Peace at Birth

10/06/2019

09/16/2019

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In this moment, he’s not interested in nursing, getting his weight checked or being measured.
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He’s interested in studying mommy’s face.
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Memorizing every single characteristic that makes his mother’s face.
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This is his moment to gaze into your eyes and fall in love.
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He’s been waiting for this moment as long as you have.
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And when this moment is over, he will be able to identify your face and smell amongst a sea of people.
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He will always prefer you.
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Relish in this moment.
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Love,
Flor Cruz
PhotoCred: MJF Birth Photography

09/13/2019

⚡️Rage or anger is often looked over in the post-partum period—although it’s common and identified as a symptom for many women with post-partum depression/anxiety.
⚡️Women report feeling intense anger or rage in instances that they believe should not illicit such a strong response. Small annoyances are often the culprit. For example, a mom may report that not having a specific grocery item, having something left out by a partner (a dirty dish, etc), unable to find something, or baby refusing nap may set off this undesirable rage. It may be completely uncharacteristic of her. This is often a sign of something else going on and needs to be addressed.
⚡️If you are experiencing symptoms of post-partum rage or anger, discuss this with your provider. If you do not feel like you’re receiving adequate resources, go to postpartum.net and find a provider or support group near you. .
Is this something you’ve struggled with?



Check out these articles from The Natural Parent Magazine about postpartum health.....

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/6-mindful-steps-towards-a-more-balanced-postpartum/

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/what-every-new-mum-needs-postpartum/

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/postpartum-depression-in-the-age-of-social-networking/

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/postpartum-depression-anxiety-painful-secret/

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/preparing-positive-postpartum/

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/postpartum-depression-saved/

http://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/pregnant-postpartum-walking-jogging-health/

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09/02/2019

An incredible poem from Annie Ridout 💞

She writes:

“After my first baby, I tried to go for a walk on day 2. It felt like my insides were falling out. I turned back before reaching the end of the road. We had loads of visitors; some stayed put on the sofa as I yawned and willed them to leave so I could go to bed. I got mastitis, recurrently.

“After baby 2, breastfeeding was excruciatingly painful. My ni***es bled. I stayed at home until we’d learned to feed properly (it’s a two-way thing; you’re learning together). Again, I did too much. I didn’t want my two-year-old daughter to feel bored or sidelined. We went to groups and had days out. I had mastitis, recurrently.

“This time, I’ve done very little. We’ve mainly seen family. A few friends have popped by, without kids, for short visits. This time, I’m thinking about myself and my baby. Not everyone else. And it may sound selfish but it’s about mental and physical self-preservation.”

07/21/2019

The placenta and amniotic sac are both pure magic. So detailed, efficient, and beautiful. The placenta is the baby’s restaurant. Providing all the nourishment, oxygen, and waste exchange. The cord is the straw for the exchange. The sac is the house. The layers or membranes (amnion and chorion) keep baby nice and cozy surrounded by amniotic fluid.

07/20/2019

Stunning graphic illustrating the work baby is doing. Look at the rotation. Amazing.
Dr. Miriam Stoppard New Pregnancy and Birth Book.

07/13/2019

"FEELING TOUCHED OUT IS NORMAL

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by touch when you’ve got a cluster-feeding newborn and a jealous toddler and you never get to p*e or shower or eat by yourself.

It is NORMAL to feel touched out and it does NOT mean you aren’t bonding or that you don’t love your babies enough.

Postpartum is hard enough as it is without you judging yourself for your feelings. Talk to your partner, talk to a postpartum doula, talk to ANYONE about your feelings. Be honest with yourself and with your support team. Most importantly, ask for HELP.

They weren’t kidding when they said it takes a village.

So ask for help and take a shower, p*e with the bathroom door shut, and eat a full, nourishing meal. Take a moment for yourself and reset your touch threshold. Your babies need you happy, healthy, and ready to fill their needs. If your cup is empty, you can’t fill theirs.

Ask for help ✨"

**Beautiful image and words from Stellarbear. Check out her other amazing affirmation cards ❤❤❤

06/29/2019

06/26/2019

✔Respectful discussion only ! I am keeping this thread open because there is alot of good education going on, but stay kind, compassionate and non-judgmental here people!

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It’s been really difficult to find images of trans birth and I think it speaks to a larger issue within the birth community, inclusion. I realize the trans birth conversation is just beginning but read these words by ✨ I’m still searching for images so tag BBH if you have something I need to see!
Reposted by for the 👶🏼
We cannot change birth if we fail to include every single birthing person. It’s hypocrisy.
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𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒.
𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐘. 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.
𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄.
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What a sweet pregnant belly shot with two expecting dads
Trans people can (and DO) use their bodies to create pregnancies and birth healthy babies. As awareness about is growing, we're also seeing and pregnant people using midwives and having home births at rates far higher than the general population. This is DEFINITELY true in my practice, where almost 1/4 of my clients identify as trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming.
Why use midwives? Because the offers:
-Continuity with one or a few providers that get to know you, your family, and your preferences *this reduces chances of discrimination*
-Individualized care
-Time to include partners in care
-For - knowing and trusting everyone who will be apart of your birth
-Providers that are more likely to act as advocates
Midwives and doctors can make simple changes to their language, documents, office decor and care to provide affirming to trans people. And guess what, making your practice will benefit ALL of the pregnant people that you serve!

06/26/2019

“DUE DATES: Did you know that doctors still calculate expected date of delivery using a method formulated at the start of the 19th century. The method is known as Naegele’s rule; You take the first day of a expectant persons last menstrual period, add a year, subtract three months, and add seven days. How confusing is that! Naegele’s rule is based on the assumption that the birth person has a 28-day menstrual cycle, with ovulation on day 14, but cycles range anywhere between 21 and 35 days. These issues might help explain why Naegele’s rule isn’t very accurate and, therefore, why due dates aren’t, either. Babies simply do not care about due dates, and turn up when they feel like it and when they are perfectly ripe: the motivation for being born is something that, as yet, scientists cannot fully explain. Some babies will be ‘early’, some ‘on time’ and some ‘late’, in fact, only about 4% of babies arrive on their actual due date, and research has shown that the length of pregnancy can vary by up to five weeks. So, like in Uganda, instead of having a due date, have a due month”

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Words by .hill from Positive Birth 📚