Cabo Doula Services

04/03/2026

02/03/2026

Did you know that birth doulas work in a variety of settings? Not just home births, contrary to popular belief!

Birth doulas adapt to each environment while providing the same continuous care, comfort, and reassurance throughout labor, whether that be at home, in birthing center, or a hospital.💪🏽

Their support isn’t tied to a location; it’s centered on the needs and desires of the family.

As part of our February series, ‘Birth Support, Explained,’ we went back to basics on what birth doula support is; thank you for following along with us.💜

What else would you like to know about birth doulas?💭

02/03/2026

02/03/2026

01/03/2026

People get mad when I say this, but here we go:
Hospitals create MORE birth emergencies than they prevent.

Not because doctors are evil… but because the system turns a normal biological process into a medical event the second you walk in the door and policies are focused on preventing them legally, not necessarily giving the most evidence based care.

Let’s talk about the #1 thing everyone thinks makes birth safer:
Continuous electronic fetal monitoring.

You know… the belts they strap on you that beep every time your baby moves?

Here’s the part nobody wants to hear:

👉 Continuous fetal monitoring increases interventions, NOT safety.
👉 It does NOT reduce cerebral palsy rates.
👉 It does NOT reduce stillbirth.
👉 It does NOT improve neonatal outcomes.

But it does increase:
• C-section rates
• Forceps/vacuum use
• “Fetal distress” diagnoses
• Unnecessary inductions
• Mom getting stuck in bed → cascade of interventions

And this isn’t crunchy opinion.
This is straight out of *decades* of data.

Studies show continuous monitoring has a significantly higher C-section rate with no decrease in adverse neonatal outcomes.

Translation?
We’re creating emergencies by looking for emergencies that aren’t there.

Once you’re strapped to the bed:
• you can’t move
• contractions hurt more
• labor stalls
• Pitocin gets started
• baby doesn’t like Pitocin
• monitors look “concerning”
• suddenly you’re “not progressing”
• and then… SURPRISE! “Emergency C-section.”

Tell me how that’s safer??

Birth works better when:
• you’re upright
• you’re not tethered to machines
• you’re not starved or dehydrated
• you can change positions
• you’re not pressured by the clock
• your hormones aren’t shut down by fear

But none of that fits inside a hospital protocol sheet.

So we pretend the medical emergency started in your body when it actually started from cascading protocols and interventions. 🫠

You want the truth?
Most “birth emergencies” in hospitals are iatrogenic… meaning created BY the system.

And every mom who’s lived both sides (hospital vs home birth) knows exactly what I mean. 🫶🏼

28/02/2026

Fetal Circulation Explained: Specialized Oxygen Delivery Before Birth

Fetal circulation is uniquely adapted to obtain oxygen from the placenta rather than the lungs.

Oxygenated blood from the placenta travels through the umbilical vein and partially bypasses the liver via the ductus venosus to enter the inferior vena cava. From the right atrium, most oxygen-rich blood passes through the foramen ovale into the left atrium, avoiding the nonfunctional fetal lungs.

Blood that enters the right ventricle is diverted from the pulmonary artery into the aorta through the ductus arteriosus. Deoxygenated blood returns to the placenta via the umbilical arteries for reoxygenation.

These specialized shunts ensure efficient oxygen delivery to vital organs, particularly the brain and heart, during intrauterine life.

27/02/2026

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Birth is powerful—but it’s also precise. 💛
Behind every calm delivery room moment is a team tracking tiny details that guide safe decisions in real time. This visual explains two of the most important concepts clinicians use during labor: fetal station and fetal position—simple ideas that can make a big difference in understanding how labor is progressing.

👶 1) Fetal Station: “How far down is the baby?”

Fetal station describes where the baby’s presenting part (usually the head) sits relative to the mother’s ischial spines (key bony landmarks in the pelvis).

Negative numbers (-5 to -1): baby is still above the ischial spines

Station 0: baby is level with the ischial spines → this is called engagement (a major milestone!)

Positive numbers (+1 to +4): baby is moving below the ischial spines → showing descent as delivery approaches

Think of station like an elevator: -5 is higher up, 0 is the lobby, and +4 is very close to the “exit.”

🧭 2) Fetal Position: “Which way is the baby facing?”

Fetal position tells us how the baby’s head is rotated within the pelvis—based on the occiput (the back of the baby’s head).
You’ll often hear abbreviations like:

LOA (Left Occipito-Anterior): one of the most common and favorable positions

ROA: also generally favorable

LOT / ROT: baby is sideways (transverse)

LOP / ROP: baby is facing more toward the mother’s front (posterior), which can sometimes mean longer labor or more back pain

Why does this matter? Because station + position together help caregivers decide: ✅ whether labor is progressing normally
✅ when pushing is most effective
✅ whether rotation may be needed
✅ which interventions are appropriate—and when to wait patiently

🌿 For expecting parents

If you’re preparing for birth, you don’t need to memorize numbers—just remember this:
Engagement (station 0) is a key milestone, and LOA is a commonly ideal direction.
Ask your provider during labor:
“Do we know the baby’s station and position right now?”
It’s a simple question that helps you understand what’s happening and why decisions are being made.

Because knowledge reduces fear—and informed parents feel stronger. 💪✨



Disclaimer: This post is for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or midwife for guidance specific to your pregnancy and labor.

25/02/2026

This is a great tea to start drinking in your 2nd trimester. 🫖