Belly & Beyond Holistic Wellness

03/28/2026

I often wonder why so many men want/wanted to be OB'GYNs. I've never understood it....

03/28/2026

Obstetrics emerged from midwifery—not the other way around.
When male physicians entered the birth space in the 18th–19th centuries, they:

Learned by observing midwives
Adopted midwifery techniques
Added surgical tools (like forceps)
Medicalized and institutionalized birth
This shift was driven by professional politics, not evidence.

03/27/2026

What do I mean by that?

For many, the first sign of a contraction is a signal to grab the bag and rush to the hospital. But in the world of home birth, early labor is an invitation to stay exactly where you are.

Early labor can be long. It can be slow. It can tease you for hours, or even days. And honestly? That’s where the “home” in home birth truly earns its keep.

In the hospital, “slow” can sometimes feel like “failure to progress.” At home, “slow” is just... pace. You can distract yourself with your favorite show, bake a batch of muffins (yes, people really do this!), or nap in your own bed.

Without the pressure of interventions or the subtle “hurry up” energy of a clinical setting, your body is free to do exactly what it was designed to do. It’s just you, your mind, and your baby, working in a rhythm that doesn’t need to be forced.

You have to allow your mind to accept that this is a process that simply has to play out. And there is no better place to surrender to that than the place where you feel most like yourself.

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Midwifery care filled with grace.
kharismidwifery.com

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03/27/2026

The beautiful Mikayla Lyn wants to remind you all that 37 weeks is NOT full term. In my practice, if one of my ladies starts labor around 37 weeks, it trips a trigger in my head to think.....hmm...what is going on that this kid needs to get out so early? Now some moms ...very few...ARE fast growers but its unusual for labor to start this early.

03/27/2026

Belly & Beyond Holistic Wellness is welcoming new families for Women’s & Family Holistic Care and Midwifery services. Whether in the comfort of your home, our office in Caribou or Community Hubs around the state, we provide thoughtful, relationship based individualized care for women, children, and families.

Women’s Health & Wellness
• Annual exams and breast exams
• Routine wellness visits
• Hormone and cycle support
• Fertility awareness and preconception care
• In-home lab work with guidance and follow-up

Family & Pediatric Care
• Newborn development and infant care
• Pediatric wellness support
• Growth and development monitoring
• Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
• In-home or office visits for convenience and comfort

Midwifery & Home Birth Services
• Prenatal and postpartum care
• Home & Hospital birth care
• In-home monitoring and assessments for mother and baby
• Education and guidance throughout pregnancy, birth, and recovery

As a Certified Women’s Holistic Health Practitioner & Coach with traditional women’s & midwifery training, my goal is to provide care that is compassionate, thorough, and empowering—supporting your whole family every step of the way.

💛 We’d love to welcome you to our community! Message us today to schedule a consultation, ask questions, or learn more—we can’t wait to meet you.

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

🌸 Dear Student Midwives,
Get ready for our Online Midwife Class next Monday on Zoom (4–6 PM EST)!
Next week’s focus:
• Drawing Medication from an Ampule
• Drawing Medication from a Multi-Dose Vial
• Intramuscular (IM) Injections
• IM Injection for the Newborn
Small class. Live Q & A. Real birth stories for practical learning. 💜
We’re excited to continue building your skills and confidence!
💌 Please share the flyer with your classmates and other student midwives in your circles — let’s grow together and strengthen safe midwifery practice.
See you Monday! ✨

03/25/2026

03/24/2026

✨📍 Uterine Variations By 📍✨

❓Did you know there were so many variants?
❓Do you know what shape your uterus is?

It’s ok if you don’t! I don’t know what shape mine is and I don’t think we would know unless we needed investigations 🫶🏼

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03/24/2026

Every birth setting is beautiful. Which one is yours?

Home birth, hospital, or birth center

There is no wrong answer.

Just the one that feels right for YOU.

Drop your choice in the comments 👇

I love hearing where you're planning to bring your baby earthside!