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Operating as usual
28/03/2024
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-mouse-pregnancy-heart-health-future.html
Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations Exercising during pregnancy doesn't just benefit moms—it may also give their babies a head start on their heart health after birth, according to a study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
23/02/2024
https://youtube.com/shorts/uOcafiIKJvI?si=7nGCP4DMHSP6piUE
LABOR & DELIVERY PRACTICES MOST PEOPLE THINK ARE MANDATORY BUT ACTUALLY AREN’T
17/02/2023
07/02/2023
To make informed choices during labor, questions such as these need to be asked:
I always suggest my clients and their partners practice these so they come with ease in a stressful situation!
20/12/2022
Happy Holidays!
20/12/2022
Yes!!!!!
YOU CAN DO BIG THINGS! Like push a 14 lb 7 oz baby out naturally with NO VAGINAL TEARING! 🙌🏽💪🏽🤰🏻 4 hours of labor, 15 mins of pushing. ✨Rockstar✨
Who’s in the 10 lbs club?!? 👋🏽 raise your hand🙋🏻♀️
Who’s in the 11 lbs club like 👋🏽😳😂
What’s the weight of the biggest baby born vaginally in your practice ?!🤘🏽
From Midwife Christa:
“A few days ago I had the pleasure of attending the beautiful HOME BIRTH of this BIG man.
His mama saw a Licensed midwife throughout her pregnancy and prepared physically and emotionally for the birth of her second baby.
During her 4 hour long labor she rocked, walked and danced her baby down, she instinctively pushed in the standing position for 15 mins and delivered all..... are you ready for it.... 14 lbs 7oz of him! She was also able to deliver this chunky baby with no tears.
After doing their research this family chose a midwife to guide them through their pregnancy and birth and were able to have an amazing experience in the comfort of their own home.
This baby stayed with his mama on her chest breastfed within the first hour. Mama and baby are doing amazing.
People are capable of delivering their baby, even when they are big! Way to go mama!”
📸 !
19/12/2022
Yes I said it! Christmas Time is NOT a medical reason to have a baby.
I personally was given this excuse with my first born because my Dr was going on vacation and would “Miss” our birth…
I did not want induced at 39 weeks, I was actually in pre labor so would have gone on my own if left alone.
But he made me feel like I had to, guilted me😪
Was the worst decision I could have made for me and my so . Loads of complications and intervention after intervention.
Please know you have rights knowing what are the risks, the benefits, and the alternatives.
May your instincts always guide you💕
Birth educators, let's get together virtually to connect, share ideas and resources. Please chime in with an ideal day/ time during a typical week if you would like to join!
05/12/2022
Whatever amount of breastmilk you can give your baby is beneficial to them. If a baby gets even one teaspoon of breastmilk a day, it is super valuable!
photo by Danica Donnelly Photography
04/05/2022
American Academy of Pediatrics changes guidelines on Down syndrome diagnosis The American Academy of Pediatrics updating their guidelines on how medical professionals deliver a Down syndrome diagnosis, which could be life-saving.
29/04/2022
Only $50 per family!
20/04/2022
Now enrolling fall due dates for a virtual series. Reach out if you have an Aug-Nov due date!