Zoe Bella Birth Services :: Trisha Olow

11/04/2025

Umbilical cord spirals

10/24/2025

Great lactation information

FREE HANDOUT illustrating a simple technique to help babies latch during engorgement developed by the amazing Jean Cotterman. Full permission to share. Download "Reverse Pressure Softening for Parents" by scrolling to the bottom: of this page: https://nancymohrbacher.com/pages/free-downloadable-lactation-handouts

10/21/2025

Vitamin K

10/17/2025

Muscles pulling up to push down, bringing the baby down and out. ❤️

💪 Wow, look at this powerful contraction! During labor, contractions come in a strong, rhythmic pattern. As deep internal tightening and squeezing of the belly, often felt as a wave of pressure and cramping that rises and falls. I like to think of each contraction as climbing a mountain. It begins gently, as the muscles of the uterus start to tighten you feel the build up as the intensity gradually increases, your body working in perfect rhythm. Then comes the peak the very top of the mountain which is the most powerful part of the contraction when your body is doing its greatest work to dilate the cervix and move your baby down. This moment, although intense, is brief usually just about10 to 15 seconds. Then, you move into the let-down, where the wave begins to ease, and the muscles soften and relax. Finally, you reach the break, the valley after the mountain where your belly is calm, your body rests, and you can take a deep breath, recharge, rest yourself as you prepare for the next wave.
Each contraction brings you one step closer to meeting your baby. Trust your body, trust the process, and remember you are powerful beyond measure!
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08/21/2025

The birth world lost a legend today.

We are so sorry to hear this news from Michel Odent's family.

"It is with great sorrow that the family of Dr Michel Odent announce his death at the age of 95. Dr Odent was born July 7, 1930, in Bresles, France. He died peacefully in London, England, on August 19, 2025 following a brief illness.

Dr Odent trained as a general surgeon in Paris, and advocated for the demedicalisation of birth whilst in charge of Pithiviers Hospital. In later life, he founded the Primal Health Research Centre in London, and published extensively on topics related to childbirth and early breastfeeding.

He is survived by many loved ones, including his partner Liliana, and children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to La Leche League. Dr Odent will be cremated in a private family service with a public memorial to follow in several weeks."

07/04/2025

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07/02/2025

Addicting sound!

08/15/2024

Yes! If you know, you know! These are gold! ⭐️🤣🤣🤣

08/15/2024

07/24/2024

Greetings! We are looking for adults in the last month of pregnancy (36-42 weeks) with their first child to participate in a research project on the mental well-being of new mothers.
The project involves three surveys (one before and two after birth). We hope this research will provide information that will ultimately support mothers in this exciting and challenging phase of their lives.
The study is conducted by Dr. Rebecca Brand at Villanova University.
For more information, please click the "Send Message" link on this post.