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Kristin provides Birth Services for families in the Inland Empire. Visit www.birthservicesbykristin.com "Birth is not only about making babies.

Birth is about making mothers strong, competent, capable, mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength" -Barbara Katz Rothman

11/14/2025

✨A successful VBAC story✨

This is my cousin and she knows how to 👏🏾advocate👏🏾 for👏🏾 herself… which is absolutely necessary if you’re wanting a VBAC‼️

When she went into labor and got to the hospital they wanted to rush her back for a cesarean. She declined and said she wanted to have a vaginal birth. They said she shouldn’t do that because her previous baby (who was breech) was born too recently. They went over all the risks (highlighting the worst case scenarios) and she said she was aware of the risks and wanted to continue with her birth.

Then, they brought a doctor in to try and scare her. Then ANOTHER doctor. And let me tell you, at this point, it’s hard to push back without the proper support. They can really make you feel like you’re putting your baby in unnecessary danger or that you’re being negligent.
But, she persisted and said again that she was aware of the risks and wanted to proceed.

What doctors don’t tell you is that the risks are very low. — like, less than 1%. So you basically have a 99% chance of NOT having a uterine rupture.

Then they had her sign an AMA (against medical advice) to release them of any liability. 😱
So she did! ✍️

Then she pushed twice and her baby came flying out.
Both mom and baby were healthy.

Here’s the thing, she knew she could do it. She had three vaginal births before her cesarean. She wanted a fair chance to labor and birth HER way. It’s her body and her baby. Should there be any red flags, she was in the hospital and they could help her but there were no red flags —- it was just protocol. Simpler. More money.

I share this story because it’s possible. You can do this too. Everyone deserves a trial at labor after a cesarean if that’s what you want!

10/28/2025

She did it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Was it easy? Nope!
She was encouraged to induce at 37 weeks due to cholestasis. She had cholestasis with her first baby, so this wasn’t her first rodeo. She did all the research, knew the numbers, and how to best support herself and her baby. She declined the induction, not out of ignorance but with facts. She pushed for weekly tests, had a clean diet, herbal support, and took things one step at a time.

Her body went in to spontaneous labor at almost 40 weeks. She labored at home as long as possible. At the hospital, she declined pain the IV port, pain meds, all the things. This is what she wanted and she did it!!!

This isn’t always the happy ending people get but she did what she could with what she was in control of and had surrender to what was beyond her control and it all worked out.

She’s a birth warrior!!! Empowered, confident, and knows she can advocate for herself. I am so proud of this QUEEN 👑

10/20/2025

It’s been raining babies and it’s not even a full moon. There’s been three births in 4 days. 💙🩷💙
Being “with woman” is truly magical. Three babies, three families, three completely different labor patterns, three different timelines, three different ways of coping, three different ways I get to show up. The best thing I can do is meet mom and baby where they are and be of service. Things are NOT black and white, it all happens in the grey — in the unknown.

10/11/2025

Here’s the thing about cesarean births….

🤍 There are legitimate reasons people need cesareans! Usually your baby and body will give signs when things are headed that direction despite “doing all the things”, and thank goodness cesareans are an option!

🤍 Having agency is important, just like any birth! That means you can decide to have an elective cesarean. You can decide at any point that’s the path you want. You can say you want immediate skin to skin, delayed cord clamping, and other options that should still be made available to you when at all possible. We know these things have amazing benefits for mom and baby.

👎🏽 The problem is - fear mongering and unnecessary cesareans. Which happens way more than I wish was the case.

👎🏽 Inductions are the new norm and a big reason for the “cascade of interventions” which ends in a cesarean. Meanwhile, usually the induction wasn’t even medically necessary

👎🏽 Then alot of practitioners claim to be “ok” with a VBAC but then don’t give people a true trial at labor come the time for birth. That’s not cool. All of a sudden, baby has to be out by 39 weeks, or is looking big, or some non-medical reason that is used for coercion.

👎🏽 We don’t have proper support for postpartum care as it is, and with a cesarean, we definitely need that extra support.

🤍The good news is — doulas can help with all of this! Whether it’s a planned or unplanned cesarean birth, we got you and can absolutely help this process.

🤍 Over the past 11 years, I’ve had 6 clients have a cesarean birth, none in which were unnecessary. I know for sure there was a calm, confidence, and level of support that these families had that they wouldn’t have otherwise had without a doula.

🤍 Reach out for questions, support, birth story debriefing, referral, or anything you think I could help with.

xoxoxo
Kristin

10/08/2025

Do you think we should call it a guess date? Or birth window? Tell me your thoughts on having an (estimated) due date. 📅

10/05/2025

A hospital birth without standard interventions. This mama declined a hep lock (IV port), cervical checks, and literally everything wanted to. She went there and had her baby at the hospital and did it her way. Of course there was pushback but she knew what she wanted, she had zero risk factors, we advocated strongly (despite hearing the “worst case scenario” for everything) and she did it! 💪

10/02/2025

This is Sasha, also known as my work wife. Let me tell you, she is a true gem and so incredibly knowledgeable as a board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). Sasha leads with non-judgmental, compassionate care and meets you wherever you’re at in your breastfeeding/feeding journey. When we visit, we will listen (!!), offer support, and always come up with a plan specific for you and your baby 🤍 If you need support whether it’s for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, etc., reach out! We offer in-home visits near Redlands, Loma Linda and Yucaipa. You are not alone.

10/02/2025

✨Childbirth Education | One Day Immersion Class✨

This comprehensive, educational, birth preparation class designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the incredible physiologic process of childbirth. Together, we’ll explore the stages of labor, practical coping techniques, and learn how to navigate common medical interventions with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth or simply want to be fully prepared for whatever path your labor takes, this class will guide you toward a mindful, informed, and connected birth experience.

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09/30/2025

I love not showing up for inductions. I think I had two inductions scheduled that I didn’t show up for when I was pregnant with maxwell and I ended up having a homebirth. And here’s the thing, you know what happens if you don’t show up for a scheduled induction…. Literally NOTHING. They don’t know or care. Half the time you can’t even go in for the scheduled time and you’re left hanging wondering when you’ll check in.

I had co-care when I was pregnant with maxwell because I had GDM. I was able to control my diabetes with diet so I was good. Of course my care at Kaiser kept telling me I needed to induce at 39 weeks. They also said I had a verrrrry big baby and I needed to induce. I put an induction on the calendar knowing full well I wasn’t going to go 😆😆

I had zero fear around a big baby. I know the actual risks involved with a big baby and I deeply trusted my body and my midwife. Was I also a hot mess at the end of my pregnancy?! Also yes! I was gigantic, emotional, and just taking it one day at a time.

But that’s the thing with midwifery care, I had direct access to my midwife. I remember calling her crying from my bath tub. She agreed that we take things one day at a time. And before I new it, I had my BIG BABY at home in then birth pool surrounded by so much love. And guess what, he just fleewwwww out. No issues. I am so grateful I chose midwifery care and didn’t show up for an induction.

**this is not medical advice, just my own personal story and experience***

09/29/2025

Unfortunately I do love….
✨informed refusal
✨prioritizing mental health > breastfeeding
✨laboring at home as long as possible
✨not showing up for (unnecessary) inductions
✨firing doctors to find better care
✨co-sleeping with my kids
✨asking A LOT of questions, sorry not sorry
🤘🏽😆🤘🏽

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