Blessed JOY Midwifery

03/12/2026

And it's just so satisfying too. You look at those thighs and say "I did that".

Breastfeeding funny. Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding life.

03/11/2026

That creamy coating you see at birth? That is vernix — and it is amazing.

Vernix protects baby’s skin from constant exposure to amniotic fluid, helps regulate body temperature after birth, and even contains antimicrobial properties to support baby’s transition into the outside world.

That is why many midwives recommend delaying baby’s first bath — vernix is meant to soak in and nourish their skin.

Sometimes what looks “messy” is actually miraculous.

💛 Did your baby have lots of vernix at birth?
💛 Did you delay the first bath?

03/10/2026

Let us know, did you give birth on your due date??

Drop a Heart for the timeframe you gave birth
💛 2 +/- weeks before Due Date
💜 Right on the day
💙 The week of your due date
💚 2 +/- Weeks after Due date
💖 Right on 42 weeks

03/09/2026

MYTH: If your belly measures big, your baby must be big.

TRUTH: Belly size varies based on body type, muscle tone, baby’s position, fluid levels, and more.

Fundal height is a screening tool — not a crystal ball.

💬 Did you believe this one?
💾 Save this
💛 Share to ease someone’s worry

03/07/2026

My Mom wisely told me years ago about choosing what to feed. Hope or despair. Love or hate. Anger or peace. Choose wisely. Gaurd your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Your attention decides the tone of your life.

What you dwell on grows louder.

Anger multiplies when you feed it.

So does gratitude.

Nothing changes outside until something shifts inside.

You can let frustration hijack your day, or you can ground yourself in what’s still good.

Both are available every morning.

One drains you.

The other steadies you.

Happiness isn’t pretending things are perfect.

It’s choosing not to let what’s wrong blind you to what’s right.

That choice, repeated daily, quietly reshapes your entire life.❤️

03/07/2026

Midwife and birthy friends, do you relate? What are your favorite tools to get refreshment? Do you have daily routines that help you stay on task? Favorite bible verses? Sleep tricks? Supplements? Coffee substitutes? Boundaries you keep in place?

03/06/2026

Postpartum is the perfect time to compliment the women in your life. Please let these fill your cup, and send them to a mama who is doing amazing!!

Your instinct is spot on concerning your baby and their needs

I admire your strength

You were made for motherhood

You're the perfect mom for your baby

You did amazing during your labor

Your baby is blessed to have you as a mom

I see you and all that you do

I admire your paitence and perserverance

i see how your baby adores you

03/06/2026

Utulize a birth sling during your labor!

Anchored securely into a beam in the ceiling for maximum security, the birth sling is a wonderful labor tool!

Upright Laboring: Supports squatting, standing, or leaning positions, which uses gravity to aid baby’s descent.

Pain Relief & Comfort: Acts as a support for deep squats or leaning forward during contractions, relieving weight on the legs.

Encouraging Movement: Facilitates swaying, rocking, or shifting weight to help the baby find the optimal birthing position.

Pelvic Opening: Allows for asymmetrical kneeling or hip-hinging to create more space in the pelvis.

03/05/2026

These new folders are >>>>

What's in our 28 week folders we give out at Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center?

Newborn Care Instructions
Warning Signs for Mom + Baby
Signs of Group B Strep Infection in Babies
Caring for the Intact Infant
Emergency Resuscitation Guide
Helpful tips for Minimizing Medical Interventions and Complications
Movement, Positioning, + Pressure in Labor
Water Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Distracting the Pain
Visualization
Affirmations, Scripture, + Prayers
Birth Certificate Information
Birth Certificate Worksheet
How to Access Your Mealtrain
False Labor
Multiple booklets on breastfeeding
Crying, Gas, Constipation + Spitting up handout
Coupons
Stickers
Samples
Prayer cards
Affirmation Cards

You got this mama

03/05/2026

Before dilation happens, effacement begins. Your cervix starts out thick — almost like the length of a turtleneck — and gradually thins out as your body prepares for birth.

Effacement can happen slowly over weeks, especially with first babies. It can also change quickly once labor becomes active.

It is one piece of the puzzle — not the whole story.

Progress in labor is more than just numbers. It is about your body working rhythmically and effectively to bring your baby earthside.

💛 Did you hear about effacement before your first pregnancy?
💛 Were you focused on dilation, or did you understand how thinning plays a role too?

03/04/2026

😂😂😂