Willow Birth Services

11/19/2025

They say babies don’t keep. They’re right. My baby is 7. There won’t be other babies after her and a baby hasn’t been buttoned or snapped in these clothes in a while.

As I’ve pulled these boxes from the deepest, darkest corner of my closet and taken the hangers out of the last remaining “I’m gonna resale these” items… I honestly, truly couldn’t bear letting go of that had been taking up a large-small ish section of the same closet…. Some smaller ones making it to my daughter’s baby dolls…. Im sad. In the most beautiful way.

It’s like how they say it is. When you’re done w babies, you’re done but….. gosh I am so grateful I got to have those experiences 🥹

Knowing that there was a long and emotional season of infertility and pregnancy losses that preceded parenthood … mothering 😮‍💨

If I could look at that 20-30-something Brandy and encourage her to live beyond decades of infertility miscarriages & concerns. I would have told her to travel more. I would have told her to keep growing herself, heal her heart, unpack the enormous, dark and complicated burdens that would impact mothering, being a good spouse, friend and human. Dont wish it away.

I would tell her that her body is so smart and capable and not broken. That this season is as worthy as any of the others she’ll grow through in this life.

I would tell her that mothering is harder and lonelier than than were told and that what she holds inside herself will be challenged, worn, broken and rebuilt by it — but also what grows out of that is something stronger and as whole as she has felt…ever and more was coming.

You have time.

Hold your babies, but please hold yourselves. You are not a burden, you are not alone. You aren’t fu***ng them up. Mistakes and apologies are apart of the journey…no one gives a s**t about the nursery, you can’t control anyone but yourself. You can’t spoil a baby. Feed them how you want and need to. Your mental health is most important. Marry a man who worships and adores you and wants to grow with you so when you have his babies, he knows exactly what you need, how to love you and himself. Your intuition knows more than anyone else could ever tell you. Listen.

11/16/2025

Slate grey nevus, also known as blue-grey spots or congenital dermal melanocytosis, are a type of birthmark that are typically flat and blue-grey, or sometimes purple, in colour.

They are most common on babies with Black and Brown skin and are generally found on the sacrum and buttocks, but can also be observed on arms and legs.

Slate grey nevus are NOT bruises. They are simply the result of pigment cells, or melanocytes, not reaching the surface of the skin.⁣ They do not hurt and generally require no treatment; they often fade by the age of 4.

If you identify a slate grey nevus when doing a baby examination, or NIPE, it is important to document it. This is to avoid it later being mistaken for a bruise.

Finally - you may have heard these birthmarks called ‘Mongolian blue spots’. This is derogatory, racially insensitive terminology and should NOT be used. If you hear it used in practice, please take the time to correct it. We can all play our part in decolonising language and midwifery education.

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11/12/2025

It’s such a good and beautiful thing to witness someone move through labor. It’s hard work and it worthy work.

We are always so grateful to be invited to care for you during these times in your life & it is an absolute honor to be invited to that space more than once.

This baby sister was welcomed by a big sister and 7 big brothers 🩷

Thank you R family for your trust.

Assistant: Lauren of Sparrow Song Birth Services

11/04/2025

No trending audio here… *volume*

6 weeks ago, this baby sister was born in the same tub as her big brother at .

This couple is a power duo. He is SUCH a good grounding force for her. She was all smiles until the last 3 minutes when it was time to work and he reminded her of how strong and capable she is 😍

This sweet babe was born wrapped up in cord and veiled in her amniotic sac🥰

Assistant: Juliet of

10/24/2025

Next Saturday!

SO excited for our next Labor and Latch Workshop in Oklahoma!!

Dr. Grace (.gracepelvicpt) and Megan Jones () will be leading this class to help you feel empowered for labor and early breastfeeding success 🤩
kpthepelvicpt led one last month in Arkansas and every mom and partner said it was beyond helpful to prepare them for their birth and feeding journey.

Details:
📆9am Saturday, Nov 1st
📍Perfect Peace clinic in Moore
💻Link to register is in our bio!

10/23/2025

For those who need resources with SNAP suspended (11/1)

With the upcoming SNAP benefits/foodstamps changing with the government shutdown I thought this list of OKLAHOMA CITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS FREE FOOD RESOURCES would be helpful 🫶

1. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma – 3355 S Purdue Ave., OKC 73179 | 405-972-1111
➜ Regional hub connecting to hundreds of partner pantries. [regionalfoodbank.org](https://www.regionalfoodbank.org)

2. BritVil Community Food Pantry – 8717 N Western Ave., OKC 73114 | 405-842-1275
➜ Mon–Fri 9 am–11 am. [britvilfoodpantry.com](https://www.britvilfoodpantry.com)

3. Skyline Urban Ministry – 500 SE 15th St., OKC 73129 | 405-601-8907
➜ Mon 1-5 pm, Tue 10:30-2 pm, Wed 1-4 pm, Thu 10:30-2 pm, Fri 9-12. [okcskyline.org](https://www.okcskyline.org/frc)

4. The Urban Mission – 3737 N Portland Ave., OKC 73112
➜ Tue & Thu 9:00–11:30 am drive-thru. [urbanmissionokc.org](https://urbanmissionokc.org)

5. Salvation Army Central Oklahoma – 1001 N Pennsylvania Ave., OKC 73107 | 405-246-1060
➜ Daily free meal + pantry. [southernusa.salvationarmy.org](https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/central-oklahoma/food-services)

6. Community Action Agency – SW Center: 1621 SW 15th St. | SE Center: 6315 S Camille, OKC
➜ Open monthly 8:30 am–2:30 pm. [caaofokc.org](https://www.caaofokc.org/services/emergency-needs/food-pantry-2)

7. Jesus House – 1335 W Sheridan Ave., OKC 73106 | 405-232-7164
➜ Mon & Wed 8:30-12 pm, Sat 10-11 am/5-6 pm. [jesushouseokc.org](https://jesushouseokc.org)

8. Cross & Crown Mission – 1008 N McKinley Ave., OKC 73106 | 405-232-7696
➜ Mon–Wed 11 am–2 pm. [crossandcrownmission.com](https://crossandcrownmission.com)

9. Love Link Ministries – 1122 Linwood Ave., OKC 73101 | 405-239-6219
➜ Tue & Fri 11 am–2 pm.

10. First Baptist Church OKC – 1201 N Robinson Ave., OKC 73103 | 405-232-8631
➜ Mondays 4:45–6:30 pm.

11. Baptist Mission Center – 2125 Exchange Ave., OKC 73108 | 405-235-6162
➜ Mon 2-8 pm; Tue–Thu 8 am–3:30 pm.

12. Christian Service Center – 115 SW 24th St., OKC 73109 | 405-236-5956
➜ Mon–Fri 9 am–2 pm.

13. 50th Street Church of Christ – 6035 NW 50th St., OKC 73122 | 405-789-8843
➜ Tue 8:30-11:30 am (new clients 2nd & 4th Tue only).

14. First Southern Baptist Church – 6400 S Sooner Rd., OKC 73135 | 405-732-1300
➜ Wed & Thu 1–4 pm.

15. Upward Transitions – 1134 W Main St., OKC 73106 | 405-232-5507
➜ Mon–Fri 8–12 pm, 1–4:30 pm. [upwardtransitions.org](https://www.upwardtransitions.org)

16. Church of the Open Arms – 3131 N Penn Ave., OKC 73112 | 405-525-9555
➜ 2nd & 4th Thu 5–7 pm. [openarmsokc.org](https://openarmsokc.org)

17. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church – 222 NW 15th St., OKC 73103 | 405-232-1371
➜ Free community meals weekly. [stlukesokc.org](https://stlukesokc.org)

18. West OKC Faith Center – 2212 S Harvey Ave., OKC 73109 | 405-634-4500
➜ Pantry Tue & Thu 9 am–1 pm.

19. Mission Mid-Del – 5751 E State Highway 37, Midwest City 73110 | 405-737-2177
➜ Pantry Tue & Thu 10 am–2 pm.

20. Midwest City Church of Christ – 11710 E Reno Ave., Midwest City 73130 | 405-732-0393
➜ Pantry Mon–Thu 9 am–12 pm.

21. Crossroads Church OKC – 8901 S Shields Blvd., OKC 73149 | 405-634-1495
➜ 3rd Sat each month 10 am–12 pm.

22. Capitol Hill Church of Christ – 2801 S Robinson Ave., OKC 73109 | 405-632-0277
➜ 2nd & 4th Tue 10 am–1 pm.

23. Grace Rescue Mission – 2205 Exchange Ave., OKC 73108 | 405-232-5756
➜ Daily free hot meal service for men.

24. City Rescue Mission – 800 W California Ave., OKC 73106 | 405-232-2709
➜ Meals & food boxes daily. [cityrescue.org](https://cityrescue.org)

25. St. James Catholic Church – 4201 S McKinley Ave., OKC 73109 | 405-636-6818
➜ Food pantry Wed 10 am–12 pm.

26. South Lakes Community Center Mobile Pantry – 4210 S South Lakes Dr., OKC 73179
➜ Monthly mobile pantry from Regional Food Bank.

27. St. Paul’s Cathedral OKC – 127 NW 7th St., OKC 73102 | 405-235-3436
➜ “Saint Paul’s Table” hot meals weekly.

28. Holy Angels Catholic Church – 317 N Blackwelder Ave., OKC 73106 | 405-236-5244
➜ Pantry Mon 1–3 pm.

29. Deliverance Temple OKC – 2101 N Bryant Ave., OKC 73121 | 405-424-8511
➜ Community food boxes monthly.

30. New Hope Baptist Church OKC – 1232 NE 7th St., OKC 73117 | 405-232-1621
➜ Free pantry 1st Sat each month.

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# # 🥫 Surrounding Counties

31. Manna Pantry (Together We Center) – 620 N Cemetery Rd., Yukon 73099 | 405-265-0193
➜ Mon 5-8 pm; Tue 3-6 pm; Wed 9-12; Thu 5-8 pm; Sat 9-12.

32. Compassionate Sharing Pantry – 4 N 6th St., Yukon 73099 | 405-354-9591
➜ Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12–4 pm.

33. Mustang Heights Baptist Church Pantry – 530 N Mustang Rd., Mustang 73064 | 405-376-3139
➜ Pantry 3rd Thu each month 6–8 pm.

34. The Salvation Army El Reno (Canadian County) – 1012 S Rock Island Ave., El Reno 73036 | 405-295-2343.

35. Moore Food & Resource Center – 2635 N Shields Blvd., Moore 73160 | 405-600-3186
➜ Mon–Thu 10 am–1 pm; Tue & Thu 5–7 pm. [regionalfoodbank.org](https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/moorefrc)

36. Norman Food & Resource Center – 625 N Berry Rd., Norman 73069 | 405-972-1111
➜ Mon & Wed 10 am–3 pm; Thu 2–7 pm; Fri 9–12. [regionalfoodbank.org](https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/normanfrc)

37. Food & Shelter Inc. – 201 Reaves Park Dr., Norman 73069 | 405-360-4954
➜ Hot meals daily + groceries. [foodandshelterinc.org](https://foodandshelterinc.org)

38. Mission Norman Food Pantry – 2525 E Lindsey St., Norman 73071 | 405-321-8880
➜ Mon–Thu 9 am–12 pm. [missionnorman.org](https://missionnorman.org)

39. Goodrich Memorial UMC Food Pantry – 200 W Hayes St., Norman 73069 | 405-321-0975
➜ Tue 10 am–12 pm; Thu 5–6:30 pm.

40. Guthrie Community Church Pantry – 512 E Seward Rd., Guthrie 73044 | 405-282-1294
➜ 2nd & 4th Sat each month 9–11 am.

Remember to always call ahead, bring a form of ID for all adults in the household, and plan ahead for wait times.

10/20/2025

✨And just like that….. WBS calendar is is booked through June 2026.

The calendar opens back up for late July due dates 🩷

10/17/2025

THEN as Lauren and I were pulling OUT of the driveway 1.5 hours away from the city the call came in for another labor that had started and was moving quickly 😵‍💫

Thankfully, a different assistant was on the team and a back up Midwife was available & much closer than I was.

While this family didn’t *need* anything but a calm presence and monitoring it was an absolute relief knowing they were being safely kept by Cait of & their Assistant Lindsi of

Baby came into dad’s hands a short time after their team arrived and all was peaceful and perfect.

I arrived in time for placenta 🩷

L family, thank you for choosing us to care for you again. We know care choices for such intimate moments are not taken lightly. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to love on your family. NTM the gifts of sourdough are *significant* perk 😮‍💨🙏🏻🩷

10/17/2025

And then this guy came like a freight train via FaceTime while Lauren and I sped down the highway 4 weeks ago!
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Ohhhh you guys…. The sweetest thing to listen to and “watch” this husband, this father receive is 4th babe I to his hands with calm confidence. 🥹

We always just hate to miss a birth for a lot of reasons (emotionally and midwifery) the majority of these sneaky little people are just meant for it and the experiences they gift their parents and siblings are often life changing growth points in their lifetimes.

Many moons ago, I served as assistant during their first baby w their now retired midwife and Lauren has been their assistant since serving w the same midwife — such an honor truly a blessing to act as their midwife this journey.

K family, you have been such a gift to care for. Thank you for your trust and the invitation into your pregnancy, birth and postpartum space. 🩷

Assistant: Lauren of

10/16/2025

Almost 6 weeks ago, this first time family welcomed their first born at the

🌱First time labors can be tricky - this couple was ever so patient with the process of their early labor.

🌱When labor is still a little on the early side and it’s suggested that maybe home his the best place to rest and progress before committing to staying at the birth center…. Gosh, that can be discouraging and frustrating. Especially when there is a lengthy drive to be had. Trust, we know you wanna hold this baby and we also know you have invested fully in the care you know can help get you there. You’ll be back with a much more active labor pattern and a body and mind ready to birth and hold your baby.

🌱This story was no exception. What a sight to behold. Hard and worthy work. We are SO proud of you. You guys make such a great team (and great babies, clearly).

V family, thank you for allowing us to serve you and love on you. It had been an absolute pleasure and privilege to watch you grow into patents.

Assistant: Lindsi of

Place of Birth: OKC Birth Center

10/16/2025

Day 1 vs 6 weeks🩷

This family is so special to us and we have been honored to take care of you again.

Such a quick and beautiful birth 🩷 A redemptive feeding and postpartum journey 🩷

It’s been a joy to see you experience motherhood and parenting in such a beautiful way 🩷

K family, thank you for inviting us to share your pregnancy and birth. We are so grateful for your trust.

Assistant: Lauren of Sparrow Song Birth Services
Lactation Care: Jess Cheatwood .goldencord