Doula with Aubree Jarrett

11/07/2025

Decades of research have shown that round-the-clock fetal monitoring does not reliably predict fetal distress, and experts say it leads to many unnecessary surgeries. But it’s still used in nearly every birth in the U.S. because of business and legal concerns, a New York Times investigation found. https://nyti.ms/3WF7yLx

11/06/2025

An excellent article today from . Note the lack of evidence supporting the use of continuous fetal monitoring, the clear influence of business and economics, and the money grab from AI companies who claim studies support their product - when in fact they don’t - resulting in remote monitoring hubs.

I especially love that placenta accreta is described early in the article so the public can see that cesareans carry risk. As a result, we need to ensure that they occur only when needed or wanted.

Note that the photo for this article is of a remote monitoring hub. One such hub is up to 60 miles away from the hospital in which the woman is laboring.

“Nearly every woman who gives birth in an American hospital is strapped with a belt of sensors to track the baby’s heartbeat. If the pattern is deemed abnormal — too slow, for example — doctors often call for an emergency C-section.

But this round-the-clock monitoring, the most common obstetric procedure in the country, rarely helps baby or mother. Decades of research have shown that the tool does not reliably predict fetal distress. In fact, experts say, it leads to many unnecessary surgeries as doctors overreact to its ever-changing readouts.

The obstetrics field has long ignored these problems. Now, it’s putting more trust than ever on the flawed technology, often prioritizing business and legal concerns ahead of what’s best for patients, The New York Times found.

This fall, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists updated its guidelines on continuous monitoring, sanctioning it even as some other wealthy countries have cautioned against its routine use…

All three remote hubs, along with 400 other hospitals around the country, use A.I. software to help analyze the heart data. The software’s maker, PeriGen, has claimed on its website that 50 studies backed up its products.

But none of the studies found that the technology improved birth outcomes. PeriGen removed the list of studies after an inquiry from The Times. The company’s chief executive, Matthew Sappern, acknowledged that no clinical trials had shown benefits.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/health/electronic-fetal-monitoring-c-sections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zE8.145f.FPhFANzFoVZp&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

10/21/2025

08/28/2025

We’ve had lots of NUCHAL arms, hands, and cords these days…5 of the 9 babies born in the last 2 weeks to be exact.

A nuchal means around the neck (technically the back of the neck but 🤷‍♀️) and nuchal cords are super common and happen in approx. 30% of all births. They are often blamed for poor outcomes when the real villain was lack of patience, inability to change positions or move in labor, or basic ignorance of physiology and anatomy.

In the rare event that they are part of the problem, having a midwife that is trained to assess and pivot is key.

📸 catching midwife Leila tell the story of how the baby made their way

03/26/2025

The page that began my journey into the mother and Doula that I am today.
So much gratitude for this page and what it does for women in our community!

To be featured on, it is an honor!

Thank you!

We will be celebrating World Doula Week by highlighting some doulas who serve the Northshore area!

“Hi! My name is Aubree Jarrett. I am a holistic practicing mama to three of the coolest boys and a wife to a man that I sometimes think would be an even better doula than myself.​

I've mastered the art of serving women between my bachelors of psychology, 6 years of doula work, motherhood, being a part of the women's health community in my area, and marriage. I am skilled in knowing a woman's needs in all parts of birth and becoming a mother. ​

I am a women's health enthusiast and a lover of changing the way we are conditioned to think about birth. I help women see the reality of birth and the reality is... It's BEAUTIFUL!

My primary focus at the moment is my birth classes and postpartum care.

In my six years of experience, I have learned that Mom responds to the person in the room who knows them most intimately. Specifically, when that person is prepared thoroughly.

My classes have a high success and satisfaction rate of meeting mommy‘s goals while also growing their relationships with their loved one.

If you’re looking to make your significant other, mother, sister, cousin, etc. the best doula you have ever had… I’m your girl!

Postpartum care is a time where mom should feel truly cared for in all areas. No mother should be feeling isolated postpartum wondering where their next meal is coming from, who can take the baby so they can shower, or how clean the house is. My postpartum care program makes sure you feel supported in this time of adjustment and healing.

I am passionate about caring for women and creating the village that we have lost. Doula with Aubree with support you in slowing down to soak in all those newborn cuddles!!

Can’t wait to meet all the new mamas!”

Doula With Aubree

03/20/2025

Breastfeeding isn’t just for the first year—it’s a dose-dependent biological process that continues to provide critical health benefits for as long as it’s sustained. The idea that breast milk somehow “loses” its value after infancy is simply false. In fact, the immunological, neurological, and emotional benefits increase the longer a child breastfeeds.

Breast milk doesn’t just supplement nutrition in toddlerhood—it actively adapts to meet a growing child’s needs. The antibodies, probiotics, stem cells, and growth factors in breast milk continue to protect against infections, boost gut health, and support brain development well beyond the first year. Studies show that children who breastfeed longer have lower rates of respiratory and ear infections, better emotional regulation, and even a reduced risk of chronic diseases later in life.

For mothers, the benefits of extended breastfeeding are just as powerful. The longer a mother breastfeeds, the greater the protection against breast and ovarian cancer, heart disease, metabolic disorders, and osteoporosis. The hormonal balance created by continued nursing can also help regulate stress and lower the risk of postpartum mood disorders.

Breastfeeding is more than just food—it’s a lifelong investment in health, connection, and well-being. A lucky child, indeed. 🤍

10/18/2024