Rocker Bye Births

07/24/2023

I made a meme at baseball. 😂

02/19/2023

Price drop on this gorgeous crib! Looks like black, white, espresso and many some others are just $99!
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01/29/2023

Happy we got to meet some new faces today! If you have any more questions, please get in touch! I am happy to help in any way I can, thank you!

01/29/2023

Come see us today at Camp Aramoni from 10-3! Let’s talk birth, babies and fun products!

01/28/2023

We will be here on Sunday, hope to see you there and look forward to talking with you!
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01/26/2023

List of local ob/midwives
Closest Hospitals
KSB- Dixon: CNMs and OB GYN physicians
CGH- Rock Falls: OB GYN physicians & a CNM
ST. Elizabeth’s in Ottawa: CNM and OB GYN physicians
Genesis in Davenport: 4 CNMs and OB GYN physicians
Bloomington Normal: two hospitals and a Birth center.
Peoria: two hospitals, private physicians some with CNMs.
Midwives:
Catching Joy Midwifery - Princeton, IL
https://www.catchingjoy.net
Midwives Care, LLC - New Lenox, IL
https://midwivescare.org/...
Servant’s Heart Midwifery - Normal, IL
https://www.servantsheartmidwifery.com
The Birth Center of Bloomington Normal -
http://www.birthcenterbn.com/
Thrive Expo - Sunday 1/29 = Lots of resources & I will be there, lets chat.
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A carefully curated expo on January 29th, 2023 at Camp Aramoni to bring expecting and new parents together with care providers that will be there to help them on their journey, along with evidence based education from professionals. This expo will feature providers such as midwives, lactation consul

01/25/2023

Good morning! With the news of the Peru hospital closing I just wanted to take a minute to remind everyone exactly what it is that I do as a Birth Doula. So many people are displaced from their providers right now and that is incredibly stressful and emotional to feel out of control in this important time of your life. As a Birth Doula I provide direct care to the birthing family.
This includes:
Emotional support
Comfort measures during labor (home birth, hospital birth, cesarean)
1 prenatal appointment (discuss hopes and create a birth preferences list).
24/7 phone and text support to answer questions you have at any time, help preparing a birth preferences list, etc.
up to 12 hours of labor support from the time I arrive at your home or hospital (your request).
1 hour care and support post birth (help with first latch, new baby photos, etc).
I am HypnoBirthing Doula certified.
1 postpartum appointment in your home (check in, make sure things are going well, etc)

This does NOT include delivering the baby. While I can be with you in support and advocacy every step of the way, it is out of my scope of practice to be your primary delivery provider. For a home birth you would need midwifery support for that or an OBGYN at the hospital. Home birth will be a great option for many of you that are low risk or have a history of fast births and we have several great midwives in the area. If you would like more info about our Birth Doula or Birth Photography services don’t hesitate to reach out. I hope you all find the support you need in this very overwhelming time for our rural community.

08/01/2022

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03/23/2022

Miss being across town from Roots!

Newborn reflexes 💫

After your baby is born, one of the things our midwives check during the newborn exam is their reflexes.

Babies are born with several reflexes, including:

💫 Rooting: This reflex tells your baby to turn their head toward your hand if you touch their cheek or mouth. It’s an instinct that helps the newborn find the ni**le for feeding.

💫 Sucking: Also for feeding (and therefore survival), the sucking reflex is actually present before birth. The sucking motions involve the lips, tongue, and hard and soft palates.

💫 Moro: Often called the startle reflex, this is when your baby extends their arms, legs, and neck, then rapidly brings their arms together. You might notice it if your newborn’s head shifts position abruptly or they’re startled by something.

💫 Tonic neck: This reflex is sometimes referred to as the fencing posture. When your baby's head turns to one side, their corresponding arm straightens, while the opposite arm is bent, as if they’re fencing.

💫 Grasp: This well-known reflex occurs when you stroke your baby’s palm and they grip your finger immediately. You can also touch the bottom of their foot and see their toes curl.

💫 Stepping: Sometimes called the walking or dancing reflex, this unique movement happens when you pick up the baby in an upright position, while making sure to support the head. When the baby’s feet touch the flat surface, their natural response will be to pick up one foot, then the other.⁠

These reflexes don’t last forever. Some fade after about two months, while others continue for up to a year.

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