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22/02/2024

08/02/2024

A great example !

29/01/2024

They grow up SO fast 😭

27/12/2023

This is a very gentle and useful tip to be used during labor. Practicing pelvic tilts thru out your pregnancy can also help with those experiencing lower back pain and sciatic issues.

The Abdominal Lift and Tuck is one of the most effective early labor techniques for engaging the baby in the pelvis. This technique is to help the baby into the pelvis and through the pelvic brim (the baby may be -3 or -2 station).

The Abdominal Lift was introduced by Janie McCoy King, a Texas Engineer who wrote Back Labor No More. Gail Tully learned it from Penny Simkin and added the posterior pelvic tilt to open the top of the pelvis and make room for baby to turn and enter the pelvis.

Note: The Abdominal Lift and Tuck must be done during a contraction. You will want to move into position as soon as—but not before—the contraction starts. If you start too late it will be uncomfortable, so just wait to start with the following contraction.

1.) As a contraction begins, link your fingers and lift your belly about two inches and hold it closer to your spine (each body will need a different amount of angling the belly).
2.) At the same time, tuck in your tailbone. This will flatten your lower back. Bending the knees, just a little, to do a Posterior Pelvic Tilt best.
3.) Hold your belly up and in through the entire contraction. Sway or rock a little on your legs during the contraction, but hold your belly in one place to avoid being uncomfortable.
4.) When the contraction ends, lean forward slightly and slowly let go of your abdomen. Move your legs to encourage circulation.

Repeat the Abdominal Lift for ten contractions in a row, resting in between and circling your wrists and ankles for circulation.

Want to learn more? https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/techniques/abdominal-lift-tuck/

22/12/2023

Love this idea. Empowering your lil with their self care is a great skill to enhance as a toddler.

What a great idea! 🪥

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21/12/2023

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11/12/2023

This is amazing news my friends!
Is this a service you would or will utilize if easily accessible?

Proud of the people who made this happen 🥲

Doula coverage will be offered during labor and delivery, as well as for visits throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

11/12/2023

An incredible photo but not without a heavy heart to the family who lost their little one, I see you and I love you 🕊️

“Miscarriage at 9 Weeks” by Jessica Vink of Vi Photography in the Netherlands

https://www.facebook.com/VI-Photography-Jouw-geboortefotograaf-215211505277201

06/12/2023

Incredible shot !

⭕️🔥𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑🔥⭕️
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For many mothers and birthing folks, this is often the scariest part of giving birth.
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As your baby emerges and begins to stretch the vaginal opening, you will experience a burning/stinging sensation that we refer to as “the ring of fire” but I like to call it 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑.
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This sensation does not last long and it’s usually followed by a feeling of numbness as the baby’s head stretches the vaginal tissues so thin that the vaginal nerves get blocked.
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When the ring of power starts:
💚slow down
💚don’t push, let the contractions do the work
💚allow your perineum to stretch slowly, your provider can help by giving your perineum some support or you can do it yourself
💚don’t hold your breath, focus on breathing techniques and/or moaning
💚lean back and try to go limp
💚relax your pelvic floor as much as possible
💚utilize warm water
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-Love,
Flor Cruz

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬
𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, & 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭!
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12/01/2023

Doing some research for my clients…. What is your preferred pregnancy app these days?