Cassandra Miles Doula Services

11/06/2025

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10/23/2025

Breastfeeding has long been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, but how it has this effect isn’t entirely clear. Now, scientists have found that women who have breastfed have more specialised immune cells in their breasts, which may keep malignant ones in check.

Previous research suggests that the risk of breast cancer – the second most common form of cancer in the world – is reduced by 4.3 per cent for every one year of breastfeeding, with the protective effects perhaps particularly benefitting older mothers.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2500663-breastfeeding-causes-a-surge-in-immune-cells-that-could-prevent-cancer/

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09/12/2025

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Water birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes https://ow.ly/nr7O50R9Nzi

08/29/2025

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08/11/2025

We are so wonderfully made..

This illustration is a stylized and artistic depiction of pregnant individuals, showcasing the diversity of skin tones and fetal positions inside the womb.

Each figure highlights the anatomy of the pelvis with a fetus nestled within, emphasizing both biological structure and the beauty of pregnancy across different body types.

Some wombs also contain symbolic representations of hearts, possibly signifying love, life, or the emotional depth of motherhood. The image celebrates inclusivity, reproductive health, and the shared experience of pregnancy across diverse backgrounds.

08/02/2025

If you’re on Apple Health and need help finding a doula, use the HCA Find-a-Provider tool. In the specialty box, put “Doula.” You’ll find a list of Apple Health–enrolled birth doulas in your area. When you call them, be sure to ask if they’re taking new Washington Apple Health clients.

If you can’t find a doula in your county, search in nearby counties. Some doulas will travel up to one and a half hours based on where they live and what their clients need.

Find a provider now: https://loom.ly/_0M23WQ

07/24/2025

Midwives know.

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: A critical evaluation of the external and internal maneuvers for resolution of shoulder dystocia - All-fours position and knee-chest position
A, All-fours position (knee-hands position). The mother is supported by her hands and knees. The hips are semiflexed. The spine is horizontal. B, Knee-chest position. The mother is supported by her forearms and knees. Hence, the hips are more flexed to simulate a reverse McRoberts maneuver. The spine is downward toward the head. https://ow.ly/EJis50Rm3gE American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine American College of Nurse-Midwives Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG