The Happy Mama Place

The Happy Mama Place Welcome to The Happy Mama Place! I'm here to support, guide, and nurture you through every step of your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experience.

✨ Doula & Prenatal Specialist in Wilkes-barre, Scranton & NEPA
🤰Supporting moms through pregnancy, birth & postpartum
💆‍♀️Massage| Yoga| Birth Classes | Placenta Encapsulation
✨DM to connect and see how I can support your beautiful experience! 💕 Whether you're searching for "doula services near me," "HypnoBirthing Birthing classes," or "prenatal yoga," you've come to the right place. I specialize in providing personalized care tailored to your needs, including compassionate doula support during pregnancy and postpartum, empowering childbirth education through HypnoBirthing, and relaxing prenatal, induction, labor, and postpartum massages. If you've heard about placenta encapsulation and are curious, I also offer this service to support postpartum recovery. Every aspect of what I do is rooted in helping you feel confident, cared for, and ready to welcome your newest addition. If you're looking for services that combine wellness, mindfulness, and authentic care during your pregnancy, you've found the right partner. Keywords like "pregnancy massage," "childbirth education," and "postpartum doula support" are not just phrases—they reflect the heart of what I offer to families like yours. My goal is to ensure that you feel empowered, respected, and truly supported throughout this incredible time. Whether you're a first-time parent or already have little ones, I’d love to be part of your team to help make this experience positive and fulfilling. Let's connect and explore how [Your Business Name] can be there for you when you need it most. Click the “Message” button to start a conversation—I can’t wait to hear your story and see how I can help!

10/03/2025

Join us for our New & Expectant Parent Circle on Saturday, October 4th at the Milford Branch of the Pike County Public Library.

🤰Connect with other parents, share experiences, ask questions, and find support in a welcoming space. Whether you’re preparing to welcome your little one or navigating the early months of parenthood, this group is for you!👶👶🏿

📅 Saturday, October 4th at 10:30am

📍 Pike County Public Library-Milford Branch

We hope to see you there! 💚💙💚💙

10/02/2025

📣 You Don’t Need Two Breasts to Breastfeed! 🤱

It’s a common misconception that you need both breasts to successfully breastfeed. In fact, many mothers can produce all the milk their babies need from just one breast!

This is especially remarkable when you consider mothers of twins, who often manage to breastfeed both babies at the same time using only one breast for each. ✨

The human body is incredibly adaptable. Each breast has the capability to produce milk, and with the right stimulation and demand, one breast can typically supply enough milk for your little one. 💡

Here are a few key points to consider: 🧐

✅ Lactation Flexibility: If one breast is more efficient at producing milk, you can focus on using that breast more frequently, ensuring your baby gets enough nourishment.

✅ Breastfeeding Twins: Many mothers of twins successfully breastfeed each baby from one breast at a time, allowing them to provide nourishment for both without the need for double the supply. This approach not only simplifies the process but also helps manage their milk production effectively.

✅ Avoiding Discomfort: Some mothers find it more comfortable to breastfeed from one breast, especially if they experience issues like engorgement or pain in one side. It’s perfectly acceptable to prioritize comfort while ensuring your baby receives the milk they need.

✅ Individual Experiences: Every breastfeeding journey is unique. While some mothers may need to alternate breasts or use both, many can thrive on using just one. Trust your body and listen to your baby’s cues.

Remember, the key to breastfeeding is finding what works best for you and your baby. Whether you have one breast or two, your ability to nourish your child is more than achievable! ❤️

10/02/2025

A 2024 case-control study published in the Asian Journal of Medicine and Health looked at 100 pregnant women (50 with preeclampsia and 50 healthy controls) DOI: 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i3990

The preeclampsia group was found to have lower serum ionized magnesium levels, and a cut-off of 0.7 mmol/L for serum ionized magnesium was used.

Women with serum ionized magnesium 0.7mmol/L.

The first thing I want to highlight (for all you practitioners out there running magnesium) is the measurements they used there, mmol/L. Here in the states, if you are using Labcorp, the measurements used for serum magnesium are mg/dL.

So 0.7 mmol/L = 1.7 mg/dL (which is actually within the NORMAL ranges found on LabCorp and Quest.

This was a small study, but multiple others have found similar results.

Wadhwani et al. (2022) found that women who developed preeclampsia had significantly lower magnesium in mid-pregnancy (18-22 weeks) compared to controls. This study looked at 324 women (216 without PE and 108 with PE). They collected samples at 11-14 weeks, 18-22 weeks, and 26-28 weeks, and tracked PE cases/risk.

Al-Behari (2002) identified a serum magnesium cut-off of

08/26/2025

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Michel Odent, a renowned and internationally recognized surgeon and advocate for the demedicalization of childbirth.

Odent wrote several key articles and publications on childbirth, lactation, and caring for pregnant and birthing people, including the first article applying the gate control theory of pain to childbirth. He was among the first advocates for water birth to support a more client-focused environment, with the goal of centering the birthing parent and their baby in the birth experience once more.

An example would be "Birth Under Water," one of his earlier publications from The Lancet in 1983. It reflects on what he and his team learned after the 100th baby was born after the use of water immersion in his hospital. The ideas shared set the stage for water birth to become more common and more widely accepted as an avenue for managing the intensity of labor and supporting birthing parents in coping through labor progression.

We welcome you to share the impact Odent's work and writings have had on your work as birth and lactation professionals, so we can remember and learn from his legacy of advocating for the rights and experiences of parents and babies.

Odent, M. (1983). Birth under water. The Lancet, 322(8365-8366), 1476-1477.

Photo: Xavier Caré / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA

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