Little Orchids Birth and Wellness Services

11/10/2025

Happy Monday! For the next couple of weeks we're going to share several myths about home birth safety!

Myth #1: Home Birth is Dangerous

The Reality: Home Birth Can Be Safe with the Right Care Team

Research consistently shows that home birth can be just as safe as hospital birth for low-risk pregnancies when attended by a qualified midwife. A 2016 study published in the British Medical Journal found that planned home births with a registered midwife result in lower rates of interventions, including cesarean sections, and are associated with equally low rates of perinatal mortality when compared to hospital births. Specifically, the study showed that the risk of perinatal death was low in both home and hospital births, with no significant differences in outcomes.

A 2014 review published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology examined outcomes for planned home births in the U.S. It found that for low-risk women, the outcomes were comparable to those of hospital births, with fewer interventions, lower rates of episiotomies, and lower cesarean rates. This suggests that home birth, when attended by a professional midwife, can be just as safe as a hospital birth for healthy pregnancies.

Additionally, midwives are trained to assess risk factors and recognize complications early. If a situation arises that requires medical intervention, midwives have established protocols for transferring care to a hospital. A 2017 study published in the journal Midwifery found that 90% of home birth transfers occurred for non-emergency reasons, such as the desire for pain relief or a shift in the mother's preferences.

We'll be back on Thursday to share myth #2!

10/28/2025

Are you a first time mom who could use some extra support? Check out this new *free* online support group!

📣 New Support Group: Postpartum Support for First-Time Moms, starting November 3!

Are you a first-time mom navigating the emotional ups and downs of new parenthood? This online support group is just for first-time moms in the postpartum period (up to 12 months postpartum), offering a supportive space to share your experiences, connect with others, and learn helpful tools for navigating this major life transition.

Whether you're dealing with general overwhelm, adjustment to new motherhood, Baby Blues, or postpartum depression and anxiety, this group is here to support you as you navigate this new chapter.

Find all of our free, online support groups at bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

10/17/2025

So interesting!

During pregnancy, fetal cells migrate out of the womb and into a mother’s heart, liver, lung, kidney, brain, and more. They could shape moms’ health for a lifetime, Katherine J. Wu reported in 2024:⁠ https://theatln.tc/W8aBhPp2
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The presence of these cells, known as microchimerism, is thought to affect every person who has carried an embryo, even if briefly, and anyone who has ever inhabited a womb. The cross-generational transfers are bidirectional—as fetal cells cross the placenta into maternal tissues, a small number of maternal cells migrate into fetal tissues, where they can persist into adulthood. ⁠
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Genetic swaps, then, might occur several times throughout a life. Some researchers believe that people may be miniature mosaics of many of their relatives, via chains of pregnancy: their older siblings, perhaps, or their maternal grandmother, or any aunts and uncles their grandmother might have conceived before their mother was born. “It’s like you carry your entire family inside of you,” Francisco Úbeda de Torres, an evolutionary biologist at the Royal Holloway University of London, told Wu.⁠
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Some scientists have argued that cells so sparse and inconsistent couldn’t possibly have meaningful effects. Even among microchimerism researchers, hypotheses about what these cells do—if anything at all—remain “highly controversial,” Sing Sing Way, an immunologist and a pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, told Wu. But many experts contend that microchimeric cells aren’t just passive passengers. They are genetically distinct entities. And they might hold sway over many aspects of health: our susceptibility to infectious or autoimmune disease, the success of pregnancies, maybe even behavior. ⁠
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If these cells turn out to be as important as some scientists believe they are, they might be one of the most underappreciated architects of human life, Wu writes.

10/03/2025

🚨 Car Seat Recall Alert for Parents 🚨

Evenflo has issued a recall for certain Revolve360 Slim (and Gold Revolve360 Slim) car seats manufactured between Dec 2022 – Dec 2024 (model numbers starting with 3681).

👉 The issue: The foam inside the headrest may become loose, posing a choking hazard.
👉 Crash safety is not affected.
👉 Families will receive a free repair kit to fix the issue.

✅ What to do:

Check the white label on your car seat shell for the model number.

If your seat is included, register it on Evenflo’s website to receive the repair kit.

If the foam is already loose or your child can reach it, stop using the seat and contact Evenflo ParentLink: 1-800-233-5921.

Keeping our little ones safe is always the top priority 💛 Please share this with other parents and caregivers in your community.

09/28/2025

09/27/2025

Come see us!

🌟 Today is the day! It's CLIMB DAY 🌟

This afternoon, our community comes together for the 3rd Annual Climb – Columbia, SC. What began as a dream to bring awareness to perinatal mental health has grown into a movement of hope, healing, and connection.

Because of your generosity, we’ve already raised $7,675 — surpassing our $5,000 goal. Every dollar means more families will have access to the support and resources they need and deserve.

But today isn’t just about fundraising. It’s about showing every parent who has ever struggled that they are not alone, not to blame, and that with help, healing is possible. 💙

When we climb together, we create light in the darkness. We remind one another that even the heaviest steps are easier when taken side by side.

Thank you for walking, donating, supporting, and believing in this mission. Let’s climb together — for awareness, for hope, for families everywhere. 💛

09/26/2025

✨ September 21st-27th is Child Passenger Safety Week ✨

Even though the official week is wrapping up, this is an important reminder that keeping our little ones safe on every car ride matters all year long. 🚗💛

Did you know that proper car seat use can reduce the risk of injury by more than 70%? Yet studies show that many seats are not installed or used correctly.

A few gentle reminders for caregivers:
🌿 Rear-facing as long as possible is the safest option.
🌿 Check that harness straps are snug at the shoulders and chest clip is at armpit level.
🌿 Every transition (from rear-facing → forward-facing → booster → seatbelt) should be guided by your child’s height and weight, not just their age.
🌿 Many local fire stations, hospitals, and certified CPSTs (Child Passenger Safety Technicians) offer free car seat checks for peace of mind.

Our goal as parents and caregivers is to nurture and protect our little ones in every space—from the womb to the road. 💛

Have questions about car seat safety or want local CPST resources? Send me a message, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

Stay safe and travel with love,
Little Orchids 💜

09/23/2025

Don't forget to go trade your old car seat in at Target!

🎯 Target's Car Seat Trade-In Event is here!

▪The event runs from September 21 - October 4, 2025.
▪"Trade in" your unwanted, expired, or damaged car seats and booster seats by dropping them in the designated box at your local Target store.
▪Scan the QR code on the trade-in box using the Target app to receive a 20% off coupon valid on a car seat, stroller, or select baby gear. The coupon is redeemable twice and can be redeemed through October 17, 2025.
More details: https://goto.target.com/Z6LaRq

Still need help choosing a seat? Check our recommended seats list for helpful information and reviews, and shop with us using the "Buy at Target" links. https://csftl.org/recommended-seats/

If we have helped you select a seat, we’d ask you to consider using a link from us to launch the website/app for your purchase. This gives us a small referral fee (at no cost to you) and helps support the cost of the free resources CSFTL provides. We appreciate your support! 💛
Target referral link: https://goto.target.com/oqmrOO
Amazon referral link: https://amzn.to/4ikElhb

09/19/2025

We're all out here just trying to do our best 💕

09/16/2025

✨ Whole-Person Healing—Naturally ✨

At Little Orchids Birth & Wellness, we specialize in supporting women’s health through every season of life. Our approach is gentle, individualized, and designed to promote natural healing from the inside out. 🌿

We offer:
💫 Functional lab testing & interpretation
💫 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
💫 DUTCH hormone testing
💫 Personalized supplement & herbal protocols
💫 Holistic care plans for fatigue, inflammation, fertility, hormone balance, perimenopause & more

Your body deserves care that looks at the whole picture—not just symptoms. 💕

📅 Ready to start your wellness journey? Schedule your consultation today!

09/13/2025

Can anyone else relate? Wishing everyone a great weekend (and 15 minutes of peace 😉)!

There’s something about being in a car by yourself, a Walmart parking lot, Starbucks and some CFA.