Spring Birthing Services

08/29/2021

Alllll of this!

✨The 3 R's of Labor✨
During labor, a mom who is coping well and feels safe and supported goes through a series of coping mechanisms: relaxation, rhythm, and ritual.
🌸RELAXATION
During early labor, the mom might be able to relax during and/or between contractions. This is an important part of the labor process. Anything that you find calming can help during this time. Resting, shower, massage, music, breathing, etc.
🌸RHYTHM
Doing the same relaxation technique in the same way makes it become a rhythm. Some moms rock back and forth or sway, some like to count through their contractions, some find visualization and their thought process helpful.
🌸RITUAL
Repeating the same relaxing rhythm through each contraction makes it become a ritual. Most women do change their ritual from time to time throughout labor, but during this time the only person who should change the ritual is the mom herself. Changing it or causing disruption can throw her off since she can begin to rely on this to get through contractions.
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06/03/2021

Truth!

I believe the power of a birth plan is not the plan itself but the act of creating one.⁠
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The time spent researching your options.⁠
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The contemplation of what you may or may not want for your birth.⁠
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The understanding that birth isn't something you can plan, but the reality that you have more rights and options than you are led to believe!

05/23/2021

So much this!

05/18/2021

As precious as babies are, don't forget about you! You need the most support during labor and pregnancy! It's the beginning of many decisions you'll make as a parent. Make sure you start off on the right foot with the best prenatal care! Ask me how a doula can benefit you!!

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05/14/2021

During any of your births, did you hire a doula?! I know I should’ve!

05/07/2021

Whoah!! Incredible! How many babies do you have?! I’ll answer in the comments!

A Malian woman has given birth to nine babies at once — after expecting seven, according to Mali’s Minister of Health and the Moroccan clinic where the nonuplets were born.

It appeared to be the first time on record that a woman had given birth to nine surviving babies at once. https://abcn.ws/3f1R8ql

04/29/2021

This. All of this.👏👏

04/21/2021

Baby wearing makes being a new mom easier. What is your favorite baby carrier?

04/21/2021

03/12/2021

Let's talk baby!!
How much did your baby/babies weigh at birth?

02/23/2021

All of this!

02/05/2021

We welcomed little Miss Ruby into the world this week! ❤
Her delivery was long and exhausting but her mama did NOT give up and achieved a successful VBAC! Proud is an understatement!

PROMO: Book Spring Birthing Services for your birth and I will throw in a FREE mini session (5-7 images) to capture those first moments!
ENDS: SEPTEMBER 2021!

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