Materna Prenatal and Lactation Services

04/12/2026

Understanding your rights will help you to feel respected and heard.

Consent is only "informed" if you know you have the right to say no. If the only option presented is "follow the policy," that's coercion, not care.

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04/09/2026

Join the Next Lamaze Series! Empowering Through Education to Reduce Birth Trauma.
Call or Text 787.390.7950
I’m here to support you and your family!

04/09/2026

Every birth story deserves to be honored.

This April, we hold space for the many paths birth can take, including cesarean birth. Whether planned or unexpected, cesareans can be an important and life-saving part of care.

At Spinning Babies®, we support families with education and body awareness to encourage comfort, balance, and options in birth. And we also believe that feeling informed, respected, and supported matters—no matter how your baby arrives.

✨ You deserve compassionate care
✨ You deserve to understand your options
✨ You deserve to feel proud of your birth story

We stand alongside you in celebrating your strength, your choices, and your journey.

💜 However your baby is born, your experience matters.

04/08/2026

Creating arbitrary deadlines puts the mother under immense psychological pressure to agree to an intervention before her body is ready, bypassing the thoughtful process of true informed consent.

"I will give you two more hours to get to 6 centimeters, or we are going to have to talk about surgery."

"Your water has been broken for 18 hours, so we really have to get this baby out now."



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04/08/2026

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

📣 ✨ Big Announcement from Materna ✨
We are excited to share that Elizabeth Santos Pagan, IBCLC, LCCE, Doula, has officially completed her certification as a Body Ready Method® Pro!
This means even more support for our families—before, during, and after birth. 💙
The Body Ready Method® is a holistic, evidence-based approach that helps prepare the body for pregnancy, optimize baby’s positioning, and support a smoother, more functional birth and postpartum recovery.
At Materna Prenatal and Lactation Services, we are committed to empowering families through education, preparation, and compassionate care. This new certification allows us to serve you at an even deeper level—physically, emotionally, and intentionally.
Whether you’re preparing for birth or navigating postpartum, we are here for you every step of the way.
📩 Message us to learn how this can support your journey.
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Nos llena de alegría compartir que Elizabeth Santos Pagan, IBCLC, LCCE, Doula, ha completado oficialmente su certificación como Body Ready Method® Pro.

Esto significa aún más apoyo integral para nuestras familias—antes, durante y después del parto. 💙
El Body Ready Method® es un enfoque holístico y basado en evidencia que ayuda a preparar el cuerpo para el embarazo, optimizar la posición del bebé y favorecer un parto más funcional, así como una mejor recuperación en el posparto.
En Materna Prenatal and Lactation Services, seguimos comprometidos con empoderar a las familias a través de la educación, la preparación y un cuidado compasivo. Esta nueva certificación nos permite servirte de una manera aún más completa—física, emocional e intencionalmente.
Ya sea que te estés preparando para el parto o atravesando el posparto, estamos aquí para acompañarte en cada paso.
📩 Escríbenos para conocer cómo esto puede ayudarte en tu proceso.

04/03/2026

✨Did you know?✨

🌷Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t just affect your body, it’s also closely associated with increase in postpartum mental heath conditions, like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

🌷Symptoms we may see in postpartum:
Pelvic pain
Pain with intimacy
Urinary leakage
Pelvic heaviness or pressure
Bowel issues

🌷It can take a toll on your confidence, energy, and overall wellbeing. The physical symptoms start showing up emotionally too.

🌷Your body and mind are DEEPLY connected.

🌷Pelvic health is whole body health and recovery isn’t just about the muscles...it’s about the nervous system too! Restoring comfort, confidence, and mental well-being so you can can live fully!

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