Rooted In Birth

02/03/2026

Oxytocin levels surge dramatically at birth, reaching a 3-to-4-fold peak as the baby is delivered, which is often referred to as the 'love hormone' due to its role in promoting feelings of bonding and attachment between the birthing person and her newborn. Many parents feel a wash of many different emotions when they hold their baby in their arms for the first time.

01/31/2026

Isn't it amazing that babies are born with soft spots on their heads called fontanels, allowing for a smoother journey into the world and paving the way for a lifetime of growth and development?

01/29/2026

Did you know that newborns have limited color vision and can typically only see shades of black, white, and gray? This is because their eyes are still developing, and the cells responsible for detecting colors are not yet mature. In fact, research suggests that newborns can only see colors in the blue-violet end of the spectrum, which is why they tend to be more attracted to high-contrast colors like black and white. Color vision develops gradually over the first few months of life, with most babies able to see a range of colors by around 4-6 months old. By around 12 months, their color vision is almost as good as an adult's! Isn't it amazing how much development happens in just the first year of life?

01/26/2026

Doulas provide crucial support for both parents by offering professional guidance, hands-on comfort techniques, emotional reassurance, and advocacy, reducing stress on partners and empowering them to be better support systems while ensuring the birthing parent's needs are met, ultimately enhancing the entire family's experience and improving birth outcomes. They act as a knowledgeable "wingman," teaching partners how to help, taking pressure off them, and facilitating communication with medical staff, creating a strong team.

01/24/2026

Studies suggest that breastfeeding one baby for one year takes roughly 1,800 hours. A full-time job with 3 weeks’ vacation is 1,960 hours. Eye-opening? Just a little!😮

01/22/2026

Babies are born to be mini-mes! They're like tiny little mirrors, reflecting our silly faces right back at us. How hilarious is it to make a goofy grimace and watch them giggle and do it right back? 🤣

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!!!

2025 was quite a year!
🧡Attended 11 births (a couple of babies wanted to be born in 2026)
💚Supported 3 families postpartum
💙Encapsulated 40 placentas!
💛Taught 219 hours of classes
🩷Served as Program Director for Community Doulas

Come on, 2026!!!

12/15/2025

https://www.facebook.com/61552626762930/posts/122244070208087558/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

"Declining a medical recommendation can feel really scary… but practicing a script and having a prepared strategy can help you feel more confident in advocating for yourself:
1. Take a robust support person
2. Be sure of what you will be advocating for during your appointment
3. Practice a phrase that will communicate your desires clearly eg: ‘I don’t want an induction so we are going to have to come up with another plan
4. Episode 143 of the great birth rebellion podcast
5. Don’t just say ‘no’ have a plan for what you want to do next… choose an alternative, more preferred option to the thing you declined eg: I don’t want an induction but I am happy to have a repeat ultrasound
For more on induction of labour, get the full story at ep. 181 & 182 of the great birth rebellion podcast and comment PODCAST to get access to the research papers Melanie The Midwife....thank you!!

12/02/2025

It's and here is a wonderful organization you can donate to. If you can't contribute funds you can like their page, and share to all your family and friends.

It's Giving Tuesday, and we are excited about all the ways our community can give to help Community Doulas with its mission of providing doula support to expectant and postpartum families.

Did you know that you don't have to be a doula to volunteer with Community Doulas? We can benefit from the help of so many community members in our organization.

We also thrive because of the donations of people just like you. Check out our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-community-doulas-this-giving-tuesday

You can also share this fundraiser with your friends and family. Getting the word out about the great work we do is so important. Thank you for sharing!

While you are doing all your holiday shopping, you might consider using iGive.com, which gives your favorite nonprofit, Community Doulas, a percentage of your purchase. You don't pay any extra.

Wow! There are so many ways to support Community Doulas!

11/03/2025