Kaleidoscope Birth Services

10/13/2022

Brené Brown

06/23/2022

Ever thought about how giving birth lying down is kinda...counterproductive? The birth canal curves upwards when you lie down, so you're going against gravity. Birthing on your back can make labor last longer because the body has to work much harder to eject the baby. It constricts blood vessels, meaning baby and mother won't receive the optimum levels of blood & oxygen. It also makes you more prone to tearing, and is typically more painful than birthing in an intuitive position. Your pelvis isn’t given the opportunity to open to its fullest capacity, and makes it harder for babies in non-optimal birthing positions to rotate or switch to better positions - which can lead to a need for medical intervention.
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There are a number of positions to give birth in that are better for both mommy and baby. Unfortunately, hospitals sometimes have a habit of telling birthers that they “can’t” deliver a baby in any position besides on their backs. DON’T LISTEN. Request the squat bar. Adjust the bed to your liking. Switch to a side-lying position. Do what feels COMFORTABLE and - most importantly - follow your body’s lead.
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03/13/2020

03/22/2017

This beautifully sums up the type of births I attend. The amazing thing about doulas is that they cater their services to each individual birth they attend.This is one of the many reasons I love my job!

Celebrate by . When you didn't "fit the mold" but still knew you wanted a professional by your side, non-judgemental support is crucial! Share to bring awareness to all birth types by all people!

02/07/2017

It has been such a privilege to support members of the Kaiserslautern Military community over the past year and a half. I was privileged to attend my final birth here in the KMC during the wee hours of the morning. This birth reminded me of the importance of maintaining a healthy perspective during labor. Welcome to world Baby O!

01/15/2017

I always tell my clients that the most important thing they should know about labor is that it is fluid. It is a moment in your life to tune into your body and trust your instincts. I had the privilege of witnessing a beautiful twin labor and birth this weekend. Mom trusted her instincts, followed her body's cues, and was able to navigate the ever changing experience of labor. In the end of her long labor, she was rewarded with two beautiful babies. Welcome to the world Baby J and Baby L.

12/31/2016

12/23/2016

3. Your body knows what to do.

12/13/2016

It has been such a privilege to provide support to members of the Kaiserslautern Military community. I am happy to announce that I will be moving back home to the Tacoma, Washington area in April of 2017. It is my hope to continue to support families through the birthing process once I arrive.