Bringing Baby In

15/01/2021

So much YES!!!

25/10/2020

I received all of my certificates in the mail yesterday!! One proud moment for this gal!!
Prepared and ready to assist families in Bringing Baby In!!
If you are interested in Doula services, childbirth education, breastfeeding, or pumping, please contact me!! First Doula consultation is FREE!!

19/10/2020

Today I accomplished something that means a great deal to me, my current, and my future clients. . I took and passed with great scores all of my tests!!

I am now officially certified in all 6!!!

Labor Doula
Postpartum Doula
Childbirth Educator
Breastfeeding Educator
Breast Pumping
Rebozo

I'm super proud of this accomplishment, and can't wait to see where the next step takes me!!

17/10/2020

Good information!!

Labor & delivery hospital policies and info about patient personal support as of 10/16/2020. ‼️ Note that MatSu and ANMC are allowing doulas in addition to 1 support person! 🎉😁

Feel free to share this with your family and friends! I created this to hopefully help birthing families navigate these unprecedented times ♥️

*at each location I spoke to a nurse who checked that it was accurate and current information, to the best of their knowledge and ability. If you have heard differently or think I should add additional helpful information definitely let me know!

16/10/2020

Mat-Su Regional is now allowing Certified Doulas in with their clients!!! So happy!! If you need a Doula, I have open slots for November and December!!

15/10/2020

Love this!! It's a marathon you CAN run!!

What does a contraction feel like?⁠
⁠
I find them so hard to describe as they change as labour progresses!⁠
⁠
At first it is just a small twinge. Like running in place. You can feel it, but it's no biggie.⁠

Then it gets more intense. With a contraction, you primarily feel the intensity at peak of the surge. It's like feeling the increasing burn in your legs as you run up a hill...and then feeling that relief as you reach the top and get to run down the other side.⁠
Other muscles are now involved...it's not just your uterus but your abdominal muscles and your pelvic floor are working too. ⁠

And towards the end of labour, it is like an all out sprint. The intensity lasts from the start of the contraction to the end of the contraction. ⁠
You might feel like you have nothing left to give...but you can see the finish line and you keep pushing because you know your baby is almost here!⁠
⁠
I think labour does lend itself well to the marathon analogy.⁠
It usually lasts a while, some parts will feel easier than others, you will hit a few walls.⁠

So treat it like a marathon.⁠
Prepare yourself.⁠
During early labour, take it slow and rest up as much as you can (lie down until it is not comfortable to lie down anymore)! ⁠
Ensure you are drinking replenishing fluids and snacking for energy.⁠
Work with your body!⁠
Know how to push through those walls!⁠
Have a support team cheering you on!⁠
⁠
How would you describe a contraction?⁠
⁠
Image via .world.
Repost:

13/09/2020

A little info on Delayed Cord Clamping!!

09/07/2020

Love Disney!? What a beautiful way to celebrate pregnancy!!

23/06/2020

For those of you that want to become a Doula but don't know where to start. . . Go to www.HonoringWomen.com and check out these awesome trainings Doula Ruth Kraft is bringing to Palmer this summer! She is an amazing instructor with an abundance of knowledge and a heart of gold!!!

28/02/2020

Yes!! Lol

I'll just leave this here... 🙄