Graceful Birthing Doula

02/17/2024

Thank you so much for your unwaivering support over the last few years, following along on my journey as I find my true passion in life. Thank you to the 3 mamas & babies who allowed me to be a part of their journey. I will be forever grateful for all I learned in my training to become a full spectrum doula. I am taking with me the knowledge and compassion I learned as I begin my newest endeavor…
I am so excited to announce I will be starting nursing school in the fall! Onto life’s next chapter🩺✨❤️

08/01/2023

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Get ready to celebrate because it's the most anticipated week of the year: WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK! 🤱🏻🎉🤩

We all know the incredible benefits of breastfeeding, and back in 1990, a global movement called World Breastfeeding Week was born. Its mission is to spread awareness, provide valuable information, and offer resources to all the amazing mamas out there! So, how will YOU be joining in on the celebration of WBW? Share your plans below! Let's make this week unforgettable! 🌍💪✨

08/01/2023

Our favorite so far

07/12/2023

Postpartum care is so important. If you know a new mom, offer to come help. Most new moms won’t ask for help but really need it. 🌸

07/12/2023

While I’m on the topic of safety, I find many don’t know that the AAP has deemed weighted sleep wear as unsafe. This includes very popular brands such as Nested Bean and Dreamland

In a letter to the CPSC, the organization reiterates its concern over the use of weighted items like sleep sacks, blankets or swaddles, which have no proven benefits and pose a safety risk.

06/22/2023

If you can master side lie nursing, it’s a game changer!

Everyone sleeps💤

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05/10/2023

Now accepting clients due in May, June & July! Please share 🌻💛

05/10/2023

Knowledge is power🌸

05/10/2023

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It’s never to late to change providers. Call Midwife Rachel. 🌸

05/03/2023

It’s official! I am a certified Full-Spectrum Doula✨

05/02/2023

However much we know about birth in general, we know nothing about a particular birth. We must let it unfold with its own uniqueness.

– Elizabeth Nobel

05/02/2023

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"Your body carried, housed and nourished a human being for nine long months, before they were even born.

You were the vessel that gave them life, and loved them unconditionally, before you could even hold them in your arms.

You felt their kicks, flips, hiccups, and grand entrance into this world.

Your body stretched, grew and contorted, so that your perfect little human could get big, strong and ready to meet you.

You worked hard, mama.

You’re a superhero.

Your body was someone’s H O M E.

You earned e v e r y single curve, jiggle and scar.

You don’t have to LOVE your new body, but you should be damn proud of the miracles that it’s created." ❤️

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04/20/2023

Lighting crotch is the name for those annoying sudden, sharp vaginal or pelvic pains that happen mostly in the 3rd trimester. This happens because as your baby gets bigger and begins engaging in the pelvis, they trigger some of the nerves in the pelvic area causing them to send intermittent, sudden shooting pains.

What triggers lightning crotch?
-Sitting for long periods of time
-Standing up suddenly
-Changing positions after a prolonged period of time
-Deep squats
-Lifting heavy items
-Your baby changing positions

How can you help prevent it, or at least lessen it?
-Change positions frequently
-Stand up slowly
-Take 15 minute walks every few hours
-Wear a belly band or pregnancy support band
-Use kinesiology tape
-Do gentle flexibility and strengthening exercises for your hips, legs, and back
-Go swimming
-Take a warm bath
-Prenatal massages
-See a chiropractor

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04/20/2023

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"Pumping and raging. Yeah, moms can really do everything 😅"
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“... I was initially made to feel so guilty by so many people about going to a festival postpartum especially while breastfeeding. People looked at me weird while I was pumping. But I had the best time and it was the first weekend after having my baby that I felt like me for a little while. I want women to feel good about living their best lives while still breastfeeding/pumping and know that motherhood isn't the end of doing fun things - whatever that may be for them ..."
(✏️:.h, Reposted from )

04/20/2023

More Haakaa hacks : https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/qa/does-the-haakaa-breast-pump-live-up-to-the-hype

04/20/2023

Who else would you add to this list? 🌸

02/14/2023

Congratulations to my third and final training client- Ella! I’m honored to have been witness to a labor & delivery that was both inspiring and incredibly moving. Alexyss is one lucky girl to have such an amazing mama💜
2/7/23