Tamara Walker - Oklahoma Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator

05/05/2026

Both of my babies were born with CNMs and I’m so thankful to have had them!

Today is International Day of the Midwife 🩺 and the world is short one million of them. That’s not a number we should scroll past.

Midwives are with women before, during, and after birth. They catch babies, hold hands, advocate fiercely, and change outcomes.

Research shows that when midwives are properly supported and educated, maternal and newborn deaths decrease, unnecessary interventions go down, and care becomes more respectful and accessible.

The world needs more of that. So much more.

At Birth Boot Camp, midwives have always had a special place in our hearts. We believe in educated, supported, empowered birth and midwives are a huge part of making that possible.

To every midwife out there: thank you. What you do matters more than words can say 💕. Want to help us spread the word? Tell us your amazing midwife experiences ⬇️ and SHARE this post.

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05/03/2026

I actually love this question, because it opens the door to understanding something a lot of people don’t realize.

Breastfeeding and formula aren’t treated the same after 12 months… because they’re not the same thing.

Breast milk is a living, adapting substance. 🤱
It doesn’t just “feed” a baby… it continues to provide immune support, comfort, hormones, and nutrients that adjust as the child grows. Even past age two, it still has real biological value.

Formula, on the other hand, is designed to replace breast milk in infancy. It’s nutritionally balanced for babies… but it doesn’t adapt, and it’s not meant to be a long term primary nutrition source once a child is eating a full diet of solids.

That’s why most guidelines recommend transitioning away from formula around 12 months, while breastfeeding can continue for as long as mom and baby want. Even organizations like the World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics support breastfeeding for 2 years and beyond.

And here’s the part people don’t always say out loud…

After 1, breastfeeding isn’t just about nutrition.
It’s comfort.
It’s regulation.
It’s connection.
It’s a safe place.

Formula was never designed to do all of that.

At the end of the day, though…
fed is fed, and every mom does what works for her and her baby.

But there is a reason behind the difference… and it’s not random.

I’m curious though… what are your thoughts on this? 👇

05/03/2026

What if your baby just needs a little more time?

👉See you tonight at 7pm ET comment SUNDAY

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

🚗 FREE Car Seat Check Event at OKC Bump & Beyond Fest 2026! 🤍

Hey mamas! This is something I highly recommend taking advantage of if you can 👇

We’re hosting a Car Seat Checkup Event at BumpFest this year, led by certified technicians—so you can:
✔️ Make sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly
✔️ Get hands-on help + ask questions
✔️ Find out if it’s time to size up or switch seats

✨ This is one of those things most of us think we’ve got right… but it’s SO helpful to have a professional double-check for safety and peace of mind.

Details:
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Church of the Servant (OKC)

💛 Car seat checks are always FREE
💛 Discounted seats available for qualifying families ($20 cash)

Appointments are required, so be sure to reserve your spot!
📲 Text/call: 405-288-4369
Or, just go ahead and fill out the request form here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-2LbyuRYQj-1EjqPe84PGmxvL72K6UfiQmoXFIPNueA/viewform

You can come just for this or stay and enjoy the full BumpFest experience—vendors, resources, giveaways, and all the goodness 🤍

Build your village, mama. You deserve support in every season 🤍

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

Please don't be timing contractions that are more then 10 minutes apart. GO TO SLEEP!!! Missing that first night of sleep when you think labor is starting is so detrimental to getting the job done

04/28/2026

We have HUGE news that we have been dying to share with you all!! On June 6th, at the Bump Fest, we will have a nurse on site to do gender determination blood draws! 🥳

And it gets even better! We are doing this at a sale price of $150! 😍Do not miss out on this amazing event! You can scan the QR code to sign up but we will also take walk ins on the day of the event. See you guys there!