Own Your Birth LLC- Doula Services

12/17/2018

Unfortunately, I have moved locations and am currently not taking any new clients until further notice. I'm sorry for this inconvenience. Wishing you the best pregnancy, birth and parenting journey. Much love and gratitude to you all

10/10/2018

Variations of normal

"This is quite a view into the of wonders - an incredible wax model of a baby in the frank breech presentation and a true apparently loose knot in the umbilical cord that is also around baby's neck .berna.hp !"" An around the neck and are variations of normal. A true knot is less common but does happen, and is most often found at delivery as all marvel at the miracle. Most of the time the cord vessels are well protected in the thick Wharton's jelly that surround them - it is the rare tight knot that may compress the circulation; this is one of the reasons I teach fetal movement awareness, and the importance of intermittently monitoring baby's heart rate in normal labor. Lets take a tally...whose baby was born healthfully with a cord around the neck? Tight or loose knot in the cord? Breech? It is a real tight rope balance I walk as a ....I feel we need to share the inspiration, the positive stories as well as support those who did not have a healthy outcome, without contributing to the exaggerated fear so very prevalent in today's modern world. Who wants to try on my shoes? Blessings to those of you who walk this walk, and to all the mamas, babies and families who we serve with our hearts and souls!! "

10/02/2018

Beautifully stated!

09/19/2018

Look at that intuitive turn! Our bodies and babies are incredible 😍😍

08/28/2018

Wow! This is really neat to witness

08/13/2018

Relax. Soften. Open.

07/22/2018

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07/16/2018

I love that 💕 "Inalienable authority" 💕

07/01/2018

Have you had a previous cesarean and are now pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant soon? Talk to your provider about a VBAC!! Check out these amazing stats on benefits and risks associated with another cesarean vs a VBAC

06/11/2018

We love delayed cord clamping!! 💕

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05/31/2018

Be mindful of your hormones and how environmental factors can influence them!!
https://birthinternational.com/article/birth/pain-in-labour-your-hormones-are-your-helpers/

by Dr Sarah Buckley Imagine this. Your cat is pregnant, due to give birth around the same time as you are. You have your bags packed for hospital, and are awaiting the first signs of labour with excitement and a little nervousness. Meanwhile your cat has been hunting for an out-of-the way place – ...

05/15/2018

There is absolutely no room for bias and prejudice in the health care field. As a birth professional, I strive to change the world. One birth at a time. Please check comments for links to more information on the subject.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22825083

05/14/2018

"You have a right to say yes or no."
Too often these words are left unspoken, this is where a doula may gently remind you. Playing a major role in empowering women to birth instinctively, intuitively and safely!
http://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2018/05/11/doula-culture-of-consent?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20180513

Ananda Lowe argues that obstetric staffers should add this sentence before many procedures: "You have the right to say yes or no.”

05/02/2018

Why choose to have a doula? Because evidence shows a doulas presence creates a more satisfying birth experience among many other benefits 😍
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/using-a-doula-for-pain-relief/

Today's video is all about using a doula for pain relief! Are you familiar with birth doulas? Find out how they provide pain relief during labor and childbirth. Learn about the evidence for using a doula for pain relief. We'll also share some ways that you can locate a doula.

04/26/2018

I had a very powerful experience of oxytocin as the hormone of Love while labouring with my fourth baby, Maia Rose. As the waves of labour strengthened I found myself looking into the eyes of my beloved, telling him "I love you, I love you, I love you..." as each wave of labour washed over me. This ecstatic experience has created more love in my heart, in our relationship, and in our family, and has taught me, in a very physical way, that giving birth is also making love. (Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering pg. 36)

04/24/2018

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04/24/2018

I am officially taking clients due in June and beyond. Like, share, and spread the word!