Viumbe Birth & Wellness

11/10/2024

It's such an honor to be given the opportunity to help along your birth journeys!

11/08/2024

You can significantly reduce your chances of tearing with patience. As your baby's head begins to crown (rest visibly at your vaginal opening) the skin/tissues in that area needs to stretch to allow baby to pass through. At this time, if you push too hard/fast, find a poor position (mom or baby), or birth with the support of delivery instruments (like forceps or vacuum though sometimes they are very necessary) you contribute to your chances of tearing. Try to avoid tearing by

- Considering birthing in water (warm water >relaxed>soft/stretchy skin)
- Getting delivery assistance from gravity (more upright positioning)
- Listening to your body and ONLY pushing when you have an urge to push
- Take a Childbirth Education Class

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11/06/2024

This is a reminder that registration for the January 2025 Doula Mentorship is open! We are looking forward to all the connections, questions, and opportunities to share! We are so excited to present this wonderful growth opportunity to the doula community! Click the link in our bio to register for this course today.

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11/04/2024

Technically, all pregnant people are at risk of developing Gestational Diabetes.

During pregnancy the hormones in our bodies change a lot and that
impacts the way the body processes sugars. Women in certain groups are at higher risk than others...

- those with PCOS
- existing type 2 diabetes and
- those in BIPOC communities

Before you get pregnant, you may be able to prevent gestational diabetes with lifestyle changes. Things like...

- losing weight if you're overweight
- eating a healthy diet and
- Getting regular physical activity.

If you are diagnosed with GD many times it can be managed with diet and exercise, medication, or a combination of the three. Unmanaged it can both impact your and your baby's health and safety. It's important. So no, this is not one of those things that will figure itself out if you ignore it. This is YOUR (and your baby's) health... you have to care the most.

11/03/2024

11/02/2024

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming childbirth education class held on November 30th at 9am!

This interactive course will answer your questions as well as address any uneasiness you may have about the birthing process! Making it the perfect choice for both first-time parents as well as experienced parents that either “want something different this time around” or "want a refresher.”

Click the link in our bio to Register today!

10/31/2024

I love being a doula. With over 10 years of experience I have learned so much personally from my time as a doula and I've gained so much insight from other doulas who came before me. Now, I pass along my knowledge to new doulas to help them get started on their journeys to supporting birth.

Our six-month mentorship program supports you in becoming an assured, compassionate, and business-savvy birth worker. Our unique program is designed to support you at any stage in your journey. Our program helps you gain the necessary skills to be able to effectively support your clients. We encourage all doulas interested in expanding their birth community, attracting more clients, and enriching their knowledge base to join our program.

We are so excited to present this wonderful learning opportunity to the community! Click the link in our bio to register for this course today.

10/29/2024

Feeling a bit chilly or just down right cold? Get a hot stone massage! The heat from the stones help to relieve muscle tension and melt away stress. It can offer a bit of an immune boost, a decrease in blood pressure, and for some, it leads to a great night sleep. Unless you are extremely warm and cozy averse, we can't think of any cons to a great hot stone massage. So, we'll keep the stones warm for you! Tap the link in our bio to make your appointment!

10/27/2024

We have to make space, mentally, physically, and spiritually, for new opportunities.

10/24/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT!

We have a new Childbirth Education Class on the schedule! Book your spot now for our class on November 30th for 9:00 AM.

This interactive course will answer your questions as well as address any uneasiness you may have about the birthing process! Making it the perfect choice for both first-time parents as well as experienced parents that either “want something different this time around” or "want a refresher.”

**Topics we will discuss:**

• Creating the vision for my birth and planning to achieve it
• Identifying the stages of labor and supporting the natural progression of birth
• Helpful positions and coping methods and when to use them
• Comfort measures my birthing team use to provide support before, during, and after labor

Click the link in our bio to Register today!

10/22/2024

It may be obvious to some, but for the rest of us lets talk about why it is especially important to keep warm during the colder months! 1 - Cold bodies have to put all their energy into increasing body temperature, which deceases energy going towards having a strong immune system. 2 - Cold bodies are a bit more stiff and ridged contributing to more aches and pains. 3 - for those of you on a pregnancy journey, exposure to extreme/prolonged cold during the second or third trimester has been found to increase the likelihood of having a baby with a lower birth weight.

Layering/wrapping up well when outside, taking warm baths and, one of my faves, drinking warm drinks are great ways to help keep warm. Tea not only gets you the benefits of drinking something warm, but also the benefits of drinking a tea! My favorite teas are lavender and honey for it’s calming and relaxing effects, turmeric and ginger for an immunity boost, and chai spice for it’s yummy taste 😆. What are your favorite warm drinks?