Masa Womanhood

06/09/2022

I haven’t posted in awhile… but these points are so important and helpful when in early labor!

12/27/2021

Check it out, y’all! I have a new testimonial published on my DoulaMatch page! I love getting to support new parents, and am so grateful when they give feedback. 💜

12/27/2021: 76 doulas received excellent reviews and testimonials from satisfied, grateful clients last week on https://doulamatch.net/

AB Erin Moyen, CD/BDT(DONA), PCD(DONA), LCCE, CLE https://doulamatch.net/profile/5848
AB Sonja Dame CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/28077
AB Stacey Tweedle CD (DONA) Postpartum Doula https://doulamatch.net/profile/28005
AR Ava Ellis https://doulamatch.net/profile/27273
BC Sarah Barrett https://doulamatch.net/profile/27063
CA Jaime Coffey Bateman https://doulamatch.net/profile/29238
CA Jennifer Cole CD(DONA) HCHD https://doulamatch.net/profile/23776
CA Patience Dominick https://doulamatch.net/profile/31701
CA Sara Hoke https://doulamatch.net/profile/23577
CA Therese Jensen https://doulamatch.net/profile/26871
CA Krishna Lopez https://doulamatch.net/profile/27243
CA Clara Love, CD(DONA), CLEC https://doulamatch.net/profile/12804
CA Jill Magoffin CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/23401
CA Clarissa Michael https://doulamatch.net/profile/26602
CA Victoria Morales https://doulamatch.net/profile/28033
CA Amber Patterson https://doulamatch.net/profile/5709
CA Annaig Pilpre https://doulamatch.net/profile/29911
CA Brittany Randolph https://doulamatch.net/profile/9790
CA Jourdan Sales https://doulamatch.net/profile/27626
CA Nina Skagerlind-Gelb https://doulamatch.net/profile/24678
CO Tiffney Brink https://doulamatch.net/profile/25173
CO Kelly Contreras CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/22887
CO Anna Otaola CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/21883
CT Allison Petrides, CLD https://doulamatch.net/profile/22531
DC Amanda Hoyle, CD(DONA), CLC https://doulamatch.net/profile/23717
DC Molly Landolt CD(CHB), CLC https://doulamatch.net/profile/25456
DC Jackie Prescott https://doulamatch.net/profile/13168
GA Shari Aizenman https://doulamatch.net/profile/1183
GA Christina Pruitt https://doulamatch.net/profile/631
ID Michelle Lucas - In Person & Virtual Support https://doulamatch.net/profile/21656
ID Haylee Richman https://doulamatch.net/profile/16299
IL Mayra Elisa Buitrón https://doulamatch.net/profile/12371
IL Diane Tabilo, LCSW, CD(DONA) - Bilingual https://doulamatch.net/profile/26258
IN Carli Mellentine https://doulamatch.net/profile/16351
MA Marcia Conlon https://doulamatch.net/profile/30341
MA Shira Garber Strosberg https://doulamatch.net/profile/29527
MA Alysa St. Charles https://doulamatch.net/profile/28650
MA Kathleen Stern (CD-L, C-IFS, CD-PIC) https://doulamatch.net/profile/27708
MA Krishyon Young BSPH CD(DONA) CAPPA Cert. Childbirth Ed. https://doulamatch.net/profile/12890
MD Kaely Harrod https://doulamatch.net/profile/21572
MN Danielle Cincoski CD(DONA) Hypnobirthing, Placenta Encapsulation https://doulamatch.net/profile/8402
MN Katie Schram https://doulamatch.net/profile/12595
MO Megan Niedringhaus-Hill https://doulamatch.net/profile/28787
NJ Afshan Abbasi CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/17176
NJ Lynn Christensen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE https://doulamatch.net/profile/1472
NJ Joanna Guzman https://doulamatch.net/profile/21151
NJ Hayden Trace https://doulamatch.net/profile/18275
NY Denise Bolds MSW, Adv.CD (DONA) CLC, CBE https://doulamatch.net/profile/8954
NY Jessica Epting https://doulamatch.net/profile/29393
NY Ebone Gedeon https://doulamatch.net/profile/30528
NY vickiana pena https://doulamatch.net/profile/29277
NY Beth Scheppke, CD (CHB), CBC https://doulamatch.net/profile/24861
OR Jill Pullen, CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/26399
PA Amy Rothstein https://doulamatch.net/profile/23436
PA Brooke Volpe, CPLD, CPPD(ABI) https://doulamatch.net/profile/17855
TX Rachael Ibarra https://doulamatch.net/profile/31699
TX Nicole Moya https://doulamatch.net/profile/24231
VA Elaine Allen https://doulamatch.net/profile/5529
VA Heidi Blanton-Pohl, CPD & Birth Photographer https://doulamatch.net/profile/12321
VA Laurie Ann Finn https://doulamatch.net/profile/20410
VA Sarah Hendricks https://doulamatch.net/profile/16607
VA Mel Kennedy CLC,CD,CPD,CBE https://doulamatch.net/profile/24585
VA Katherine Ward-Marsh https://doulamatch.net/profile/27646
WA Anna, BSN "The Alkaline Doula" https://doulamatch.net/profile/31688
WA Milla Blindauer https://doulamatch.net/profile/20572
WA Britney Farmer https://doulamatch.net/profile/21507
WA Lola Katschke CD(PALS), PCD(NAPS), CLE https://doulamatch.net/profile/25243
WA Rachel Koszka (she/they) https://doulamatch.net/profile/15188
WA Laurie Levy https://doulamatch.net/profile/54
WA Bree Minter https://doulamatch.net/profile/25267
WA Dannah Norris https://doulamatch.net/profile/20095
WA Cherish Perez CD(DONA) https://doulamatch.net/profile/18844
WA Alexis Rockey https://doulamatch.net/profile/23494
WA Briana Singh https://doulamatch.net/profile/27909
WI Kara Jo Prestrud, CD(DONA), CLEC, Lactation, Hypno-Doula https://doulamatch.net/profile/2705

10/29/2021

I haven’t posted here in awhile, but the truth of this post prompted me to do so. This is why childbirth education classes are so important! Also, appointments with a midwife often last much longer, offering a stronger relational bond during labor and more education.

07/14/2021

Parenting a baby rarely looks like it does on TV or in the movies… babies needs lots of attention, touch, and care, and that’s ok. 💜

These parenting practices aren't radical - they are the biological norm for our species.

But they don't make money. Separating mothers and babies makes money. So that's what we are taught to believe is the norm.

I'm here to put a spanner in those works and educate and support as many parents as I can on what biologically normal infant sleep, feeding and behaviour looks like and empower them to parent responsively and instinctually.

If you do any of these things with your child, you are not alone, nor are you doing anything wrong. These are all normal, natural and extremely common parenting practices all over the world.

06/14/2021

Cesarean birth IS birth! This amazing video is a wonderful visual to help us understand a cesarian delivery!

03/31/2021

THIS

Yes!

10/19/2020

Guys! This is amazing!

YOU CAN DO BIG THINGS! Like push a 14 lb 7 oz baby out naturally with NO VAGINAL TEARING! 🙌🏽💪🏽🤰🏻 4 hours of labor, 15 mins of pushing. ✨Rockstar✨

You rock Coastal Midwifery!

“A few days ago I had the pleasure of attending the beautiful HOME BIRTH of this BIG man.

His mama saw a Licensed midwife throughout her pregnancy and prepared physically and emotionally for the birth of her second baby.

During her 4 hour long labor she rocked, walked and danced her baby down, she instinctively pushed in the standing position for 15 mins and delivered all..... are you ready for it.... 14 lbs 7oz of him! She was also able to deliver this chunky baby with no tears.

After doing their research this family chose a midwife to guide them through their pregnancy and birth and were able to have an amazing experience in the comfort of their own home.

This baby stayed with his mama on her chest breastfed within the first hour. Mama and baby are doing amazing.

People are capable of delivering their baby, even when they are big! Way to go mama!”

You can find more info here:
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/

Learn all about our birth resources for parents and doulas here >> motherboardbirth.com

08/19/2020

Yes, this ancient treat can help prepare your body for labor!

Dates have been used around the world for centuries as a natural approach to preparation for labor. Several studies now support their effectiveness. Though we don’t know exactly why, they do have an impact on the start and progress of labor - likely due to an impact on the hormone oxytocin which helps labor start and progress effectively.⁠
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A 2011 study found that women who ate dates starting at 36 weeks were:⁠
🔸 Significantly more dilated when they got to the hospital⁠
🔸 Had a significantly higher rate of intact membranes⁠
🔸 Were significantly more likely to go into labor spontaneously (i.e. without induction)⁠
🔸 And had nearly half the length of first stage of labor⁠
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A 2014 study found that women who ate dates from 37 weeks on had:⁠
🔸 Greater cervical dilatation at admission⁠
🔸 Higher success rates of labor induction when needed⁠
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A 2017 study concluded that all the above was accurate and yet another study found that eating dates in pregnancy led to less bleeding immediately after birth.⁠
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Any type of dates work! The ‘dose’ is about 2.5 ounces of dates ( ~6 to 8 small dates or ~4 larger dates) daily, starting at 36 or 37 weeks and until labor begins. I love eating them plain, but you can include them in my “herbal bliss bites” (recipe on my IGTV), use them to sweeten cashew or almond milk, or include them chopped in yogurt or oatmeal. Amazingly, they also haven’t been shown to be a problem for blood sugar.⁠
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Did you use dates to prep for your labor? Do you know a pregnant mama who is prepping for labor? Tag her in the comments below so she can learn about the power of this ancient medicine!⁠
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08/05/2020

🌟 🌟🌟 WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 🌟🌟🌟

WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK
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MyBirth Lactation Pro Tips from Sara Krivanec, CPD, CLC
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Breastfeeding Tip #1: SKIN-TO-SKIN CONTACT
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Skin-to-skin on the birthing person, all babies transition through the same states in the first hour of birth:
•Birth cry •Crawling/Sliding
•Relaxation. •Familiarization
•Awakening •Suckling
•Activity •Sleeping
•Rest. (Widström et al)
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Insist that your baby spend their early hours getting skin-to-skin time with the birthing/nursing parent. Look for these transition signs and support your baby as they latch for the first time. These undisturbed hours have been proven to result in higher rates of nursing establishment, and longer durations.
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Photo 📸: MyBirth doula , posted with permission from the parents.

05/22/2020

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

"Published data indicate that one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes is the continuous presence of support personnel, such as a doula."

Read more:
https://bit.ly/SafePrevention