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12/18/2025

An induction can be long, unpredictable, and emotionally demanding. A doula’s role is to support the whole picture physical, emotional, and informational so parents don’t feel alone or rushed through the process. Inductions ask for patience, endurance, and an extraordinary amount of love. A doula walks beside families through every step steady, present, and grounded so no one has to navigate it alone. 💗

12/11/2025

Having a baby is a gr***de in your relationship… here’s how to prepare:

1. Babies are additions, not the center of your family.
Your marriage is the foundation. When mom and dad are strong, your kids thrive.

2. You don’t want to end up as roommates in 18 years.
Keep the spark alive. Protect your relationship with small daily connection, not perfection.

3. Intimacy doesn’t automatically return at 6 weeks.
Dads, talk openly with your wife. She needs to feel emotionally safe, seen, and beautiful. She needs to be ready emotionally, not just physically.
Court her again. Compliment her often. Her body changed because she grew your baby.

4. Set expectations before baby arrives.
Who wakes up with baby? What does support look like? Talk now, fight less later.

A baby will change everything but with intention and teamwork, it doesn’t have to break anything.

12/09/2025

Do you have a new baby this holiday season? 🤍
I had a 2-month-old baby three years ago, and these are some tips that helped us get through the holidays drama-free. ❤️

Before gatherings, talk it through together
• Agree on your non-negotiables (health, rest, feeding, timing).
• Decide together how you’ll respond to comments or pressure. Always present a united front : “WE decided…”

RSV & flu season = protect your baby
• Wear your baby in a carrier to reduce pass-the-baby and overstimulation.
• Don’t feel guilty saying no to kisses or holding.

Create calm for feeding
• Breastfeed in a quiet room (or feed away from the crowd) to avoid distractions and stress for baby and you.

Set gentle boundaries
• Short visits are okay.
• Leave early if baby (or parents) are done.
• A simple script helps: “We’re keeping things low-key this year.”

Lower expectations
• This Christmas looks different, and that’s okay.
• Rest, connection, and health matter more than traditions.

Your first Christmas is about protecting your baby, supporting each other, and choosing peace. Have a wonderful holiday season! 🎄

12/05/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY — DAY 4 ✨🎄Today’s giveaway is one very close to my heart — a Postpartum Survival Basket filled with essentials every new mama deserves but rarely buys for herself.

This basket includes:
• Frida iced padsicles
• Sitz bath herbs
• Peri bottle
• Haakaa-style pump
• Snacks for those hungry moments
• Affirmation cards to speak life over her healing

This is the kind of support we wish every mother had, practical comfort and emotional care wrapped up in one.

To Enter:
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👯 Tag a mom who really needs this — especially moms who are expecting or who just had a baby in the last 3 months (each tag = 1 entry!)

12/03/2025

✨ Day 3 Christmas Giveaway ✨

Today’s prize is a 3-hour Prenatal Class + 1 Postpartum Visit!
A beautiful gift to a mama that is expecting — to help her feel prepared, supported, and deeply cared for as she steps into this new season. 🤍

To enter:
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📌 Share to your stories
👯‍♀️ Tag a mama that is expecting

I’m giving away a gift every day this week — don’t miss out!

12/02/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY — DAY 2 ✨🎄
Merry Christmas, sweet friends! ❤️

Today we’re blessing one family with a Personalized Sleep Consultation + Custom Sleep Plan — for little ones between 0–3 years old 😴💛

Whether it’s a newborn waking around the clock, a nap-striking baby, or a busy 2-year-old who just can’t settle…
this prize is designed to bring peace, rest, and rhythms back into your home.

You’ll receive:
✨ A 1:1 virtual sleep consultation
✨ A customized plan tailored to your child
✨ Gentle guidance that aligns with your family values

Because well-rested kids = well-rested parents. 🙌

To Enter:
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📲 Share to your stories
👯 Tag a mom who really needs this (each tag = 1 entry!)

✨ I will be giving away a new prize EVERY DAY this week — so make sure to participate!

Let’s bring extra support, comfort, and cheer to families this Christmas season. 🤍
Winner will be announced at the end of the week!

12/01/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY — DAY 1 ✨🎄
Merry Christmas, sweet friends! ❤️🌟
To kick off this week of blessing families, I’m giving away a Nesting Package —
💛 1 Regular Clean
💛 1 Homemade Freezer Meal

Because every mama deserves to feel supported, nourished, and cared for… especially during this busy season.

To Enter:
❤️ Like this post
👤 Follow
📲 Share to your stories
👯 Tag a mom who really needs this (each tag = 1 entry!)

✨ This week, I will be giving away a new prize every single day — so make sure you participate! ✨

Let’s spread a little extra love and support to the mamas in our community this Christmas. 🤍
Winner will be announced at the end of the week!

11/20/2025

I’m both a hands-on and a hands-off doula, and that’s intentional.
Every birth and every woman is different, so the way I support you adapts to what you need in the moment.

Hands-On Support:

When you want physical comfort, I’m right there with you. That can look like:
• Counter pressure
• Hip squeezes
• Rebozo techniques
• Spinning Babies positions
• Massage and touch
• Helping with movement and positioning
• Holding your hand, grounding you through contractions
• Setting up your environment (lighting, water, etc.)

Hands-on support is powerful when you need relief, reassurance, or physical guidance.

Hands-Off Support:

Some women prefer space, quiet, and a calm presence nearby, and that’s equally valuable. Hands-off support can include:
• Guiding your partner so they can support you
• Offering suggestions from the side
• Protecting your environment
• Advocating quietly for your preferences
• Creating a peaceful, grounded atmosphere
• Emotional coaching and reassurance
• Giving you privacy while staying fully attentive

Hands-off support honours your intuition and allows you to lead your birth experience.

Why I do both?

Because birth isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some moments call for closeness and physical comfort. Others call for stillness, observation, and quiet confidence.
My job is to read the room, tune into you, and support you in the way that feels safest, most empowering, and most effective for your labour. It’s not about me, it will always be about you! ❤️

11/14/2025

For many women, something as simple as holding hands can become one of the most powerful forms of support during labour. It’s not just a gesture, it’s a grounding, physiological, emotional anchor.

Here’s why it matters:
1 . It Lowers Stress & Pain Perception
Human touch releases oxytocin (the “love hormone).”

2. It Reminds Her She’s Not Alone

3. It Brings Her Back Into Her Body
During a contraction, sensations can feel like they take over. A familiar hand can act like an anchor.

4. It Builds a Sense of Safety

5. It’s a Language All on Its Own
Sometimes labour leaves no room for words. Holding hands becomes a silent way to communicate:
• “You’re doing it.”
• “I’m right here.”
• “Keep going.”
• “You’re strong.”

But it’s also important to remember: holding hands isn’t for every mama. Every woman labours differently, connects differently, and receives support differently. What feels comforting for one may feel overwhelming for another, and that’s completely okay.

This is why, for me as a doula, getting to know you during pregnancy matters so much.
Understanding your personality, knowing your story, your preferences, your sensory needs, your fears, and the way you receive comfort helps me support you in the exact way you need during labour. Wether that’s holding your hand, applying counter pressure, staying close in silence, or guiding you through your breathing. You are unique! 🥰💕

11/12/2025

Counter pressure is one of my favourite comfort measures during labour. I love doing counter pressure for my clients, watching the tension melt away as they find relief and strength through each wave. It’s such a beautiful reminder that sometimes, love and presence are the best medicine. 💗🙌🏻

11/06/2025

Spots for 2026 are already filling up! If you’re growing your family in 2026, make sure to secure your spot as soon as you see that positive line! 💕 Let’s make your birth calm, confident, and beautifully supported. 🙌🏻
Book your meet & greet at www.gentlehand.net

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