Kristin Hutzler, South Austin Birth Boot Camp Instructor and Doula

11/26/2021

So very thankful today and always for the work I am privileged to do in serving mothers and their families on their birthing journey. This month has been full of amazing stories and unique experiences. Two different journeys that ended wonderfully with strong mamas welcoming their baby GIRLS into the world! Miss I and Miss F were born healthy and beautiful ❤ Thank you, Lord, for the amazing miracle of new life!

11/23/2021

PSA: Babies don’t care about our holiday calendars or scheduled events nor should they!!!

Check out the links in this post for more great info 👇🏼

Is that induction medically necessary, or are people just pushing it because it’s a holiday weekend coming up?
It's here! The holiday season is upon us. 🍂 🍁 🍽 🥘 📯 A time of gatherings, joy, friends, family, food and more food, and also a season of labor inductions.
Around the holidays in the United States, the number of inductions of labor soar - undoubtedly not due to necessity, but quite often because of pressure from a provider or what is convenient for them and their schedule.
TRUTH: Babies do not know it’s Thanksgiving. Or Christmas. Or any celebratory event.
Get the facts so that you can make informed decisions about your body and your baby. Letting labor begin on its own is usually safest for pregnant people and babies. You should not feel pressured to induce without medical necessity.
Below are some helpful links surrounding induction:
~ Saying 'No' to Induction: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595289
~ Cytotec Induction and Off-Label Use: https://bit.ly/36ZUbLw
~ Small Pelvis? Big Baby? The Truth about CPD: https://bit.ly/3726VRO
~ The Evidence for Induction for Low Fluid: https://bit.ly/35Zj3Ud
~ The Evidence for Inducing Labor for Going Past Your Due Date: https://bit.ly/3nWGJ1F
~ The Evidence for Induction for Suspected Big Baby: https://bit.ly/371mo4M

11/02/2021

As your body changes during pregnancy, be sure to get appropriate guidance and education on how to stay healthy, balanced and pain-free! Hays PT is here for our community and always willing to chat.

10/18/2021

My first "HOMECOMING: Life with a new recruit" (newborn/postpartum) class at Luminary this weekend was so fun! The youngest attendee, Miss V, was the perfect model and even discovered her love of a ring sling ❤ baby-wearing and it's types, benefits, and safety is on of the MANY many topics we cover in this workshop! This class can be taken before or after baby arrives so be on the lookout for future dates. Ask me about doing this one in the privacy of your own home!

(photo taken and posted with permission from the amazing new parents)

10/08/2021

I am personally so incredibly thankful that my little family found our way into midwifery care with our last two babes. These women tirelessly support birthing families with SAFE, holistic, personal, and loving care. Please reach out to learn more about the differences in the medical model of care vs. midwifery model

In 1900, roughly 95% of births were at home. By 1950, 95% of births were in hospitals. To accomplish this, the idea was promoted that midwives were untrained, unhygienic, and unsafe. Thankfully, when families started to question the medical model of birth, they learned differently, and that low risk birth is our specialty! Though we are thankful for modern medical care, OBs, and hospitals when they are needed or desired!

10/03/2021

BABY SNUGGLES are essential for bonding, wellbeing and sooo many wonderful things for both parents and babe. Join us in this upcoming class for a deeper discussion into "the golden hour" plus the ongoing benefits of skin-to-skin with your new family member!

09/25/2021

The first 5-week birth class series at Luminary is in the books!!! Feeling so blessed to have met these amazing folks and be a small part of their birthing journeys ❤️ I now cannot wait for our reunion and to hear all of their amazing stories!