Marley & Moo Maternity

08/10/2023

🌟 August is here, and so is a month full of incredible moments and events for all you amazing parents out there! It is also our birthday month - celebrating 9 years of supporting families!🌟

August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week 🤱

📢 Calling all breastfeeding champions! 🥛 Let's celebrate World Breastfeeding Week together. At Marley & Moo Maternity, we're here to provide you with expert support and guidance on your breastfeeding journey. Our doulas not only offer emotional assistance but also essential knowledge to ensure you and your little one thrive. 💪🌈

August 8-14: Birth Support Brilliance 💖

🌼 Our passion lies in being your birth support superheroes! From holding your hand during labor to providing evidence-based education, our doulas at Marley & Moo Maternity are here to empower you on this beautiful journey. Let's create a birthing experience filled with confidence and strength. 🌺👶

August 15-21: Embracing Postpartum Bliss 🌼

🌸 The postpartum period deserves as much attention as pregnancy and birth. Our postpartum recovery services are designed to nurture you during this transformative time. Marley & Moo Maternity doulas offer practical help, a listening ear, and a shoulder to lean on. You're not alone on this path – we're here to uplift you. 🌟💕

August 22-31: Placenta Encapsulation Wonder 🌿

🌱 Placenta encapsulation is a journey into honoring the incredible process of birth. Our services at Marley & Moo Maternity include placenta encapsulation, giving you a chance to embrace this tradition in a modern way. Let us transform your placenta into capsules that may support your postpartum well-being. 🙌✨

🎉 Let's make August a month of empowerment, education, and celebration with Marley & Moo Maternity! 🎉

06/23/2023

🌟 The Power of Skin-to-Skin: Embrace the Bond! 🌟

🌈 The miracle of birth is a moment filled with overwhelming joy, and it's essential to cherish every aspect of it, especially the magic of skin-to-skin contact! 💕

✨ Here's why skin-to-skin after birth is so important for both you and your precious little one: ✨

1️⃣ Promotes Bonding: Skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth releases a surge of love hormones like oxytocin. It creates a profound connection between you and your baby, fostering a strong and loving bond right from the start.

2️⃣ Regulates Body Temperature: Your warm embrace provides the perfect environment to regulate your baby's body temperature. Your body adjusts to meet their needs, keeping them cozy and comfortable, reducing the risk of hypothermia.

3️⃣ Stabilizes Heart Rate and Breathing: Being close to you helps regulate your baby's heart rate and breathing patterns. It creates a calming effect, promoting a smooth transition from the womb to the outside world.

4️⃣ Boosts Immune System: Skin-to-skin contact exposes your baby to beneficial bacteria on your skin, enhancing their immune system. It can also help establish breastfeeding, as the proximity stimulates their instinct to nurse.

5️⃣ Reduces Stress and Crying: Your touch and familiar scent are soothing to your little one, reducing stress and promoting a sense of security. Skin-to-skin contact has been shown to decrease crying and promote overall contentment.

🌟 Embrace the incredible benefits of skin-to-skin contact and create lasting memories right from the very beginning! 🌟

✨ Share your favorite skin-to-skin moments in the comments below and spread the joy of this beautiful experience! ✨

06/13/2023

🌟 Calling all expectant parents! 🤰👶

💖 Introducing the unsung heroes of childbirth: DOULAS! 💖

🌟 Wondering what a doula is and why they are so important? Let's dive in! 🌟

✨ A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing individuals and their partners before, during, and after childbirth. ✨

🌺 Here are a few reasons why having a doula by your side can make a world of difference: 🌺

1️⃣ Emotional Support: From pregnancy to postpartum, doulas offer a nurturing presence and a listening ear. They understand the ups and downs of this beautiful journey, offering guidance, encouragement, and reassurance every step of the way.

2️⃣ Advocacy and Education: Doulas empower you with knowledge about your options, birth plans, and available resources. They help you make informed decisions, ensuring your voice is heard and your preferences are respected throughout the birthing process.

3️⃣ Continuous Presence: Doulas are like guardian angels who stay by your side throughout labor. Their unwavering support provides comfort, relaxation techniques, and personalized coping strategies, creating a calm and positive environment.

4️⃣ Partner Inclusion: Doulas work hand in hand with partners, complementing their role and offering guidance. They help partners navigate their own emotions, ensuring a united support system for the birthing individual.

5️⃣ Postpartum Care: Doulas extend their support beyond childbirth. They assist with breastfeeding, newborn care, emotional adjustment, and even provide referrals to community resources, setting you up for a smooth transition into parenthood.

🌟 Whether it's your first or fifth pregnancy, a doula can truly transform your birthing experience. They provide an invaluable presence, instilling confidence, and helping you embrace this incredible journey with grace and strength. 🌟

✨ Tag a friend who would benefit from the magic of a doula, and let's celebrate the amazing work they do! 🎉✨

12/17/2020

Come snuggle up on the couch and join us for our virtual Meet The Doula Night jan 5th at 6:30pm! You will be able to meet the team and hear about our services and how we can support you and your family in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Sign up link in the bio to receive the zoom link!

12/16/2020

We have BIG news!!!! Yep that’s right!! The , one of Houston top rated Doula agencies is opening out west! Call us today if you are in the Phoenix Metro Area. We are bringing our services to you. Safe, in-home encapsulation by a certified Placenta Encapsulator. We’ve got you covered 😉.

12/16/2020

We have BIG news!!!! Yep that’s right!! The , one of Houston top rated Doula agencies is opening out west! Call us today if you are in the Phoenix Metro Area. We are bringing our services to you. Safe, in-home encapsulation by a certified Placenta Encapsulator. We’ve got you covered 😉.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving! We are super thankful for you...for trusting us...for allowing us to be a part of your motherhood story...for sharing your most vulnerable and strongest side with us. We love you and are wishing you all the best this holiday season!

09/15/2020

So much work to be done.

Black moms are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes than white mothers, and roughly two-thirds of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable.

09/09/2020

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08/31/2020

Breastfeeding is beautiful, tiring, magical, and challenging. There is so much pressure from the outside world to do this, use this, buy this, an endless amount of information, expectations, and guilt of unforeseen realities.
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As we close out here are a few things to remember....Be kind to yourself. Know that each baby has their own personality and story. The bond we carry with our children is so special through our breastfeeding journeys and your child will always love you no matter the path you choose 💕

08/28/2020

Join , and from the Marley & Moo team tonight on page for a fun, open and candid discussion on breastfeeding and the black community. Come ready for a good time filled with great information!