Birth Fort Worth

27/07/2025

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23/06/2025

Hey, doulas! 📣

Want to learn more about ? 👀

Join next month for a free audit session of her July class at Fort Worth Birthing & Wellness Center in

Barb is a retired dual-certified birth & postpartum doula and childbirth educator who's been educating and empowering for almost 14 years now!

✨️ Check out what this student had to say:
"Just wanted to let you know how much my husband and I appreciated your class. You even had my husband engaged - which is no easy feat. Basically - you're awesome and made me feel a lot more confident than I thought this class would, and I appreciate you!”

DM us or text Barb at 682-777-3932 to register.
❗️Limited to first five registrants.

10/06/2025

We cover lots of different hands-on techniques to bring comfort and aid in relaxation during labor.

✔️ hip-squeezes
✔️ counter pressure
✔️ puppy paws
✔️ slow dancing for birth
✔️ assisted squatting
✔️ 3 different breathing techniques

Join us this Saturday for in Fort Worth.

05/06/2025

Curious about pregnancy nutrition?

I tell folks to eat the rainbow (colorful fruits and veggies), stick to whole grains and lean proteins.

Talk to your midwife or OB about the right prenatal vitamin for you.

Also - check your insurane as you may have access to a nutritionist as part of your benefits!

Oh, in the first trimester?
Eat whatever you can keep down (even if it seems like it's nothing but carbs). There will be time for greens and protein later on.

04/06/2025

Have you heard of colostrum harvesting? Did you try it? What did you think?

Does expressing milk at the end of pregnancy contribute to faster milk increase after birth? No, according to this 2025 study of mothers expecting babies with congenital anomalies. Its researchers taught the study mothers hand expression before birth, they practiced it, and it did not speed milk increase—aka coming to volume or secretory activation--after delivery. We know that learning hand expression before birth has other benefits. For example, it can boost confidence and reduce formula supplementation during the hospital stay. But it does not seem to affect how quickly milk production ramps up after delivery. Read more here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40392630/

03/06/2025

Have a July or August due date? My June classes would be perfect for you!

https://www.doulabarb.com/classes

30/07/2024

Early labor is all about vibes (and patience) ✨️

❓️ You can expect irregular that become more regular. This stage of labor can last hours to days but typically takes longer for first-time birthers.

👉 Remember - you are looking for contractions that get longer, stronger, and closer together to tell if it's the "real deal". Alternate periods of activity and rest to sustain your energy!

⏱️ 4-1-1
Time contractions but only for 10-15 minutes at a time to avoid her feeling like the watched pot that never boils! You're looking for 4-5 minute apart contractions, lasting about a minute or so, that has been consistent for at least an hour, to let you know you're close to You may hear this called 4-1-1.

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Oxytocin is known as the love and squeeze hormone bc it's involved with fertility, or**sm and big, strong contractions in labor. Ni**le and literal stimulation helps release oxytocin so snuggle up (but avoid pe*******on if your waters have released).

25/07/2024

📣 NEW CLASS ALERT 📣

We just added a Hospital Birth Class to the calendar for this Sunday, July 28, from 2-4p, with

Well cover:
✔️ hormones in labor
✔️ how to know you're in labor
✔️ stages of labor
✔️ when to go to the hospital
✔️ pain relief options
✔️ comfort measures
✔️ birthing rights & self-advocacy

DM us to register!

07/05/2024

Summer dates with at are live!

Prepare for in our 1-day comprehensive class.

You've got this, we can help!