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08/01/2023
The benefits are clear! If you’re planning your birth, let’s chat about how I can support you ❤️
07/25/2023
More often than not, the mamas I see doing all the research and all the preparation to have an amazing birth are not first time moms.
They’re usually second time moms who had a bad first experience with birth.
Maybe they listened and agreed to every single thing their OB said and their birth didn’t end up playing out like they were told it would.
Maybe they had an idea of what they wanted the first time but were easily swayed at the first sign of pushback and then felt like they were just an observer to their own birth instead of an active participant.
I hear upsetting birth stories all the time. Stories where the mom felt bullied or dismissed by their care team. That breaks my heart, and you don’t have to go through that your first birth in order to know what you want for your second birth!
I’m now offering one on one calls to discuss your birth and answer any questions you have! DM me to book a call and let’s work out how you’re going to have a great birth, the first time ❤️
07/12/2023
Homebirth is a safe option for low-risk pregnancies, and has many benefits! Here's 5:
🌊 Increased control: Mama's choice in who attends her birth, not limited to hospital limits, not being told she isn't allowed to do things (walk, move, birth in certain positions, etc).
🌊 Lower rates of medical interventions: Lower rates of interventions being pressured onto mama, which can have significant benefits for the labor process.
🌊 Increased satisfaction: Women who choose homebirth often report greater satisfaction with their birth experience compared to those who give birth in a hospital. Mamas who are listened to and given informed consent have less birth trauma than those who feel their choices were taken away from them. Also, inductions and medical interventions tend to cascade into more and more interventions, which can lead to an unplanned cesarean, which can be highly traumatic if that was not expected.
🌊 Familiar environment: Giving birth at home makes mama feel safe, which decreases anxiety and promotes relaxation- both of which contribute to oxytocin production, which allows labor to progress.
🌊 Sibling Participation: First, hospitals limit visitors and have age restrictions. Second, imagine how impactful it is to have your children witness their siblings being born. What a shift in our cultural fear of birth this would have, especially for our daughters!
Follow along for more info about homebirths!
Are you a homebirth mama in the Hampton Roads area due in August or September? I have availability- message me and let’s talk about your doula support!
07/12/2023
Delayed cord clamping is when the umbilical cord is not clamped and cut immediately after birth, but remains attached to the baby until the cord has stopped pulsating, typically for a few minutes.
Here are some of the benefits of delayed cord clamping:
🌊 Increased iron levels: Delayed cord clamping has been shown to increase the baby's iron levels at birth and in the first few months of life, which can help to prevent anemia and other iron-deficiency related conditions.
🌊 Better cardiovascular stability: Allowing the baby to receive extra blood and oxygen from the placenta through delayed cord clamping can help to improve their cardiovascular stability and reduce the risk of complications such as hypotension or apnea.
🌊 Improved neurodevelopmental outcomes: Some studies have suggested that delayed cord clamping may be associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes, such as better cognitive performance and motor function.
🌊 Reduced risk of respiratory distress: Delayed cord clamping has also been associated with a reduced risk of respiratory distress syndrome, which is a common complication in premature babies.
If you want delayed cord clamping, make sure to put it in your birth plan and have your partner or doula remind your provider right after the baby is born!
🌸Did you delay cord clamping for your baby?
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