Birth and Beginnings -Doula and Birth Educator

08/12/2025

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05/11/2025

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01/27/2025

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Did you know that Mississippi has the highest c-section rate in the country? Yes, the HIGHEST! Mississippi's c-section rate is 37.9% and while people may debate the reasons why, it's important that you know the numbers so you can stack the odds in your favor. Here are a couple of things YOU can do to help avoid a c-section.

✅-Find a supportive provider.
✅-Choose a hospital with a LOW c-section rate.
✅-Learn about childbirth, knowledge is power!
✅-Hire a doula.
✅-Practice your coping/comfort techniques.
✅-Don't go to the hospital too soon, stay home in early labor.

While doulas cannot guarantee outcomes, a huge part of what they do is help provide informational support. They suggest supportive providers in your area and hospitals that have low c-section rates (this one is super important, as there are hospitals in the area that have c-section rates as high as 40%!). We help you learn about birth and practice coping techniques with you and your partner. We help coach you on when is the most optimal time to head to the hospital in labor. A doula can really help give you and edge when planning your birth.

If you are interested in learning more about how a doula can support you, reach out for a free consultation today!

03/04/2024

Taking a The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth series covers all these ways and more!

02/16/2024

Understanding the stages of labor is crucial for expectant parents. From cervical dilatation to the onset of labor and managing potential challenges like prolonged labor, being informed empowers us to make the best decisions for our birth experiences.

Cervical dilation, labor, and lack of progress (extended labor) are significant factors leading to nearly one-third of C-sections.

C-sections are frequently performed in cases of multiple births as well. 🤰

The primary aim of C-sections is to mitigate potentially severe birth complications, making them a preferred option to prevent further labor-related challenges.



📷Credits to feetalhospital

02/16/2024

https://hencigoer.com/just-say-no-to-active-management-of-third-stage-labor/?mc_cid=6269f90848&mc_eid=693f715f0c&fbclid=IwAR20WR7EJsbkjgTLCobt0LptyqbHvByx84E_BT-bEdi4xPk8gGWdOiBA8hE

Widely practiced, a critical look at the evidence for active management of 3rd stage finds no meaningful benefit and considerable harm.

07/17/2023

Who's got an amazing story of how incredible their Husband/Partner was during pregnancy, labor, & Birth?

07/17/2023

Drug free birthing experience?! Is that even possible? Doesn't labor hurt? I could never do that! GUESS What? It is possible, it can be done, You can do it!! I would love to teach you!

05/05/2023

01/21/2023

I am passionate about helping families to have an informed and empowered birth! As a Doula, I provide physical and emotional support through services like text and phone coaching, prenatal sessions, birth classes, labor and birth care, postpartum visits and breastfeeding information. I love to help growing families navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum care!