Dragon Egg Doula Care

03/04/2024

Twin Homebirth 38+3. The joy is palpable 🎉😍
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02/21/2024

Having a cesarean doesn’t have to take away from your experience. There are ways to connect and have a family centered cesarean. You don’t have to lose those important moments and things like a clear drape can help!

02/15/2024

What can you do with your placenta? Well I can help you give that back to your body!

The placenta contains so many of healing properties and hormones:

Cortisol- Combats stress and unlocks that stored energy ⚡️

Gammaglobulin- Immune booster ⚕️

Gonadotropin- The precursor to estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Hemoglobin- Replenishes iron lost during birth 🩸
Human Placental Lactogen and prolactin - Stimulates mammary gland function and milk production.🍼 Helps that milk!

Oxytocin- For pain and bonding; produced during breastfeeding to facilitate bonding of mother and infant.👩‍👧

Placental Opioid-Enhancing Factor- Stimulates the production of your body’s natural opioids, including endorphins, reduces pain, increases well-being.❤️‍🩹

Prostaglandins- Anti-inflammatory.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone- Boosts energy and helps recovery from stressful events.🧘🏼

I am offering 2 free placenta encapsulations and tincture! The tincture can also be saved for menopause or even if you’re having a daughter can be used to help her and her menstruation❤️

Dragon Egg Doula Care

02/12/2024

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01/28/2024

Welcome to the world ❤️
Miracle ❤️

01/26/2024

The woman coming after these transitions are the strongest women to ever be made💜

The most beautiful transformation 💕😍

01/26/2024

Such a vital part of entering the world. Don’t wash it off!

🚫 ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴡᴀsʜ ɪᴛ ᴏғғ! 🚫

Vernix caseosa, also known as vernix, is the waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies. It begins to form at about 27 weeks. It is produced by dedicated cells that play protective roles during fetal development and for a few hours after birth.

Don't wash it off!! Rub it in. It's the best lubricant for the baby's skin once the are 🌏 earthside🌎

𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕀𝕟𝕔𝕝𝕦𝕕𝕖:🌻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅Germ fighting superhero - one of the primary purposes of vernix is to protect the infant from unwanted pathogens, both in the womb and out ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅Controls temperature - with its thick, waxy coating, vernix helps to insulate the baby. infants who have it immediately washed off have a significantly higher rate of heat loss⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅Skin cleanser and antioxidant - it offers a protective covering while going through the birth canal, allowing baby to pick up good bacteria & potentially avoid overgrowths of bad bacteria, viruses and fungi⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Prevents loss of electrolytes and fluids⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Acts as a microbial barrier from unwanted pathogens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Provides a protective layer to facilitate skin growth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Decreases skin pH and helps form the protective acid mantle⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Protects from pathogens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Moisturizes and keeps skin soft⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Contains that new baby smell to help mom and baby bond during the golden hour

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This weekend a sweet baby boy was gently born into a room full of love and prayer, and it was the stuff of dreams ✨

01/21/2024

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01/19/2024

This is so important! And for mamas having a cesarean you can still do this! There are ways to allow your cesarean to be family focused. You don’t have to lose your voice and your birth wishes!

⚡️This is what waiting 60 seconds to clamp the looks like. There’s still so much oxygen rich blood that was pumping from the placenta to the baby.

🔥 60 seconds is not true delayed cord clamping.

When there’s no medical necessity for separating baby from the placenta prior to the cord stopping it’s pulse, clamping should not occur before the cord turns white.


Peaceful Birthing

01/17/2024

Beautiful Lotus birth letting nature do her thing🪷

Cultural beliefs around birth 🤍

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Almost every culture in the world has beliefs and rituals about birth. Whether it be about the baby, birth practice, ancestral support or superstitions about things. A lot of them also have beliefs that intertwine birth and death, reincarnation is one, but there are so many more.

As a midwife, I have heard many beliefs in the birth space and I’d love to share a few with you, some are also considered “women’s business” and are required to stay sacred and held close to those who have been gifted knowledge about them.

In the West African country of Togo, superstition dictated that labouring women should keep their noise to a minimum. Its believed that shouting and loud noises would attract evil spirits s women were encouraged to be as silent as possible.

Traditional Inuit culture would see a midwife figure be present at birth, they would facilitate a calm environment and whisper all their directions to labouring women.
In the Indian Provence of Bihar, if a woman wasn’t progressing in labour it was expected she drink a glass of water that her mother-in-law had dipped her toe in.

In some First Nation language groups in Australia, there is a belief that the placenta is the baby’s soul map which must be buried on country for them to receive ancestor guidance when they are older.

In healthcare settings, it can sometimes be challenging to have your cultural beliefs and rituals performed/ respected the way you want them to be. Incorporating these into a birth plan and talking to your providers is really important as you may be requesting something than needs planning behind it first.

Have you heard or experienced any cultural beliefs or rituals? If so, please share them below 👇👇

01/16/2024

Let’s celebrate the marvel of your body’s design and welcome the magic of new beginnings. No need to fear – At dragon egg Doula we support you in overcoming any anxieties with knowledge, encouragement, and a deep connection to your inner power.🐉 the strength of breathing the fire within.

Recognize this truth: women embody incredible strength. The birth process is completely physiological and a true natural process. let’s embark on this empowering adventure together, acknowledging the profound power that resides within every step of the way. 💖🌈 🤱🌷

01/01/2024

Wishing you a New Year filled with joy, warmth, and the exciting promise of growth. May your journey be blessed with beautiful moments and abundant success. Cheers to a spectacular year ahead! 🎉🐉

💜DragonEggDoula

12/29/2023

A doula, stands as your unwavering ally throughout childbirth—providing support, encouragement, and evidence-based guidance for a personalized and empowering birthing experience. Breathe your inner fire 🔥 🐉✨🤰🏼

Now proud to launch the website, Dragoneggdoula.com!!

12/20/2023