Happily Ever After Birth Services

02/17/2023

07/08/2021

It's been awhile 😌 I've missed it

07/05/2021

Is there anyone who can pick a placenta up from Jupiter medical center tomorrow? I work tonight and tomorrow and mama's section date got moved
Will provide gas $

11/25/2020

Hello my beautiful people. I have not posted in awhile but I am dropping in to say I am still here! I am working nights at the hospital and have taken a break from taking birth/doula clients but I am still doing placenta encapsulation, baby wearing support and still have wraps to lend, and breastfeeding support. I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Remember to wash your hands regularly! Love you all😘

07/02/2020

06/06/2020

An important topic that is brought up periodically because it is SO important and still unknown to many.... Paced Bottle Feeding!



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Repost from .latch ❤️

"🍼 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 🍼 ⁣⁣
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You know how when you sit down to eat your dinner, have a glass of wine, and chat with your family, you are pacing yourself and eating more mindfully. It’s the same with babies! ⁣⁣
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No matter what the contents of the bottle are, there are benefits of pacing the feeding: ⁣⁣
💡baby learns how to self regulate, which means they won’t need to feel super full each time they eat (because baby knows exactly what they need, and there’s no point in making them take preset amounts). This also prevents obesity in childhood. ⁣⁣
💡Baby is able to coordinate suck/swallow/breath cycle without having milk flowing in their mouth constantly from a bottle⁣⁣
💡we ensure baby isn’t over or under-fed (because the brain needs time to process satiety) ⁣
💡Parent will not feel the pressure of pumping unrealistic amounts of milk if separated due to work⁣⁣
💡baby will not prefer bottle flow to the breast (because babies are smart and figure out super quickly that if they fuss at the breast they will get milk the easy way).⁣⁣
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HOW: ⁣⁣
🍼feed on hunger cues- not on schedule ⁣⁣
🍼hold and cuddle baby often, so baby doesn’t ask to feed just because they need to be held⁣⁣
🍼feed in an upright position- not laying down ⁣⁣
🍼feed with neck extended- not with chin touching chest (think about your neck position when drinking a glass of water) ⁣⁣
🍼allow about 10-15 min for a bottle feed⁣⁣
🍼stop when baby is done ⁣⁣
🍼always use a slow flow bottle nipple⁣⁣
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Click the link in my bio for the video on my YouTube channel.⁣⁣
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04/10/2020

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY STUCK IN ISOLATION WITH SOMEONE WHO IS ABUSIVE, shoot me a message on the page, Happily Ever After Birth Services, asking if I am selling essential oils. I will check on you.

If you message specifically about rush shipping on your oil, I will ask for your address and will contact local law enforcement for you.

You are not alone!

Domestic violence is violence and it impacts children in many different ways that are not always obvious. If you need help, I will try to connect you with your local resources.

12/05/2019

I am heart broken tonight to find out the sad news of a sweet client of mine was taken too soon. She leaves behind 2 beautiful children. Jenn you will be missed deeply.

12/01/2019

Forgot to post these pics from 2 weeks ago. Thankful this mama allowed me to be creative. Birth prints, umbilical cord dream catcher and 144 capsules done 💜

12/01/2019

Went to an amazing birth today. Second birth I have assisted with this family. Mama was a rockstar and daddy was her rock. This is what homebirth looks like. I'm so happy for this family 🥰 will start the placenta tomorrow need sleep tonight.