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๐Having your partner in sync with you during labor is the best natural way, to get the endorphins and dopamine to flow through your body, to keep labor moving. My FAVORITE thing to teach as a doula, is just that.
๐These positions during labor are best done with your loved one. Iโd love to support you in learning how to effectively practice for the BIG DAY!
Did you know that how your babyโs head enters the birth canal can impact your birthing experience? Here are three different head-down positions babies may be in during labor:
๐น ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (๐ข๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป) โ
Babyโs head is fully flexed, with the chin tucked to the chest. This makes birth easier, as the smallest part of the head enters first!
๐น ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ) ๐ค
In this position, the babyโs head is not fully tucked but held more neutral. This can make birth take a little longer, but many babies still shift into a better position during labor.
๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ) โ ๏ธ
Babyโs head is slightly tilted back, with the forehead leading. This creates a wider diameter for birth, which can make labor more challenging. Some babies adjust naturally during contractions, but providers may offer additional options if needed.
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Movement, relaxation, and hypnosis can encourage babies to settle into the best position for birth. Trust your body, stay mobile, and create a calm birthing environment!
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My name is Joni Tuttle, I am 40 years old and have been married to my best friend for 17 years. We have 3 wonderful children 19, 16 and 9. I have been A native to the Sacramento Valley my whole life. I was blessed that I got to stay home and raise my beautiful babies for so long. But now, they are much older and the timing was finally right for me to pursue my passion. I have had amazing support from them and many wonderful friends and family and Am very thankful for that. So, I thought iโd share with you all how and why, I wanted to became A Doula.
I was A young Mom of 19 years old, and about to give birth for the first time in 2000. I was scared and totally overwhelmed with the whole process. Terrified my body would not perform its instinctual job, of making A human and giving birth. I watched every medical show, read every book I could get my hands on to help make myself feel secure. It helped A little but over all, I was left feeling more anxious and confused. My Mom and then partner did their best to reassure me, it would all be OK. My Mom reminisced about her labor with me, but to be fair it was A scheduled C-section in 1979, so not much to go on from that, she was knocked out in what I imagined, was A psychedelic kind of coma. But letโs be real , neither of them had A PHD behind their name, so most of their advice or stories they told, I threw out the window lol.
I delivered my baby girl vaginally, 6 1/2 hours after going into labor, 2 weeks before my due date. With help from an epidural and A lot of vomiting, which helped to push her out ( who knew epidurals made you nausea's ). I survived, she was healthy and beautiful! What more could I of asked for right?! God gave me, the best gift ever! But after the initial exhaustion wore off, I was left feeling down and A little disappointed. Not to mention hours later, I still was numb and couldnโt feel my feet. Another fun side effect from the epidural. I wanted to get out of that dang hospital bed but couldnโt. Mostly, I figured my downed mood was postpartum rearing its ugly head. But after some thought it donned on me, the birth of my daughter was so medical and sterile. We were alone during a lot of it, unless A machine buzzed or alarmed, we did not see anyone until it was time. We were just sorta left to โlyโ there and labor alone. I felt like I missed the whole amazing birth process, so many women talked about. I felt gypped. My baby was perfect but lethargic for 2 days after. I could barely get her to stay awake long enough to eat. I had no idea that it too, was A side effect of the epidural drug. It just was, what it was.
Looking back now, I know I definitely would of wanted to experience the feeling of my contractions and being able to be free to move about if I wanted too. To have someone there encouraging me, that I could do this with out drugs and let my body lead me, instead of fear taking over, would of been amazing! I did not know my options back then almost 20 years ago. I had no idea what A Doula even was. But by about 2004-2005 it started to become more popular and I could see it wasnโt just A โhippieโ thing. That more and more families were hiring them. I become totally enthralled and just knew this was my calling. I felt empowered, I could help these people one day! After years of dreaming about it, I finally put my energy into motion and did it! Weather you are looking for A Doula or thinking about wanting to become one, Iโd love to be apart of that, for you.
I am constantly looking for training, mentor-ships and other certifications to stay current and continue my education, with everything pertaining to birth and after care. Currently I am enrolled online at www.stillbirthday.com to become A bereavement Doula.
