Head Heart Hands Doula Services

10/23/2023

In a world where we rush around and try to fit too much in, a baby’s ‘due date’ has come to be seen by some people as a kind of appointment.

Statistically, only 5% of babies are born on their due date and many healthy babies are born after this.

I sometimes suggest that people plan to do something nice on their baby’s due date; there’s a really high chance that you’ll be free to do it!

But the important thing to remember is that, on the whole, our bodies and our babies’ bodies know what they’re doing.

If you’d like more information about due dates, induction or birth in general, see www.sarawickham.com/iol

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10/23/2023

How I see postpartum is about just this, mothering the mother so she can mother the child.
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Olhei para o lado enquanto andava rápido e o tempo parou nessa cena: uma mãe anciã acariciava os cabelos da filha enquanto a filha amamentava, as duas doando colo e amor de duas formas diferentes, ambas nutrindo a próxima geração.

Essa cena tem muito a ensinar sobre tempo e afetos, sobre coisas que deixamos pra trás numa vida que busca incansavelmente preencher vazios que só podem ser preenchidos com presença, amor e muitas outras coisas que dinheiro nenhum pode comprar.

Sinto muito por termos desaprendido tanto, mas também sinto que podemos re-aprender, sempre.

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Foto na aldeia Manoel Alves, povo Krahô.

10/22/2023

Use them for what they're for, mama 💜

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10/22/2023

Your health care provider might suggest they use a blunt, plastic hook to break the amniotic sac. While this can shorten some labors, it might also prolong others or introduce unforeseen complications.

Spinning Babies® offers insights on potentially reducing labor time.

Extended labor can result from tensions in muscles or uterine ligaments. For example, lax ligaments can decelerate labor, like when the uterus protrudes over the front pelvic bone.
In some cases, prolonged labor results from birth positions that constrict the baby's movement in the pelvis. Our comprehensive Birth Positions Poster illustrates the best positions for each phase of the baby's journey. With a balanced body, hormones flow and intuition is more accessible. You may be more tuned in to choose a birth position that moves bones from baby's way or you can pick a birth position for the level of the pelvis where baby is moving when you want to make more room.

Tip: Boost your labor instincts by practicing body-balancing routines from our platform. The arrangement of techniques we call The Three BalancesSM enhances intuition and instinct.

10/22/2023

Trust that it will 💜

10/22/2023

Did you know that our bodies are incredibly designed with specific hormones to support and guide us through the beautiful process of birth? As a homebirth midwife, I witness the magic of these hormones daily. Let's delve into them:

1️⃣ Oxytocin - Often referred to as the 'love hormone', oxytocin not only strengthens our bond with our little ones but also drives the contractions, ensuring labor progresses as nature intended.

2️⃣ Endorphins - Our body's natural painkillers. These wonders are released by the brain to help manage the discomforts of labor, showing that our bodies truly know best.

3️⃣ Adrenaline - The 'fight or flight' hormone. While it plays a crucial role in many scenarios, it can slow down labor if we're stressed or anxious. This highlights the importance of a calm and supportive environment during birth, something I'm passionate about facilitating.

Every birth is a dance of these hormones, and understanding them can make the journey even more empowering. Trust your body, it knows the way! 💕

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10/22/2023

Read that again, mama. 💜

10/22/2023

“Go armed with the inner strength to advocate for yourself as well as the birth you want. That way, fear can never win.” – Katy Anderson

Who’s arming themselves with inner strength today?

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