and reassuring vital signs can safely go skin to skin with their mother, and most infants come off respiratory support within 2–3 hours, though some may take over 24 hours to fully resolve. If respiratory support is needed beyond 6 hours, the differential should be broadened to consider other causes such as respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia, pneumothorax, or sepsis, and a chest x-ray is helpful to distinguish TTN from these conditions.[13]

11/05/2025

💡 Here’s what the data show:
• Ophthalmia neonatorum from gonorrhea occurs in about 1 in 30,000 births in the U.S.
• Infection from chlamydia affects roughly 1 in 300–500 births overall — but nearly zero if mom tested negative.
• Erythromycin is only 30–50% effective for chlamydia-related infections and ~80% effective for gonorrhea.

If you’ve had prenatal STI screening and are low-risk, your baby’s chance of infection is virtually none.
👉 The most important step is knowing your own risk factors and making an informed decision that aligns with your care values.

11/04/2025

🥩 Steak for breakfast? Yes, please. Starting your day with heme iron helps boost energy, support thyroid function, and keep your iron levels up—especially for women in their reproductive years. Pair it with vitamin C (like bell peppers or citrus) for even better absorption. 🌞💪

11/03/2025

✨ Birth Announcement ✨
This sweet family welcomed their newest little one in the comfort of their own home — a beautiful and peaceful birth surrounded by love. 💕

I first supported this mama through her hospital birth journey, and this time, it was such a joy to witness her bring baby earthside right at home. Watching families grow and getting to walk beside them again is one of the greatest honors of midwifery.

Welcome, little one — and congratulations to this amazing family! 🕊️