Big Island Births

04/06/2023

Hey mama,
You did that work all yourself.

We knew you could but you're the one who believed in herself and who did all the work! So proud of you and so happy to have been your virtual doula.

💕

03/27/2023

The last birth I witnessed before my own free-birth.

Honored to hold space for this family. Birth with love and family is a work of divine art and it's always a gift to be welcomed in to witness. 💕

02/28/2023

A new brochure made as a part of a birth models course for midwifery school.

02/26/2023

Great oils for pregnancy and labor! DM to order.

02/16/2023

Placenta encapsulation client availability beginning 2/15/23 for the remainder of the year. DM for info.

02/13/2023

We are mamas and birth workers who decided to do birth differently– and bring others along with us. We are kind, fun to work with, and great at (lovingly) calling people on their bu****it. With 12 children and 18 years of midwifery between us, we’ve learned a thing or two along the way, and Indi...

01/12/2023

I hear from women regularly about their homebirth experiences. And being in the business of rabble rousing and questioning the status quo, many of these women who seek us out are unhappy with the care they received from their midwives, not just OBs. There are plenty of variations on the same theme.....

12/22/2022

Coaching Pushing or Mother Led Pushing ? A blog post is up per requests on the topic.

https://bigislandbirths.wordpress.com/2022/12/21/physiologic-pushing-versus-coached-pushing/

12/21/2022

Another beautiful birth 🌙

12/11/2022

A great birth commentary

For all the birth and midwifery nerds! Gratitude to this family for educating the world.

12/09/2022

12/08/2022

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mountain-view-hi-spinning-babies-workshop-w-kelly-jan-21-22-2023-tickets-483938632477

Join us!

Spinning Babies® begins with fetal rotation to reveal the lesser known physiology of birth anatomy. Your passion; our approach. Start seeing solutions in labor progress with this new lens on childbirth. After this workshop you will be able to:
Facilitate comfort in pregnancy and ease in childbirth for your clients
Improve fetal position without manipulation of the fetus
Identify issues faster
Take gentle action to shorten a long labor or avoid a cesarean
Use less (or no) force to resolve malposition and labor dystocia
Spinning Babies® Three Principles[SM], The Three Balances[SM], and Pelvic Levels Solutions[SM] offers the world’s first complete system of birth preparation and labor ease concepts using baby’s position. Physiological techniques change the effective size of the pelvis through the body’s own innate capacity to resolve or prevent labor dystocia.
Who may attend: We welcome all professionals who serve people in their pregnancy and birth. Ideal for: midwives, nurses, nurse practitioners, family practice doctors, doulas and childbirth educators. Also attended by obstetricians, prenatal yoga instructors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, perinatal case managers, and community health workers. It is recommended for people new to Spinning Babies®️, as well as those reading the website for years.
Continuing Education: Maternity House Publishing, Inc. (dba Spinning Babies®) is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). This activity has been awarded 13 contact hours through ANCC.
The American Academy of Family Physicians has granted Spinning Babies® Workshop 13.0 Contact hours of Elective Continuing Medical Education credits for the One-day workshop.
Many doula and childbirth education organizations accept these contact hours; check your organization’s policies. Continuing professional education credits may not be available for this workshop.
Hosted by: Alyx Barnett, dralyxbarnett@gmail.com

11/19/2022

Lavender essential oil is often considered a must-have oil due to its versatile uses. Its calming and relaxing aroma promotes a peaceful environment conducive to sleep and it can ease feelings of tension when used internally.

Lavender also promotes milk supply as well as prevents and heals tender breasts, ni***es, and clogged milk ducts.

You can apply 1 or 2 of these oils topically on the upper part of the breast 1-2 times daily. After 3 or 4 days you should be up to a good amount of milk.
AVOID Peppermint essential oil as it can decrease milk supply. Avoid blends with peppermint in them, too.

DM for a link to order.

11/19/2022

With uses dating back to the Middle Ages, Clary Sage essential oil includes relaxing and soothing properties that help with rejuvenation and calming of the skin.

Clary Sage promotes milk supply and can help with balancing your hormones and boosting your mood.
Important to note* Clary sage is different than sage, which decreases milk supply and can be an assist for mothers want to wean or decrease supply.

You can apply 1 or 2 of these oils topically on the upper part of the breast 1-2 times daily. After 3 or 4 days you should be up to a good amount of milk.
AVOID Peppermint essential oil as it can decrease milk supply. Avoid blends with peppermint in them, too.

DM for a link to order.

11/19/2022

Fennel is best known for its distinct licorice aroma and taste, yet its ability to promote healthy digestion when used internally is equally noteworthy.

Fennel also promotes milk production. It can also prevent clogged ducts, infection, and thrush.

You can apply 1 or 2 of these oils topically on the upper part of the breast 1-2 times daily. After 3 or 4 days you should be up to a good amount of milk.
AVOID Peppermint essential oil as it can decrease milk supply. Avoid blends with peppermint in them, too.

DM to get a link to order.

11/08/2022

December 17 10 am

Come for a free womens circle, including free prenatal yoga, free doula & nutritional consult, and aromatherapy.

https://fb.me/e/1NQw7qsBv