Mountain Mama Childbirth Education & Birth Doula Services

11/17/2022

New blog post now available for reading! In this post I talk about Group B Strep in pregnancy and ways you can prevent it even if you’ve had it in a previous pregnancy. Planning to have a natural, physiological birth free of IV fluids—this one’s for you! You won’t wanna miss!

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11/15/2022

If you liked my blog on the ARRIVE trials, stay tuned for my post coming this Wednesday on Group B Strep (GBS) in pregnancy. Just because you've had it in a previous pregnancy does NOT mean you have to have it again! I've included a protocol to follow to help you achieve your birth plan of birthing without IV fluids or antibiotics! Feel free to like, comment, and subscribe!

https://www.mountainmamachildbirth.com/post/gbs-how-it-may-impact-your-birth-plan-newborn-and-how-you-may-be-able-to-prevent-it

11/13/2022

Pregnant or know someone who is? Is your care provider pushing for an elective induction at 39 weeks because of the ARRIVE trials? Get all the facts so that you can make a fully informed decision that is best for you and your family! In this blog post, I pick apart all the specifics of the ARRIVE trials and discuss why or why the trial may not even apply to you, and discuss a study that was conducted by an MD to discover the implications that the ARRIVE trials had on perinatal and neonatal outcomes in the year following the trials. Because I support your right to make your own choices, I've also included some questions to ask your provider in case you decide an elective induction at 39 weeks IS what is best for you to help you determine whether your care provider adheres to protocols that will maximize your chances of a healthy vaginal birth. Mamas, papas, birth workers---you won't want to miss this one!

The foundation for the knowledge and skills taught in today's Lamaze childbirth classes are based upon healthy birth practices adapted from the World Health Organization (WHO). The first healthy birth practice taught in a Lamaze series is to let labor begin on its own. This isn't just because we're....

10/12/2022

Childbirth education classes at your fingertips…anywhere…anyplace…and at your own pace! Come get your childbirth Ed on here!

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10/12/2022

✨True Knot✨
Did you know true knots occur in about 1-2% of pregnancies?
These knots usually form during early pregnancy when the baby flips around more, but can still form at anytime throughout pregnancy.
In most cases these knots are harmless. The Wharton's jelly provides enough protection around the vessels so they don't become pinched or crushed. This allows the baby to stay well oxygenated and maintain good circulation.
Though it's not impossible, it is rare that the knot will actually become tight enough to cause concern.
📷: Sister Birth :: Support & Story

10/12/2022

The weight of your breast milk is reduced by about 90%, and the only thing that freeze-drying removes is the water!
💙Freeze-drying preserves the structure of molecules in the milk, which has a beneficial impact on the taste and maintains the nutritional quality of the milk.
The result after freeze-drying is a fine breast milk powder, which has all of the components of the breast milk without the water.