Rhythm and Focus Doula services

03/12/2026

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Late pregnancy nutrition can sometimes influence how labor begins and progresses. One study examining women in the final weeks before delivery looked at the effects of eating dates regularly during the last month of pregnancy.

Researchers found that women who ate about 6 dates per day during the final 4 weeks before their due date arrived at the hospital with greater cervical dilation compared to those who did not. The same group also experienced about a 77% shorter first stage of labor and showed a 42% lower rate of cesarean sections.

Scientists believe the natural compounds in dates may support uterine activity and cervical readiness during late pregnancy, although more research is still being explored.

08/25/2025

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The moment a baby cries, a mother’s body answers. before thought. before choice.

her brain sparks.
her chest tightens.
her arms move without asking.

to soothe.
to shield.
to hold.

that ache in your chest?
that urgency that won’t let you sit still?
it isn’t weakness.
it isn’t “too much.”
it’s biology, whispering,
“this is mine. i have to respond.”

motherhood doesn’t just live in the heart.
it rewires the body.
the nerves.
the cells.
the very core of you.

you’re not overreacting.
you’re responding the way you were made to.

love this deep is written into your body.

Share if you’ve felt it, too !

Let the world know it’s normal 🩷

04/27/2025

During early labour what are you doing? Making:Cookies
Soup, padcicles!
Or watching movies

04/21/2025

Heidi murkoff. What to expect when you’re expecting

04/16/2025

Having a support team during your child birth journey is of utmost importance

04/15/2025

You are stronger than you think!!!

04/13/2025

Drink up! 💦

04/12/2025

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Essentials

DISCLAIMERThe information in this video is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. Any and all information available on this channel is int...

04/12/2025

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Being prepared for labor and childbirth is something most people want to accomplish. But if I told you that learning how to BREATHE with your body and your l...

04/11/2025

P-purposeful
A-Anticipated
I-Intermittent
N-Normal💙🩷

04/11/2025

Oromocto Doula Service

My hope is to help birthing folks in the oromocto area make imformed choices about their pregnancy, labour, birth, feeding choice and postpartum care.

04/11/2025