The Shade Tree Doula

The Shade Tree Doula Tracy Hayes, Charlotte, NC doula, promoting Health, Mindfulness and Beauty in birth, through education and support before, during, and after birth.

Promoting Health, Mindfulness, and Beauty in birth. I am a labor doula in the Charlotte, NC area. I also offer pregnancy loss doula services for all stages of pregnancy. My goal is to support you in your choices for birth.

Have you ever heard that a baby is using mom as a pacifier?
07/19/2017

Have you ever heard that a baby is using mom as a pacifier?

Nursing mothers are commonly warned: “Don’t let your baby use your breast as a pacifier.” Although often said, this is an incredibly curious statement. After all, which came first, the breast or the pacifier? The breast, of course, long predates the pacifier (aka “dummy”), a man-made device

"This opinion in total is in stark contrast to experiences of many women's labor experiences and states what birth advoc...
07/05/2017

"This opinion in total is in stark contrast to experiences of many women's labor experiences and states what birth advocates have been saying for years: "Many common obstetric practices are of limited or uncertain benefit for low-risk women in spontaneous labor. In addition, some women may seek to reduce medical interventions during labor and delivery. Satisfaction with one’s birth experience also is related to personal expectations, support from caregivers, quality of the patient–caregiver relationship, and the patient’s involvement in decision-making."

It's a pretty big deal."

https://mom.me/news/39697-acog-finally-recommends-what-so-many-laboring-moms-had-fight/

The list of changes in standard practice are stunning

06/14/2017

Have you ever worried that your newborn fell asleep hungry after breastfeeding?
"When a baby is hungry, he tends to clench his fists tightly and bring them toward his face. If he falls asleep hungry, his fists usually stay clenched. But when he gets milk, he relaxes starting with his face. Then his shoulders relax, and finally those fists unclench. Eventually they're as limp as the rest of him. Think of his hands as a built-in fuel gauge." -- La Leche League's Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th edition

If your newborn is listless and difficult to wake, consulting with your healthcare provider to rule out extenuating circumstances is recommended.
[Image: Infant sound asleep with a relaxed hand. Text: "Is she hungry after nursing?" Trust the hands.]

How far in can you watch before you start tearing up? Happy Mother's Day!
05/13/2017

How far in can you watch before you start tearing up? Happy Mother's Day!

This is "Mothers Day" by Monet Nicole on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Have you ever had pregnancy photos taken? These are unique and gorgeous.
04/26/2017

Have you ever had pregnancy photos taken? These are unique and gorgeous.

03/27/2017

This is a cute story!

Waiting to cut your baby's cord can have many benefits. Glad to see ACOG be responsive to the evidence supporting this p...
03/20/2017

Waiting to cut your baby's cord can have many benefits. Glad to see ACOG be responsive to the evidence supporting this practice.

This is a big change.

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