Peaceful Miracles Birth Services

09/30/2026

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PLEASE HELP! We are trying to find a twin provider for a woman expecting twins in Penang, Malaysia.

She is around 30 weeks pregnant with breech-breech twins. This is her second pregnancy. Her first birth was at home with just her and her husband.

She was considering having an unassisted birth this time as well, since there is so much pressure to have a C-section even for a singleton baby in Malaysia, but she would prefer to have a provider to support her for her twins.

Please message us or email [email protected] if you have any recommendations!

09/26/2026

I am so grateful for families who trust me to walk beside them again and again 🩵

This onesie was originally gifted for one of the first babies I supported this family for. I never imagined they'd be putting their 5th baby in it, years later!

I have supported them for FOUR babies. 4 beautiful and unique births each.

The families I work with become more than just clients to me 🩵🩷

09/07/2026

It's Labor Day and I've been in labor for 82.5 hours combined between 3 labors. How many hours & labors for you?

Happy Labor Day! I'm also waiting on a baby we are hoping shows up today.. or very soon 😅

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

🤱newborn hunger cues👩‍🍼

Whether you are breast or bottle feeding, catching newborn hunger cues earlier can prevent a lot of frustration and lead to an overall better feeding experience.

Early cues look like rooting (turning their hide side to side, opening their mouth wide), licking lips or smacking/sucking mouth movements, and bringing hands to mouth. Crying is a late hunger cue.

If you miss early hunger cues, it can become much more difficult to get the baby latched well as they are often frustrated and very wiggly at that stage. You can put it right in their mouth, and they will still struggle to get it (iykyk!).

If baby is too upset to latch, focus on calming first. Place baby skin to skin, sway, rock, or shush, and try again. If you need to step away, place baby in a safe space or hand baby to your partner and catch your breath.

Feeding babies is a huge learning curve. There is intrinsic, instinctual knowledge you and baby both have- but putting it into practice is another thing entirely. Don't stress if this takes practice and lots of support. You're not meant to do any of this alone!

08/28/2026

Another placenta to try and make a pretty keepsake from!

It was sent to pathology and I've been warned it's in pieces 🫣 let's see what I can do!

08/27/2026

If you injured your tailbone during labor or birth, how long did it take to return to normal again?

Reaching out to get answer from the community for a client who is looking for experiences!

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

The PKU screen, or newborn heel prick test ✨️

What is it for & what are the risks?

The PKU screen is a standard newborn test that checks for dozens of medical conditions. Some conditions include phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia, maple syrup urine disease, congenital hypothyroidism, Sickle cell disease, homocystinuria, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and more. These conditions, if undiagnosed in a timely manner, can lead to poor outcomes.

The test is collected by a nurse or phlebotomist, who will first warm the baby's heel, prick it using an infant lance, and then apply the drops of blood to fill 5 circles on a piece of paper. The newborn is typically 24hours old when this test is completed. This paper will then be dried in the lab before being mailed to one of the labs in the country that is capable of completing the PKU screen.

The test is very low risk. Some may not be comfortable completing this test if they have concerns about what happens to their baby's blood & DNA after the test is completed. You may have concerns about the pain the heel prick poses for your baby. To reduce pain, ensure that the heel is first warmed before the prick is carried out, so that blood flows easily and quickly. If you are nursing, latch your baby while they are pricked. Studies have shown a measureable reduction in pain when infants are breastfed through painful procedures.

In Nebraska, there is no opt-out option if you are planning to get a birth certificate. The certificate will not be issued until the screen has been completed.

What are the PKU regulations in your state? Did nursing during the test help your baby through it? Did the newborn screen catch anything that you are grateful for?