Positive Beginnings Doula

03/22/2021

World Doula Week has arrived!

We take this special week to raise awareness for the world's doulas and all the positvity and support a doula can bring to your life and community!

You can support your local doulas by leaving a review, word of mouth, tag, and ASK QUESTIONS!

doulas are out here waiting to help support you and your growing family needs and wants!

Doulas find a way!


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World Doula Week

11/18/2020

😬First up, don't freak out.⁠
Secondly, you may not even get one.⁠
Finally, our va**nas are tough AF so if you do get a perineal tear to some degree,it will heal like a champ.⁠
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🌺Bless our va**nas.⁠
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⚡️What is a perineal tear?⁠

The perineum is the area between your va**na and⁠ a**s. During childbirth the perineum can tear.

These⁠ tears are classified from 1 to 4 according to which areas⁠
are torn.(health.qld.vic.gov.au).⁠
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🤔 Now, what is the difference between the degree of tears?⁠

See below:⁠
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✨1st degree tear- small shallow tear. May or may not need stitching. ⁠
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✨2nd degree tear-skin & muscle layers of the perineum effected. May or may not need stitching.
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✨3rd degree tear- tear through the perineal muscle & the ring shaped muscle that surrounds the a**s, most require surgery to repair. (Physio care is super important in aiding in a substantial recovery).⁠
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✨4th degree tear- tear through the perineum through to the sphincter through to the a**s. These need surgical repair and often the assisance of a multidisciplinary medical team (Ob, colorectal surgeon, physio ect).⁠
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🧐 What do you need to know?⁠

⨯Listen to your midwife or doctor when pushing.⁠
⨯Perineal massage in pregnancy & warm compress can on your perineum during second stage of labour can assist in reducing tearing.⁠
⨯Physio care is SO important post baby regardless of what degree or tear you may have sustained.⁠
⨯There is no real way to tell prior to birth if you will tear or not.⁠
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💦 Water is your best friend! Labor in water and if possible birth in water!
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💥Did you sustain any tearing during childbirth?⁠
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10/25/2020

Fun fact if the day ...

⏱✂️ 𝒟𝑒𝓁𝒶𝓎𝑒𝒹 𝒞𝑜𝓇𝒹 𝒞𝓁𝒶𝓂𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 ⏱✂️

DID YOU KNOW???

Delayed cord clamping has many benefits to full term AND preterm babies.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines cord clamping to be when the cord is clamped “more than one minute after birth or when cord pulsation has stopped.

𝙱𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙵𝚄𝙻𝙻 𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙼 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚎𝚜
• Higher iron levels at 6 months of age
• Up to a 60% increase in red blood cells after birth
• Higher birth weight

𝙱𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙿𝚁𝙴𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙼 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚎𝚜
• Improved transitional circulation
• Decreased need for blood transfusion
• Lower incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage

10/25/2020

Every behavior and every feeling is being fueled by a need.

A need that you deserve to be supported through.

Contact your support system, engage in as much (which might even be a few minutes) of self care as you can, think about what you're needing/missing!

When we realize what we need or what is missing, were more able to accept the support we deserve.

Always remember that your feelings are valid. Your feelings are okay. Your feelings have a need.





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10/19/2020

10/15/2020

Today is infant and pregnancy loss remembrance day and like countless others, I want to reach out and send my thoughts and prayers to each of you who have had to live this tragedy.

May your children always be remembered and your love live on in their memory.

Unfortunately, this is a loss that 1/4 parents will endure. Your story is tragic, but your strength is remarkable!

You are not alone! If have ever, or do ever you find yourself in this situation, I strongly encourage you to reach out for the support you most certainly deserve. Support groups, therapy, midwives, doulas, partners ... So many want to have the opportunity to support you!

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10/06/2020

Certified Placenta Expert!

So excited to get this journey started!

Placenta work is amazing and can produce outstanding results for you! From increased milk supply to decreased postpartum depression.

Encapsulation, tincture, prints, and cord keepsake packages available!

10/02/2020

October is such a huge awareness month with so many amazing causes. It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

The unfortunate reality is that there can be trauma in pregnancy. Your feelings during pregnancy and anything that pregnancy brings to you are okay, your feelings are valid, your feelings are appreciated, your feelings are YOUR FEELINGS.

Sometimes the pregnancy can bring with it in uncertainty, and that can lead to true trauma for the pregnant person as well as the partner.

Too often the pregnant person and partner can be left with their feelings, wondering if their feelings are valid, or if they should feel a certain type of way.

1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriages. If you had the unfortunate circumstance of having pregnancy or birth trauma I strongly encourage you to reach out. Reach out to your support system, reach out to your doula, or to your midwife, reach out to a therapist.

Please know you are not alone in your trauma! I hear your sarrows and I see your strength!

09/30/2020

This is accurate and hysterical! The more you know...

These dilation pumpkins are the scariest thing I’ve seen all night. 🎃🙀 🤣

It was set up by midwives at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Lancashire, England as part of a pumpkin decorating competition.

09/07/2020

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to provoke uncertainty and fear for pregnant women, midwives answer some common questions around at-home birthing.

08/22/2020

It's rainbow baby day and want to embrace it and celebrate it.

For those who may not know what a rainbow baby is, is a child born to a family who has lost a child previously.

Sometimes these are the children born to those who didn't think it was going to be possible.

Sometimes these parents will have an array of feelings and THAT IS OK!

It's ok to feel scared, angry, and sad. And it's ok to feel worried or that it isn't real right away. It's even ok to feel all these feelings and everything in between.

But these children will know a Love that only they can feel.

If this is something you are about to experience, I encourage you to invest in support for yourself! I am here to provide you the support you deserve!

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08/15/2020

I received this information about diaper rash as a member of Seventh Generation's Generation Good community, and am passing it along for anyone who could use it.

Diaper rash products were a hot gift at a baby shower I attended recently—and it’s no wonder, when you consider that up to 50% of infants will suffer from at least one diaper rash at some point.1

08/15/2020

Diaper rash products were a hot gift at a baby shower I attended recently—and it’s no wonder, when you consider that up to 50% of infants will suffer from at least one diaper rash at some point.1

08/13/2020

At Positive Beginnings Doula we offer the flowing services:
Birth doula
Postpartum doula
Breastfeeding counseling
Childbirth education

Regardless of the type of birthing experience you want, you can invest in yourself for much needed support and education.

Virtual sessions always available.

Doulas are allowed in hospitals with negative covid testing!!

Contact me to discuss further!
513-405-8540
Kya.achtermann@gmail.com

08/06/2020

This is incredibly beautiful and powerful! Breastfeeding comes with it's challenges. Then adding the working mom Breastfeeding into just takes it to the next level of MOM-VILLE. World Breastfeeding week is about spreading awareness of what Breastfeeding is really about. if you have any questions about breastfeeding or want to learn more contact Positive Beginnings Doula

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08/03/2020

We wear support bras when we work out, we use support straps when moving, we even use support tech when we can't figure out our phones.

A doula is there to support you. A doula is there to support your family, your partner, your support team, whoever that team consists of.
Support is such a tiny word for everything is means.

Today this doula got some support from my dear friend who made me this bag so that I can go and help support others.

Allow me the opportunity to help support you in your most precious times. LET'S DOULA THIS

08/03/2020

Support is what it's all about. Life is tough and one of easiest and best things we can do is find and give support when we can.

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Moms who support moms.

Moms who talk kindly about one another.

Moms who have each other’s back.

Moms who do it different but don’t shame the other way of doing it.

Moms who empower each other.

Moms who pick each other up.

Moms who don’t leave another mom out.

Moms who are inclusive.

Moms who care about the things that matter.

Moms who use their voice.

Moms who care.

Moms who are friends.

Moms who share their struggles.

Moms who are vulnerable.

Thankful for this mama community! Support a Mom Saturday is always my favorite day 💗 Tag your mama friends and show them some love!

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08/03/2020

Life is hard. Life is stressful. There is so much going on right now. I see you. I hear you. In all the struggles, taking time for yourself sounds like the furthest thing from your mind right?

Self-care is so much more than the shopping spree you've wanted or bubble baths you've missed. Self-care can be the face mask, or that extra cup of coffee.

Self-care sometimes gets a bad rep as being "selfish" ... "There's more I can do with that money" or "I don't have the time for that" but self-care in the purest sense is being CARE-FISH. Caring about yourself enough to give YOU what YOU need to keep yourself going for the long haul. It's an investment in yourself.

Why not invest in something that helps lighten your already heavy load, a doula is there for YOU? To assist with your goals, plan, and life.

Contact me 513-405-8540
Positive Beginnings Doula