When labor can start and progress spontaneously there's a much smaller chance of the need for further interventions throughout labor and even for the newborn 👶🏼 Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide with my top tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

It's important to understand that as amazing as medical interventions can be, they are entirely too often used when it comes to birth. In 1996, even the World Health Organization called for the elimination of unnecessary intervention in childbirth. Physiologic birth should be the gold standard. An undisturbed labor and birth is one that is powered by the innate human capacity of both you and your baby. This kind of birth is more likely to lead to better outcomes because there is no unnecessary intervention that disrupts the normal physiologic process of birth. Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide with my top tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Pregnancy and birth are some of the only times we, as adults, let other people tell us what we are “allowed” and “not allowed” to do with our own bodies. I bet you hear the word “allow” used all the time by care providers or friends, and there’s a good chance you’ve even said it too. But I urge you to consider… who is allowing whom? You are the one hiring your provider… and it’s time that we change our language around birth to reflect the legal and ethical reality that it is you, the patient, who chooses to allow the provider to do something—not the other way around. Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide with my top tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

After 2 hospital births, I didn't want another one for my third baby in 2021. But, I wasn't sure of my options? So I dove into the world of home birth and never looked back! If you don't want a hospital birth, make sure you look into: -Birth centers -Homebirth -Freebirth If you want a quicker, smoother labor (no matter where you give birth) grab my free guide 🔗 link in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

I think that for most women the difficulty with surrender can reflect a lack of confidence in our own abilities and in our own bodies. Obviously, this isn’t surprising when our society is completely distrusting of the natural order of things, and of women's bodies in particular. But this view is honestly reinforced by the obstetric model, with its long list of everything that could possibly go wrong with birth and all of the technological advances and fixes designed to rescue us from these exaggerated dangers of birth. Do have experience with surrender during birth? Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide with my top tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

It can really make or break it 📖💪🏼🕊️❤️ Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab the FREE guide with my top tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Another one is nipple stimulation! This increases your natural production of oxytocin - which keeps labor going!! Want more ways to have a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Oligohydramnios is a condition in which the amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. There is no evidence that isolated oligohydramnios at term is a risk factor for poor outcomes. However, induction for isolated oligohydramnios leads to higher Cesarean rates. The most commonly used methods to diagnose oligohydramnios are 2 ultrasound techniques: the amniotic fluid index (AFI) and the "single deepest pocket". There are several factors that make it difficult to get an accurate ultrasound measurement and it's important to understand that there is no agreement among researchers about the cut-off value that predicts poor outcomes. If you have low amniotic fluid and you're over 36 weeks pregnant, your provider will probably recommend induction. If you're less than 36 weeks pregnant, your health care provider will most likely do extra monitoring through ultrasounds. Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide with the top 6 tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Research doesn't show that induction for a big baby improves outcomes. Induction actually might increase your risk that you will have a severe tear. Should you plan a cesarean for a big baby then? That's up to you, but the research absolutely doesn't support it. It would take 3,700 unnecessary Cesareans to prevent ONE case of permanent injury due to shoulder dystocia in a baby. 🔥Hot tip: ask your care provider if they regularly train on how to manage shoulder dystocia because training has been shown to decrease the chances of your baby experiencing permanent injury due to being "too big". Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide for my top tips! Link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Ultrasounds are ONLY right about half the time when they predict a big baby. I'll repeat... you have the same chance of flipping a coin and landing on "tails" as your doctor has when using a scan to predict your baby's size. So next time your provider tells you your baby is too big... you are more than welcome to laugh. Which other diagnostic tool can be wrong FIFTY PERCENT of the time and still be used across the world? Studies even show that even just the “suspicion” of a big baby increases the risk of Cesarean (without improving the health of the mother or baby). Basically, if your doctor thinks you have a big baby, they are more likely to diagnose your labor as "stalled", or pressure you into a Cesarean. Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide, link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

You’re strong. You’re determined. You’re a wave-maker. You have a mind of your own, and a voice of your own. And I know that you have what it takes because you wouldn’t be here looking at my page if you didn’t have the determination to have an autonomous and informed birth— one full of power, love, and calm. A birth that you look back on and say, “I am capable of anything” and “I am so thankful for the work that I did during my pregnancy to get me here today”. Want a quicker, smoother labor? Grab my FREE guide, link in bio 🔗 😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

High blood pressure in pregnancy without any other symptoms usually won't harm you or your baby. In severe cases, it can lead to low birth weight or preterm birth. "High blood pressure" during pregnancy is defined as 140 mm Hg or higher systolic, with diastolic 90 mm Hg or higher. A sudden increase in blood pressure after the 20th week of pregnancy could be a sign of preeclampsia. Though, in rare cases, symptoms may not start until after delivery. Preeclampsia also includes signs of damage to some of your organs, such as your liver or kidney. If you have a high blood pressure reading your urine may be monitored for protein, which is a sign of decreased function of your organs. Want a quicker labor? Grab my FREE guide to get my top 6 tips! link 🔗 in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Your provider will probably recommend you gain about 35 pounds, but many women have healthy pregnancies gaining as little as 10 pounds or as much as 70 pounds. Less than 35% of women stay within the recommended weight gain guidelines. Excessive weight gain may increase your risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and cesarean section, but it's more important to take overall health into consideration than rely just on weight gain. Want a quicker, smoother labor and birth? Download my free guide, 🔗 in bio 😘 For more on pregnancy birth and postpartum follow 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnancy #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

These things can really slooooooow things down in labor! But there are some ways to overcome! Check out my freebie on how to have a quicker labor 🤍 link in bio 🔗😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Gravity is your friend when pushing! Get off your back. Another position to help baby rotate is the "midwife position" with mom rolled way over on her side, with her top leg brought up at a 90-degree angle. 📐 Grab my new free guide for a quicker, smoother labor and birth, link 🔗 in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

This kind of birth is more likely to lead to better outcomes because there is no unnecessary intervention that disrupts the normal physiologic process of birth. One of the benefits of undisturbed birth (for mama and baby) include the optimal function of the hormones that promote effective labor patterns and protective physiologic responses including helping the baby transition from the mother’s womb, and helping to establish breastfeeding. 🤱🏼 Did you have an undisturbed birth? Is an undisturbed birth something you want for next time? For more on pregnancy birth and postpartum follow 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

🥼Your provider might just be repeating something common and accepted, and maybe they aren't used to patients giving a damn about what happens to them... State your case matter-of-factly and let them figure out how to accommodate you. Here are some ways to say "no": 🚫"I am going to decline, if I change my mind I will let you know." 🚫"I've decided to wait and see." 🚫I've weighed the risks and benefits, and decided that I'm going to decline." Check out my ebook 📖"The Birth Revolution Workbook" for all my tips and tricks to have your BEST birth. Link in bio 🔗 #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

The best thing you can do is ignore labor until you can't! #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

Not only is giving birth on your back not evidence based, but ACOG, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists also recommends that no one be mandated or prescribed a birthing position, period. For more on pregnancy birth and postpartum follow 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

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Mama, take responsibility for putting in the time to do the research and align your birth choices with your goals and intuition. Nobody can force you to do anything when it comes to your body. You can decline any test or procedure for any reason. For more on pregnancy birth and postpartum follow 👉🏼@mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnancy #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction #vbac

My client welcomed her baby girl into the world yesterday morning. Baby's gender was a surprise for everyone - so fun! This first time mama was so strong and pushed out her baby like a BOSS 💪🏼👶🏼🤍 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #childbirth #childbirtheducation #babygirl #hospitalbirth #ftm #firsttimemom #laboranddelivery

Who defines what safe is? And who defines what risk is? If it’s not up to us to define what “safe” is, and what “risk” is, then whose job is it to decide that for us? There is no such thing as safe. There is no such thing as zero risk. How you personally view risk depends on your own circumstances, your own boundaries, your own clinging onto any control that you think you have over your life… And when society describes one action as safe and one as risky, they are not leaving room for the subjective experience of the individual. Everything is uncertain. Nothing is secure. Life is a massive scary adventure, and even when something appears rock solid, like your health, your family, your marriage, your birth, it’s not. You are taking a chance on all of it. Yes, there are things you can do to improve your chances of success in a lot of those areas. A great example of something that makes a lot of people feel safe, without increasing true safety, is giving birth in the hospital. Being under the eye of a provider in a hospital setting, with access to all the scalpels and technology makes us feel safer because if our baby needs to get out NOW, they can make that happen. But does choosing to give birth in a hospital actually make for a safer experience? The good research says no. Do you think birth is safe or risky? #doula #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Okay, so how can you evaluate the quality and usefulness of an intervention and how can you use your critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about your care, so you don't have to blindly follow advice?? Try going through these steps... You'll think about the situation you're in, what happens if you do nothing, what is the procedure that someone is suggesting, is there any pressure from a provider, are there any risks to the procedure, what are the alternatives, what is your intuition saying, and then you'll make a decision and reassess after some time. I want you to work through these steps with every single procedure, starting now!! 🤍 My online self-paced class goes through all your options for birth so you're never surprised 😯 check out my "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan" class 🔗 link in bio. Only $37 today, get instant access ✨ #doula #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Reposted @withregram • @blossomingbelliesbirth How do we balance rest and movement in #earlylabor ? ⚖️🧐 1️⃣ Use resting positions like side-lying or supported all fours until you just have to be up and moving 2️⃣ Change pelvic space in early labor by remembering the #blossomingbellies543rule - shifting your thigh rotation, your sacral tilt, and doing asymmetry is all it takes! 3️⃣ Use big movements when you have to go to the bathroom, grab food, get something to drink. Make those big movements COUNT! #thisisyourbirth #yourbirthismeanttomoveyou #birthsupport #labor #childbirth #birtheducation #contractions #doulatips #birthtips #pregnant

1. Remain calm. Easier said than done, for sure... but staying level-headed is a great way to keep the ball in your court when looking for a new provider. 2. Send an email to your old provider canceling future appointments. Tell them that you are switching your care and would like them to email you your chart. (Email is a great way to avoid a confrontation that might put you in a negative emotional space.) 3. When trying to find a new provider, stay positive — as in, don't bash your old provider. Keep the conversation focused on why this new provider is such a great fit. 4. Go into your appointment with your new provider knowing what you want and don’t settle for less. It's amazing how other people can sense your level of confidence, and when you have self-respect and set the bar high, others typically follow suit. 5. Remember that a hospital will NEVER turn away a laboring woman. So, if you're really late in the game, don't ever fear that you'll be left alone to labor without options. Want to get informed about all your options in pregnancy and birth? Check out my online self-paced birth class "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan" 🔗 in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

My birth stories 💜💜💙 with @birthsathome Posted @withregram • @birthsathome 🎙️ Episode 11 is LIVE! Jen’s homebirth after two hospital births led her to the realization of how traumatizing her first birth actually was 🥺 Thankfully her homebirth was a healing experience 🥹 #homebirthstories #homebirthstory #homebirthpodcast #birthpodcast #homebirthmama #normalizehomebirth #homebirth #birthathome #homebirthadvocate #bringbirthback

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It’s a time when you can either realize that there is a greater power within you that you can turn to for the rest of labor… or that the power within you is too much, and you start fearing that it’s something that could overtake you. In birth, this is typically the time when we say "I can't do this anymore. I need help. Give me something. Help me.” Or if you're giving birth at home you ask to go to the hospital. This is the point where you're starting to look for something outside of yourself to save you. Some “greater authority” to come along and be more powerful than your own capable self. I just want you to remember that nearly every birth has these moments… that every birth has this potential for confrontation... every birth has this critical moment where we can either ask for an authority to come and take over or take a deep breath and let go and let the power that lives within our body, in our DNA, move us through the process. 🧬💪🏼 Do you remember this moment in labor? What did you do to get through? For more on pregnancy birth and postpartum follow 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Words are so powerful. How about you "let" the OB watch you have an amazing, empowering VBAC 👍🏼👍🏼 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

It really is an option. I wouldn't identify as "crunchy", but halfway through my third pregnancy in 2021 a switch flipped and I started looking for prenatal care outside the "system" or the MIC as I like to call it (medical industrial complex). I'm so grateful for the path I took 🙏🏼 If you have any questions about home birth or the midwifery model of care, my DMs are always open for chatting 🤍 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Do what feels good to you, mama 😘 Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and postpartum 👉🏼@mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth #laboranddelivery

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If you want to be super prepared for all the decisions you'll need to make during labor, birth and immediate postpartum (especially in a hospital setting) - check out my online, self-paced birth class. 📝 EVERYTHING YOU’LL FIND INSIDE MY WRITING THE PERFECT BIRTH PLAN COURSE: 🤩 Birth Options & Interventions Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 🎉 85+ Pages of Birth Prep Guides 🔥Goal Setting and Birth Vision Worksheet 🥰 Birth Plan Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 💃 Editable Birth Templates for All 3 Birth Locations (Home, Birth Center & Hospital) 🥳 Tips for Communicating Your Desires Effectively Today's Price: $37 Link 🔗 in bio for instant access ✨

Measuring the fundal height is a great substitute for an ultrasound for those who want to avoid it. This is the measurement from the public bone to the top of the uterus, which is called the fundus. At 12 weeks, the fundus should be just above the pubic bone, and by 16 weeks it should be growing at a rate of about one centimeter per week. Starting at week 20, the fundal height in centimeters should correspond with the number of weeks gestation (+/- 2 centimeters). If your fundal height grows much faster, it could be an indicator of twins, and if it grows less it could indicate high blood pressure or an infection. Learn about all your labor & birth options in my online class, only $39 👍🏼 link 🔗 in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

I'll be enjoying my granola bar and yogurt, thank you very much👌🏼 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Do any of these sound good to you? I'm always up for chatting about home birth! #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

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I watched about 80,000 home births on YouTube 😬🤣 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

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Every parent should be informed of the risks and benefits of all interventions that may be offered throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond. Problems arise when parents make health decisions without transparency and informed consent. My goal is to make evidence-based information available to parents and help them know that they have options! For access to all your labor and birth options and interventions, check out my online class "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan" link in bio 🔗 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Did you know these options that seem like secret menu items at the hospital? 🍔 Your baby needs to be near you after birth so ask to delay those newborn exams until at least after the golden hour ☀️ If you are feeling good and understand the risks, you can sign papers to leave when you are ready. Nurses popping in and out almost every hour is one of the worst parts of the postpartum unit. You can hand a do not disturb sign on the door to ensure a restful block of time. Which tip will you use during your postpartum stay? #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

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If your care provider does these things, it may be time to find a new one…🚩🚩 Make you feel powerless - Your provider works for YOU. They should give you information and adhere to your decisions. If they say things like “I won’t let my patients…” they are assuming power over your birth experience. Routinely does vaginal exams late in pregnancy - Vaginal exams in late pregnancy mean absolutely nothing. You can have an unchanged cervix and go into labor that day OR you could be 3cm dilated for weeks before the baby chooses to start labor. They encourage 39 week inductions or draw a hard line on due dates. Insisting on an ultrasound in late pregnancy - Third trimester ultrasounds are linked to more interventions but do not result in significantly lower risk of adverse outcomes. Mamas, listen to your gut/intuition! How does your care provider make you feel? Check out my free guide to questions for your care provider, link 🔗 in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

The Bishop score is a system used to decide how likely it is that you will go into labor soon. They use it to determine how likely it is that an induction will result in a vaginal birth. The score considers different factors and each factor is given a grade, and then these grades are added up to give you an overall score. Understanding your score: There are several factors that your provider will consider when calculating your Bishop score: Dilation of the cervix. This means how much your cervix has opened in centimeters. Position of the cervix. As your baby descends into your pelvis, the cervix moves forward. Effacement of the cervix. This means how thin your cervix is. It is normally about 3 centimeters long. It gradually becomes thinner as labor progresses. Fetal station. This is how far up the birth canal your baby’s head is. Consistency of the cervix. Whether your cervix feels soft or firm. If your Bishop score is high, it means that there’s a better chance that an induction will lead to an established labor pattern. If your score is 8 or higher, it’s a good indication that spontaneous labor might start soon. If your score is between 6 and 7, then it’s unlikely that labor will be starting soon. An induction may or may not be successful. If your score is 5 or below, it means that labor is even less likely to spontaneously start soon and an induction is unlikely to be successful. Who's asked for their score? I didn't even know about it with my first 2 babies! Want to learn about all your birth options and interventions? Check out my online Birth Plan class, 🔗 in bio 😘 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Don't go into labor not knowing all your options. Hospital birth classes teach you how to be a good patient. My online class lays out all birth preferences to consider and the pros and cons of each intervention you may encounter. Plus, it walks you through how to create a birth plan that will be respected by your care provider. Ready to get educated and empowered to have your best birth? Check out the link for instant access: https://www.mamaledbirthdoula.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-birth-plan #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Feeling comfortable and safe is key to maintaining an oxytocin-friendly environment. Check out Amazon for cute labor gowns, bras and underwear. Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and postpartum 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

#doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Birth location makes a HUGE difference. Do you like having your needs put first when bringing life into the world? Look into home birth 🔎 Have you considered home birth yet? If you want to chat about it, comment "HOME" #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holistic #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

Mark your calendar in pencil, not pen 📅 Here's when I had my babes: 1st - 41w2d (induction, vaginal) 2nd - 38w4d (PROM, vaginal) 3rd - 41w1d (natural homebirth) Who gave birth on their due date? Let me know in the comments 😀 #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #mom #pregnancy #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #childbirth #childbirtheducation #midwife #homebirth #holisticmama #crunchymama #postpartum #naturalmom #naturalmama #holistichealth #naturopathy #naturalbirth #vbac #waterbirth #physiologicalbirth

You have options mama! I had an amazing #homebirth after 2 hospital births. I let go of all my fears surrounding #birth and surrendered to the entire human experience. Best #corememory 🤩 If you have any questions about home birth, I'd love to chat. DM me with "homebirth" and we'll talk 🥳 #doula #pregnant

22 years have gone by since you asked me to be your girlfriend over AIM 🖥️ Happy Valentine's Day Ben!!

Did you know your brain produces the hormone oxytocin which drives labor? Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and postpartum 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #pregnant #pregnancy #laboranddelivery #birth

There are certain things that influence the ability of a woman to give #birth without intervention. These things can include her health and level of physical fitness, her knowledge and confidence in the birth process, her level of autonomy, cultural norms, and access to care providers that support normal physiologic birth. But it also includes things like access to #midwifery are instead of obstetric care, a provider that practices evidence based care, being able to eat and drink in labor, freedom of movement in #laboranddelivery So if an undisturbed birth is your goal, it’s really important that you keep these things in mind from day one. Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and postpartum 👉🏼@mamaledbirthdoula #doula #pregnancy #baby

What if we changed our perspective on contractions? 🌊 Instead of thinking of them as pain, we stepped into their power. Your body works with you, not against you. #doula #birth #pregnant #baby #newmom

Here's another way to #protecttheperineum in #labor and #birth Something as simple as #pushing for shorter periods of time than the common "ten seconds" can help prevent tearing in birth. This is also - interestingly what people tend to do when they are pushing spontaneously.... Repost @blossomingbelliesbirth

This is the step lots of pregnant mamas forget because they are so excited! Totally understandable. But, early labor can last a long time. Get some rest and relaxation in before active labor begins 🤍 What did you do in early labor? I'll admit I didn't rest as much as I could have 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ #doula #birth #pregnant #midwife #earlylabor #laboranddelivery

Change your perspective. Birth is something we were built to do. Our body works with us, never against us 🤍 Follow for more on birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #birth #pregnancy #pregnant #doula #midwife #homebirth #babygirl #babyboy #newmom #motherhood #labor #laboranddelivery #birthdoula #waterbirth #birthphotography #baby #birthplan #birthpreparation #birthprep #birthpartner

I'm working on a freebie that explains your rights in birth and how to say"no." Prep now so you don't get bulldozed in labor. 🐂 If you want a copy, comment "NO" and I'll DM you when it's ready! #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

Did you know the average labor for first time moms typically lasts 12-18 hours? How long were your labors? #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

Super 🚩!!! Picking your care provider is super important when it comes to your birth experience. Make sure you ask all the right questions upfront so there are no surprises later on. Check out my free guide to questions for your care provider to make sure they are the best fit for your birth team - 🔗 in bio Did you decline cervical exams during pregnancy? #doula #birth #pregnant #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #laboranddelivery

No one ever told me that birth could be magical. Movies never portray it that way either. I don't say this to brag or discount another mom's traumatic birth, I just want you to know birth can be magical ✨ For more on pregnancy, birth and postpartum follow me 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

I've been on here for months now and realized I've never really told my story or shared where my passion for physiological birth comes from - it comes from my own story, my lived experiences. This induction in 2017 was the most traumatic experience of my life so far. But, I didn't realize that until years later in 2021 after my redemptive home birth. Anyways, this induction was the first step in the cascade of interventions I experienced. From start to finish, my induction was 32 hours long. I was very close to getting a c-section in the end after all of that. Every intervention led to more interventions that could have all been avoided if I had done any research into how birth is supposed to work prior to going into labor. But, I trusted the medical system. I will go into this experience more in other posts, but I just wanted to let you into my world a bit. I also want to remind anyone reading this that although you may have had a traumatic birth already or have heard horror stories from others, you can have an amazing birth where you are in control. It just takes a little work and trust in the birth process. Has anyone else had a similar induction experience? #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

What’s your why? Why does birth matter to you, and what is your biggest birth goal- what I call, your big-picture birth vision? Whatever matters most to you, above all. That’s your why. Your big-picture birth vision is what you need to focus on every step of the way. When you can get clear on why it matters to you, it’ll make it very clear what kind of work you’ll need to do leading up to your birth, whether it be mindset work, overcoming fears, or diving into and really understanding your options in birth. And even when things get tough — when you feel like you want to throw in the towel, when it feels like it’s all too much, or maybe you are so sick of doing the mindset work to prepare for labor — you can come back to your why and remember your reason, and remember what you’re doing all of this for. 🤍 🗣️ Let me know your biggest birth goal in the comments My goal was to call the shots and not feel like birth was just happening to me. ✨ Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and postpartum @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

Having a home birth was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It opened up so many options for me to take the lead on my birth experience and in the end, have an amazing birth. I hand picked my birth team, location, environment (vibe), and comfort measures. I called the shots and everyone in attendance cared about me and my baby. Does that sound like something you'd like? If so, I'd love to chat with you.

It was pretty amazing. I'd love for you to experience it too, no matter what your past experiences with birth have been 🤍 If you want to chat about your birth goals, you can find me here 🔗 https://www.mamaledbirthdoula.com/contact #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

My third pregnancy and birth was my best one yet, both mentally and physically! 🤌🏼 How old were you when you had your kids? Were the experiences much different? #doula #birth #pregnant #babyreels #babylist #baby #mom #momtobe #momtobe2024 #dad #dadtobe #newmom #parenting #parents #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #babymusthaves #consent #firstrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #newborn #babyshower #babyshowerideas #babyfever #babyboy #babygirl #mommytobe #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife

So many things to think about during pregnancy so these are a few things I choose not to worry about. Due dates are guesses. If you know the exact moment you conceived then ok use a due date, but no one really knows that. It's hard to tell if you're going to have a big baby from an ultrasound, they can be off by a pound or more sometimes especially later in pregnancy. There is no perfect amount of weight to gain, everyone is different. I would just focus on whole foods. I would have a home birth again, so no need to rush to the hospital 🤍 What will you choose not to worry about in pregnancy? #doula #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

I can vouch 💕 After 2 hospital births, I had an amazing home birth due to the wisdom of both my midwife @york_birth and my doula and my own self-education. #doula #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Those "massages" can be one of the most painful parts of birth. Their routine use is unnecessary. How was your fundal massage? Have you declined them? #doula #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

When we can surrender to the flow of birth, life can come through us simply and gracefully if we allow it. This level of surrender will take your birth to a whole new level. One with no fears, and no freakouts. But though surrendering in birth is simple, it’s not going to be easy. Surrendering and birth is not something that’s just going to happen without your conscious effort. It's kind of an oxymoron because surrendering at its core involves no effort whatsoever, but sometimes it takes a lot of effort to get to a place where you feel comfortable completely letting go. Did you surrender to the flow of birth? #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

My first doula client had her adorable baby boy today 💙 She was so strong and advocated for all her birth preferences. So honored to have supported her and her husband during this life changing experience 🙏🏼 #birth #baby #newmom #fourthtrimester #boymom #postpartum #doula

To be clear, there are no benefits to routine episiotomy, and the risks include perineal injuries, pain (short and long-term), blood loss, infection, and incontinence. There are some medical indications for an episiotomy (though it should ALWAYS be YOUR call), and those include: Fetal distress Shoulder dystocia (there are other ways to fix this besides cutting an episiotomy) Forceps delivery Maternal exhaustion (this is totally your call, and will most likely only be shortening labor by a few contractions) You need to know that there are providers who perform episiotomies without consent. This is absolutely something that you should discuss with your care provider before your birth. Your takeaway? Don’t hire a care provider who justifies the use of routine episiotomy or who doesn’t know their rate of episiotomy. #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

I want to remind you that the 40-week pregnancy is entirely arbitrary, made up by a man who claimed that pregnancy lasted 10 moon cycles. 🌚 If you want to be prepared with all your options for birth, check out my course "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan". Link in bio 🔗 #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Stop letting fear dictate your birth choices. Learn about all your labor options and interventions, discover your preferences and write a birth plan that'll be respected. Check out my online, self-paced childbirth class "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan" link in bio. Here's what you'll get: 🤩Options & Interventions Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 🎉85+ Pages of Birth Prep Guides 🔥Goal Setting and Birth Vision Worksheet 🥰Birth Plan Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 💃 Editable Birth Templates for All 3 Birth Locations (Home, Birth Center & Hospital) 🥳Tips for Communicating Your Desires Effectively . . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Ready to only say "yes" to the things that feel right to you? Learn about all your labor options and interventions, discover your preferences and write a birth plan that'll be respected. Check out my online, self-paced childbirth class "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan" link in bio. Here's what you'll get: 🤩Options & Interventions Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 🎉85+ Pages of Birth Prep Guides 🔥Goal Setting and Birth Vision Worksheet 🥰Birth Plan Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 💃 Editable Birth Templates for All 3 Birth Locations (Home, Birth Center & Hospital) 🥳Tips for Communicating Your Desires Effectively . . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

If you understand how your body works, then there's no need to be afraid of birth 🌸 . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducation #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Many pregnant women are pressured into an induction for no medical reason in the West. Choosing a provider who supports your birth goals is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid an unnecessary induction. Were you ever pressured to get an induction before 42 weeks? I was and gave into an induction at 41 weeks with my first pregnancy. That induction led to a traumatic 32 hour labor full of interventions. I didn't know I could decline or just not show up on the induction date 🤷🏼‍♀️ But, now I do and I want you to know too 🤍 . . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducation #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Ready to only say "yes" to the things that feel right to you? Learn about all your labor options and interventions, discover your preferences and write a birth plan that'll be respected. Check out my online, self-paced childbirth class "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan" link in bio. Here's what you'll get: 🤩Options & Interventions Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 🎉85+ Pages of Birth Prep Guides 🔥Goal Setting and Birth Vision Worksheet 🥰Birth Plan Video Lessons Inside Your Student Portal 💃 Editable Birth Templates for All 3 Birth Locations (Home, Birth Center & Hospital) 🥳Tips for Communicating Your Desires Effectively . . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

This is my placenta from my third birth. I had never seen one in real life before, even from my first two births in the hospital. I guess no one thought to ask me if I wanted to see the organ that literally kept my baby alive for my entire pregnancy 🤷🏼‍♀️ what an awesome organ!! I asked my midwife to throw it in the trash, but now I wish I would've done something with it like encapsulate it, bury it or make art with it. Have you ever seen your placenta? Have you ever done anything with your placenta? Comment 'questions' and I'll DM you a free guide with questions to ask your care provider to make sure they are a good fit for your birth team 😊 #preggo #birth #givingbirth #placenta #doula #birthplan #birthsupport #baby #laboranddelivery #midwife #homebirth #newmom #newborn

What are some things you wish you knew before your first birth? Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #childbirtheducator #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth

So get rid of any expectations you have for the rest of your pregnancy, for your birth, and for motherhood in general.  Expectations set us up for failure and they do absolutely nothing to help us.  Expectations and birth do not go together well 🤍 Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #childbirtheducator #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth

Why is saying "no" SO damn hard?? Start to understand that “no” doesn’t have to be an inherently negative thing. Despite what your limbic brain might think, “no” doesn’t have to be to rejection. When used simply and with honesty, it’s a statement about your current situation. That’s it. Your provider might not be used to hearing “no”, but you can assure them that your “no” is about you, and not about them. Here are 2 practical tips to get you to a place of calm refusal: 1. Be prepared! Don’t rely on your refusal skills to be top-notch if you’ve never practiced. It might feel awkward at first, but that’s exactly why you should. 2. Keep it simple It’s tempting to offer a justification for your refusal. It's “polite” and it “takes the sting out of the rejection”, and it’s totally unnecessary. Be warned: offering a reason for your “no” changes the dynamic. A “no” with a reason after it is interpreted by the receiver as: “I might be able to be convinced.” Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #childbirtheducator #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth

Your cervix is not a magic ball. 🎱 I was only a stretchy 2cm at 2pm and had my son in my arms at 9:16pm. 🤱🏼 If you don't want vaginal exams, you can say NO. Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #childbirtheducator #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth

Sometimes you are put on a clock by your care provider once your waters break and there are some good reasons not to induce before 24 hours after PROM 💦 If your looking for a birth class outside of a hospital setting, check out my online self-paced class that goes over all your options in labor and how to write a birth plan that'll be respected "Writing The Perfect Birth Plan", link in bio 😘 #doula #childbirtheducator #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 💕 #doula #doulalife #birthkeeper #birthworker

Everyone has biases - even surrounding birth. In the end, you need to educate yourself so you can make the best decision for YOU and your situation 😉 Check out my online, self-paced birth class that goes over all your options for labor so you can write the perfect birth plan that'll be respected (only $37!) 🙌🏼 Link in bio 🔗 Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #doulalife #preggo #pregnantbelly #midwife #birth #newmom #baby #laboranddelivery

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🩷OXYTOCIN🩷 Facilitates love, bonding, healing, uterine contractions, and the reduction of stress✨ Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #childbirtheducator #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth

Don't forget you have rights when giving birth too!! Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood 👉🏼 @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #doulas #doulalife #pregnancy #pregnant #birth #birthdoula #birthworker #birthkeeper #babies #childbirtheducation

I'm offering 50% off my birth doula package price for my very first client! I have had 3 very different birth experiences and have learned A LOT through studying to be a doula and childbirth educator! I would be so honored to support you!! My goal is to empower you to make informed decisions about your birth experience. I firmly believe that every expecting mother deserves to know her options and feel in control of her journey. Birth is a deeply personal, transformative moment, and I'm here to ensure it's a beautiful, empowering experience for you. I can't wait to join you on your own unique birthing adventure. Whether you're interested in childbirth classes or doula services, or if you simply want to chat and explore your options, please feel free to reach out. I'm here to answer your questions and help you on your path to an empowered birth. Follow for more on pregnancy, birth and motherhood @mamaledbirthdoula #doula #doulalife #pregnancy #pregnant #birthworker #birthkeeper #homebirth #waterbirth #hospitalbirth #york #pa

A good care provider offers supportive care rather than interventive care, and they stay on top of medical literature. They treat women holistically taking into consideration their thoughts, feelings, concerns, and priorities. They respect the woman’s right to make informed decisions. #doula #doulas #doulalife #birthworkers #hospitalbirth #homebirth #birth #birthdoula #birthkeeper #waterbirth #pregnant

Your body already knows how to give birth!! Most of the time, we just need to get out of the way and let it do its' thing! 🤓💕 Follow for more 👉🏼@mamaledbirthdoula 🥰 #birth #birthdoula #doula #doulalife #homebirth #waterbirth #hospitalbirth #birthworker #birthkeeper

If you want to, that's cool too. But, if you feel like you may want other options - you've got 'em!! I didn't like the things I was hearing at my prenatal appointments back in 2021, so I looked outside that system and had an amazing home birth that I cherish ❤️ . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

Everyone makes birth sound so painful and scary, but it can be amazing and transformative with the right mindset ✨ . . . . . . #doula #childbirtheducator #childbirthclasses #birth #pregnant #birthsupport #babies #midwife #homebirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #informedconsent #birthplan #reels #laboranddelivery #labor #childbirth #pregnancy #newmom #newborn #postpartum #support #givingbirth #induction

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