West Tennessee Doula Services

01/30/2026

Double knee press during labor - let's talk about it!

Double hip squeezes get most of the spotlight, but this one is a great tool to use when trying to open the lower pelvis and create more space where baby’s head is descending and rotating.

Applying steady inward pressure at the knees guides the femurs back toward the hips.

Why does this work?
• Encourages the pelvic outlet to open
• Creates more space for baby’s head to descend and rotate
• Relieves pressure and intensity in the pelvis and low back

By pressing the femurs inward, the pelvis subtly widens and rebalances, which can ease compression and help baby find a more optimal path down.

Peep the comments for their smiles between contractions.

01/22/2026

Ice storm prep for infant feeding ❄️🍼
When the power goes out, a little planning can protect your baby’s milk and your peace of mind.

• Breastmilk storage: Keep fridge/freezer doors closed as much as possible. Frozen milk stays solid ~24–48 hrs in a full freezer. If milk still has ice crystals, it’s safe to refreeze.
• Refrigerated milk: If the fridge rises above 40°F (4°C) for more than 4 hours, discard.
• Thawing & warming: Never microwave. Use warm (not hot) water and swirl gently.
• During outages: Freshly expressed milk can be kept at room temp (up to 77°F/25°C) for ~4 hours.
• Feeding options: Direct breastfeeding is always safe—no power needed 💙
• Formula-fed babies: Use safe water; if unsure, use bottled water. Discard prepared formula after 1 hour.

Stay warm, stay safe, and reach out if you need lactation or feeding support during the storm telehealth is always available!

12/19/2025

We really love our families with all of our hearts!

I just want y’all to know!

Each and every one of you have touched our lives and we are so grateful and honored to play a role in your lives, especially during such a transformative time ❤️

Wishing you all a blessed holiday season ❤️🌲

12/08/2025

Hey friends!!
We have been busy busy this season!

We’re trying to get through our list of referrals, there have been many!

If you haven’t heard from us by the end of the week, please text 731-845-3925 with your name and due date and we will get back to you!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

11/01/2025

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10/31/2025

10/30/2025

🍅🍞 Food banks, mobile pantries, blessing boxes: We have a list of local resources to help address food insecurity in our communities. 👉https://www.wbbjtv.com/2025/10/28/local-food-resources-for-those-in-need/

09/26/2025

09/17/2025

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When a woman is pregnant with a daughter, she’s not just carrying one life.
She’s carrying generations.

Baby girls are born with all the eggs they’ll ever have.
Which means when you were growing inside your mother… a tiny part of you was already there, tucked inside her womb, waiting for the right moment years later.

Pregnancy isn’t just one life being formed.
It’s layers of legacy.
It’s generations overlapping in a single body.
It’s proof that family doesn’t just begin at birth it’s been carried forward all along.

So when you see a mother cradling her belly, she’s not just holding her daughter.
She could be holding her grandchildren too.

09/05/2025

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🎉 Celebrate NICU Awareness Month with Us!

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides advanced, compassionate care for nearly 600 babies annually thanks to:

🍼 A specialized medical & developmental team supporting growth and milestones
📊 Research and quality improvement teams raising the bar for neonatal care
🚑 A skilled transport team
💜 A family-centered approach keeping parents at the heart of it all

08/30/2025

Come see us today at Thrive!
Jackson’s Family Wellness Expo ❤️

08/10/2025