Hatchling Birth Services

01/27/2021

Moms come in all shapes, styles, and types. So should a doula! Supporting your birth and postpartum your way! 🤘

01/14/2021

Holding space is a huge part if being a doula.... there have been so many times where my only job is to sit in the corner and provide a calm space for the laboring mother.

01/11/2021

from on IG
Nothing & no one magically bestows total safety on birth.

Not hospital birth, or homebirth, or midwife-attended birth, or freebirth.

Ultimately, birth is uncontrollable. (thank goddess)

However, the 2 main factors that will largely determine how your birth will unfold are *very* controllable;

WHO you invite
WHERE you birth

Knowing that birth will never be 100% safe no matter where you birth, you become free to center other aspects of your experience.

How do you want to feel?

How do you want to be treated?

How do you want to be touched (if at all)?

How do you want to be spoken to?

How do you want to meet your baby for the first time?

Let your birth be 100% yours ✨

Don't forfeit your power, your dignity, your dream birth, for the illusion of safety.

11/18/2020

11/07/2020

🚫𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬🚫

Unfortunately, some hospitals are still not allowing doulas to assist their clients in the hospital. Doulas are not being viewed as an essential part of the birth team. This needs to change!

There is a plethora of evidence including reports from the WHO (World Health Organization) which confirms time and time again the positive impact a doula can have on the outcome of birth. .
Be it physically or virtually...

and from the hosiptal parking lot virtually while dropping off birth equipment not available at the hosiptal.

You doula has no other patients/clients to tend to. Continuous support is so important.

Your doula will always have your back in birth!


Thank you !

10/30/2020

I love this!

10/12/2020

Well...... ya that's totally how I would get killed....or saying something about breastfeeding....or fertility awareness....or placenta encapsulation......

Also thanks to holistic renegade for this dose of amazing humor!

10/09/2020

How amazing is this!!!!!!

A team of researchers in the Netherlands are starting a study making ice cream from human milk that tested positive for coronavirus antibodies. They hope to use the ice creams as a means of prevention against the virus. Team leader Dr. Hans van Goudoever says “We still don't know whether it actually works. We think that … the antibodies attach to the surface of our mucous membranes. There they attack the virus particles before they pe*****te further into the body." The researchers hope the antibodies from the ice cream will function the same way.

This study is based on earlier research reported here.
Breastmilk; a source of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgA antibodies
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.18.20176743v1.full.pdf

https://www.ad.nl/koken-en-eten/moedermelk-7500-vrouwen-ingezet-als-wapen-tegen-corona~a6af68ad

Text from Algemeen Dagblad, translated by Google.
Read original here -
https://www.ad.nl/koken-en-eten/moedermelk-7500-vrouwen-ingezet-als-wapen-tegen-corona~a6af68ad/

10/01/2020

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I’ve written many times about the differences between synthetic folic acid and folate (see past research briefs on this), yet the questions and controversies continue.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After 50+ hours of research, writing, and editing, my in-depth article is here to explain why folate is superior to folic acid with lots and lots and lots of data. Maybe too many stats for some, but alas, once you dive down the rabbit hole, it’s hard to climb out.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Some of the topics covered are:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- How folic acid is different from folate⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- How MTHFR impacts folate metabolism, how to find out if you have a variation in your MTHFR gene and what to do if you’re among the 40-60% of us “MTHFR mutants”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Problems with high levels of folic acid in fortified foods/supplements and unmetabolized folic acid⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Why doctors still recommend folic acid and supplement manufacturers are reluctant to switch to better forms of folate⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Effect of different type of folate on fertility and pregnancy outcomes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Best food sources of natural folate (you might find this surprising!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- And a lot more!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here’s where to go for the full article. https://lilynicholsrdn.com/folate-pregnancy-folic-acid-MTHFR⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Heads up that this is a long read at over 7,000 words, so if you need to bookmark the link for later, please do. I have received so many questions on folate that I wanted to be as thorough as possible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Believe it or not, there's still more to say, so I'm considering a webinar for practitioners on this topic. Let me know if there's interest!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

09/22/2020

Cuddle your baby.... because let's face it if they become teens that know you are always there for them they will always know they are safe. I'm blessed even now at almost 28 years old with babies of my own.... my mom who kicked out the idea of "spoiling" when I was a babe is still my safe place to go on my bad days.
Cuddle your baby.... if wont cause them any harm!

I've been rocking and cuddling my baby to sleep since that day he was born. I mentioned this to a nurse at my clinic recently. She said that she did the same thing with her son, and everyone warned her that she would still have a teenager sleeping in her bed. And then she told me that, a few weeks ago, her teenage son came home from school very upset. He didn't want to talk, and just went to his room and listened to his music, typed on his phone and cried. The mother gave her son space, and night time came and she went to bed. Just as she was about to turn off her side light, the door opened, and her 15 year old padded into the room. He climbed into the bed with her, laid his head on her shoulder and cried.
He told her all about the girl that broke his heart, all about the friends who laughed, all about the stresses of being him. She told him about her first broken heart, about friends who'd been cruel, and told him she understands. They talked in the dark for hours, until he feel asleep in her bed. Still sad but relieved after their talk.
'So you see' she said to me, when she finished the story. 'I was so scared that I wound wind up with a teenager who would 'need me' at night, that I never stopped to consider how beautiful that would really be.' 🌟

Words by the beautiful L.R.Knost - Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources
Photo by the talented Angelickpicture
https://www.instagram.com/angelickpicture/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/themotherhoodprojectnz/?hl=en

09/13/2020

Dear mama,

Could you wake up for a minute? I know it's hard for you to open your eyes - we haven't slept a lot yet tonight. But mama, I kinda need you right now. You see, the thing is, I feel a bit lonely at the moment. I'm laying here in my crib and I'm somewhat cold.

I didn't mean to cry so I'm sorry I did. I've been trying to get your attention by making some noises for a while now but you were in such a deep sleep, you couldn't hear me. I don't know how else to get your attention. During the day, I see and hear you all make noises and I see you respond well to each other. You talk to me like that too. And I try very hard but I don't know how to do that yet. So I cry so you'd listen to me.

Mama, I'm sorry for crying. Like I said, I feel a bit lonely. I just spent nine months inside your belly where I've always felt safe. It's a bit scary to me to be in such a big bed all by myself. I miss your heartbeat, the rushing of your blood, the warmth and the food.I miss your breathing and your hands you put over me to protect me when I still was inside your belly.

So mama, would you please listen to me? I'm calling for you in the only way I'm able to. I feel really alone. I need your warmth and your peace for a moment. I need to know for sure you're still here. So can I come lay with you for a little while to feel your warmth?

Some cuddles first. Mama, this feels so nice. When I feel you holding me while you gently rock me and when I can smell and feel you, I feel so safe. I can feel your hand on my back and my ear is placed just right on your heart. Mom, this is home to me. Do you remember back when we were always together? I always felt like this back then. Sometimes I miss that time. It was so nice to be close to you.

I hear you softly whisper into my ear "Everything is okay little one, everything is fine". Your voice is so soft and familiar. You smell good mom. A bit like me and a bit like you.

Mama, will you hold me just a little longer? I'm really tired and I feel so relaxed in your arms. It almost feels like before. I'm going to close my eyes for a little while, okay? Can I please stay with you here a little longer to enjoy your love and your presence?

And can I drink some more? Mama, since we're laying like this anyway...I'd like to ask you something. I know, it sounds pretty sad because I can't talk like you can yet so I'm sorry for crying again. But mama, can I please drink some more? My throat is dry and my tummy is empty and since we're here anyway...maybe I can have a few more sips? Your milk tastes delicious and is so warm and familiar.

Thanks mom, that's exactly what I needed. I was really really thirsty. Your finger on my cheek feels great by the way. And you're smiling at me. Nothing makes me happier than seeing your smile and feeling your presence. I'll close my eyes again, okay? Please don't put me away straight away, I really enjoy falling asleep here. This feels really good. Can I stay with you for another hour or so?

My tummy hurts. What is that?! Mama! Can you feel this? Mom? My tummy hurts so bad. What is happening? Please help me mama, I don't know what's happening. I've never felt anything like this.

Thank you for rubbing my belly mom. It's late and everyone is asleep. I'm so happy you're here for me. I don't know what I'd do without you mama. My tummy already hurts less and when you hold me like that...I feel pretty tired. Maybe I'll close my eyes again. Please hold me a little longer?

Can I have more cuddles? You won't believe this mama! I'm a bit scared. I just woke up and I didn't know where I was for a second. It was all dark and a little cold again. I know you're tired mama. But I really missed you, can I please be with you again for a while?

Mama, I can see that you're tired. There are tears in your eyes and every now and then a tear rolls down your cheek. I'm sorry mama but I feel really strange in this new world. I miss home. I miss always being close to you.

Sometimes I feel a tear fall on my head while you gently rock me. You're singing me a song so that I can go back to sleep. You softly dry the tears that fell on my head with your hand. That feels nice mom, do that again?

I fall asleep on your chest. You feel so soft, so familiar. There's nowhere I sleep better than here. My legs are pulled up, just like they were back when I still lived with you. I can hear your heartbeat again and I move along with your breathing.

I will learn soon. Mama, you're the best place to be. I'm so glad I get to come to you over and over again. I don't like being unable to just ask either but I'm really happy you listen to me when I call for you.

Soon, I'll be able to be there for you. Or for my brothers or sisters. Or for my friends in school. You're teaching me how to take care of someone. You're teaching me that you listen, even when I can't ask. You're teaching me I'm safe, even when sometimes it feels like I'm not. You're teaching me that you love me, even when you're very tired. Thank you.

And mama, I love you.

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