Blessed JOY Midwifery

04/02/2026

At Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center we believe the amniotic sac is baby's protection. We don't routinely break the bag. Once the water has broken a timeclock starts. We want to give the mom and baby all the time that belongs to them, instead of starting that clock before they're ready.

04/01/2026

We suggest all our clients start Fem Dophilus probiotics by 28 weeks for the possible prevention of GBS colonization. Read here for more research to support!

This study is to examine the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 taken orally before bedtime on Group B Streptococc…

04/01/2026

A Gentle Reminder This April Fool’s Day

Pregnancy and babies aren’t a joke.

Every year, we see “just kidding” pregnancy announcements or baby-related pranks. While they may seem harmless, they can be deeply painful for others.

Behind the scenes and screens, there are families:
praying for two pink lines
walking through infertility grieving pregnancy or infant loss
waiting for their turn.

What feels like a quick joke to one person can be a heavy reminder to someone else.

In the midwifery world, we see just how sacred, emotional, and meaningful the journey to parenthood truly is.

Life beginning, whether hoped for, longed for, or already here, is never something small.

Let’s choose to honor it with care, sensitivity, and respect.




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03/30/2026

Things I love about Midwifery Pt. 1

Getting to know older siblings along the journey of ! I was this handsome man's too, which makes it even more special🥹

03/26/2026

Get your snack on! B6 idea food suggestions.

03/26/2026

Sweet Melissa Premier Prenatal Massage
(469)-720-0053

From One Mom to Another

As a mother of three and a certified massage therapist with over 12 years
of specialized experience in prenatal and postnatal care, I understand
firsthand the physical and emotional journey of motherhood. That's why I
created Sweet Melissa Premier Prenatal Massage-to provide nurturing,
expert support to expecting and new moms during this time.

In addition to Prenatal and Postnatal Massage, I am also a certified Infant Massage Instructor helping parents connect with their little ones through the power of touch. But my care extends beyond motherhood I also offer Therapeutic and Relaxation Massage for any woman looking to heal, unwind, and feel their best. Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or simply in need of restorative care, I'm honored to be part of your wellness journey. I look forward to welcoming you!

03/25/2026

Does it,make any sense??

03/24/2026

Sweet Melissa Massage Services at Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center
469-720-0053

Prenatal Massage

Soothe aches, boost energy, and melt away stress-at every stage of pregnancy. Safe, nurturing, and tailored to you, so you can feel your best while growing your little one.

Therapeutic Massage

Tailored to your unique needs, this therapeutic massage combines various techniques to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and promote overall physical and mental well-being—leaving you with restored mobility and relief.

Postnatal Massage

Our postnatal massage therapy focuses on aiding new mothers in their recovery,
addressing specific post-pregnancy concerns, and providing relaxation and relief
during the postpartum period.

Relaxation Massage

Unwind and de-stress with with a calming, soothing experience that melts away tension and promotes a deep sense of peace and relaxation, helping you restore both body and mind.

Natural Labor Induction Massage

Encourage your body's natural readiness for labor combining soothing techniques and targeted pressure points to promote relaxation and help stimulate the onset of labor in a gentle, supportive way.

03/23/2026

Birthing in a hospital? Evidence shows you do not need to be strapped to a constant fetal monitor! Ask for intermittent monitoring that allows for movement, walking, and upright positions. While you are at it, have yourself a snack while you move about!

The American College of Nurse-Midwives has released an updated Clinical Bulletin "Intermittent Auscultation for Fetal Heart Rate Surveillance" now available as an open access and member resource in 'sHealth
This Clinical Bulletin reviews the evidence supporting intermittent auscultation and provides clear recommendations for technique, interpretation, and documentation. In Canada and the United Kingdom, IA is the preferred method of fetal surveillance for individuals who enter labor at term without medical or obstetric conditions associated with uteroplacental insufficiency or increased risk of fetal acidemia. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists likewise affirms that IA is acceptable for patients without complications.
The evidence base is clear: for appropriately selected individuals, intermittent auscultation is associated with equivalent neonatal outcomes compared with EFM and fewer cesarean and operative vaginal births. Operative births carry additional risks for both birthing people and newborns. IA also facilitates mobility, comfort, and physiologic labor progress, while supporting continuous labor support practices that are themselves evidence-based.
The bulletin outlines practical, implementation-ready guidance. IA should be used according to defined criteria, including clear parameters for when to convert to EFM. Recommended techniques include multiple-count methods (e.g., listening for 6 seconds and multiplying by 10, repeated several times), which appear more accurate than single-count approaches. Listening through contractions, rather than only between them, improves detection of periodic or episodic changes that may warrant escalation. Documentation should use approved terminology and reflect both auscultated characteristics and the broader clinical context of labor.
This updated Clinical Bulletin was developed under the guidance of ACNM’s Research and Standards Committee and reflects interdisciplinary collaboration and expert review. Authors: Kristen Ostrem-Niemcewicz CNM, DNP, FNP-BC, Jessica Holm CNM, MSN, Lisa Kane Low CNM, PhD
For clinicians, educators, administrators, and policy leaders, this resource provides research-grounded guidance to support safe, evidence-based, and autonomy-respecting intrapartum care.
Available now at JMWH.org

03/23/2026

I bet you didn't know that Home and Birth Center Births...

Have a lower rate of Hemorrhages than Hospital births

Have a lower rate of tears than Hospital births

Have a lower rate of intervention for mom & baby than hospital births

Have lower rates of infection

Don't have to end in a Water Birth

03/23/2026

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03/21/2026

Spring has a way of reminding us that life is always beginning again.

After months of stillness, the earth slowly wakes up. Tiny buds appear on branches that once looked bare. Flowers push through the soil. The days grow longer, warmer, brighter. Everywhere you look, something new is beginning.

Nature is full of quiet reminders that life is always unfolding.

And sometimes, that new life isn’t just in the garden or the fields.

Sometimes it’s growing quietly in a womb.

A tiny heartbeat that just started beating.
A mother who may have just seen two pink lines.
A baby growing cell by cell, day by day.

Most of the world walks right past these beginnings without even realizing they’re happening.

But somewhere, someone is becoming a mother.

Somewhere, a family is waiting to meet the little life that will change everything.

Spring reminds us that beginnings don’t always make a big announcement.
Sometimes they grow quietly, patiently, and beautifully beneath the surface.

Just like pregnancy.

And just like the changing of the seasons, birth is part of the natural rhythm of life — a reminder that hope, growth, and new beginnings are always possible.

Because life is always beginning somewhere…

maybe even in a womb near you. 🌷