Loving Arms Family Support

04/24/2026

Nobody likes pushing for 3 hrs!

🚨🚨 BREAKING: Research catches up with physiology....

Don't want to push for a long time in labor? Just don't push for a while and use gravity. Then you might end up pushing less than 15 minutes!

Is purple pushing FINALLY on its way out? While many facilities and providers have stepped away from strong and forceful purple pushing, variations of it still exist. This often leaves parents pushing for 1, 2, or even 3 hours - especially in first births and with epidurals.

Despite awareness of the fetal ejection reflex and birth being a normal physiological process, modern obstetrics left many believing we MUST push as soon as we reach full dilation.

Yet this often leaves moms pushing for hours.

Research from Besançon University Hospital, France looked at over 10,000 term singleton births.

Their research concluded: Under a delayed pushing policy of up to 3 hours, active pushing remained less than 15 minutes, supporting high rates of spontaneous vaginal birth and potentially reducing the need for instrumental delivery.

While there are occasional situations where directed pushing might be indicated (baby showing signs if distress, signs of cord compression, etc.), research is showing what midwives, many l&d nurses, and doulas have observed: birth needs patience.

👇🏽 Did you labor down or push as soon as you were fully dilated?

Study below.

04/14/2026

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IBCLC® support reduces disparities in breastfeeding rates. IBCLCs are trusted members of the maternal health continuum and advocates for empowered, culturally responsive, evidence-based breastfeeding care. During this year’s Black Maternal Health Week, IBLCE centres the voices and perspectives of Black mothers worldwide.

04/13/2026

I’m a Black mother—and I made it through childbirth three times.

Not all of us are that fortunate.

This isn’t just about survival. It’s about being heard, supported, and cared for the way we deserve.

It’s time for a change. 🤍

04/09/2026

Imagine having a nurse whose only priority is… you.

Your comfort.
Your voice.
Your birth.

That kind of support changes everything.

When I’m with you, you are the priority.

That’s the kind of support every family deserves. Curious what this kind of support looks like for you?
Let’s talk.

04/07/2026

Every mother deserves support… not just the ones who can afford it 🤎

I’m now accepting a limited number of clients through sponsorship, which means you may qualify for:

✨ FREE labor support
✨ FREE lactation support
✨ Personalized, in-home care

No insurance needed.

This is for the mama who’s been wondering:
“Who’s going to support me through this?”

I got you.

If you’re pregnant or recently had a baby and need support,
📩 DM me “SUPPORT” and I’ll walk you through the next steps + application.

Spots are limited—don’t wait.

04/02/2026

Our April calendar is here!
-Breastfeeding 101 4/10 at 6 pm- Free hands-on class to introduce or reintroduce you to the breastfeeding basics!
-Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group 4/16 at 6pm- We join with Jackson’s Gift to bring you FREE support and community.
-Waiting to Exhale: Mommy’s Night Out 4/17 at 6PM- $20 registration fee. Join this relaxing event in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week! This is for all moms who want to take a minute to breathe and support one another. -Fourth Trimester Tribe- Our second Tribe starts 4/22 each Wednesday at 10 am! This is something new for Middle Georgia moms. RN-led postpartum support for mamas 2–12 weeks postpartum and their babies. RSVP to join one of our community events.

03/09/2026

Knowledge is power!

Many women who develop Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) were previously healthy, active, and had no known heart problems before pregnancy.

Some mothers report being told their symptoms were due to weight, stress, anxiety, or normal postpartum recovery. While those things can certainly affect how someone feels, they do not rule out a heart condition.

PPCM can affect women of many body types, lifestyles, and backgrounds, including moms who eat well, exercise regularly, and had healthy pregnancies.

Because symptoms like fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations can overlap with common postpartum experiences, it’s important that persistent or worsening symptoms are taken seriously and evaluated by a healthcare professional.

Tip for moms:
If something feels off after pregnancy, consider asking about heart testing or requesting a referral to a cardiologist for further evaluation. Seeking another opinion is okay when you feel something isn’t right.

Tips for Birth Workers:
• Take note if a mother says her breathing feels worse than expected or she can’t catch her breath while resting.

• Pay attention to sudden changes in swelling, especially in the legs, feet, or face.

• Encourage mothers to contact their healthcare provider to request a BNP blood test and cardiac referral

• Trust the mother’s instincts, many women say they knew something felt different before their diagnosis.

Because early detection saves lives. ❤️‍🩹

Visit: https://letstalkppcm.org/share-your-story-1 to share your PPCM story and help save lives.

03/09/2026

Still celebrating the incredible women in our community.

Every day I have the honor of witnessing the strength of women, through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the tender early days of the fourth trimester. The way mothers show up for their babies, even when they’re exhausted, unsure, or learning something new, is powerful.

International Women’s Day is a reminder that women deserve support, community, and care, especially during one of the biggest transitions of their lives: becoming a mother.

That’s exactly why spaces like the Fourth Trimester Tribe exist. Because motherhood was never meant to be done alone.

Happy International Women’s Day to the strong, loving, resilient women of Middle Georgia. 🌸