Growing Your Nest Birth Services-Kimberly Williams, RN

03/09/2025

Read the OP's reflection of this labor and delivery nurse's TikTok. Unfortunately, this is how many labor and delivery nurses and ob's feel about their patients.

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01/09/2025

Let’s talk newborn care. Does your baby need a bath immediately after birth?

The answer is, no. If your baby has super emollient, magical, VERNEX…aka “Mother Nature’s Hand Cream” don’t rub it off…rub it in.

Benefits of vernix:
🌡️regulates baby’s temperature
🦠protects against bacteria
🧴super moisturizing
🩹has wound healing properties
💉helps stimulate baby’s immune system
👩🏽‍🍼the scent of vernix promotes bonding

It is important to note that not all babies are born with vernix, especially baby’s who are past their estimated due date.

Other reasons not to bathe your baby everyday:
-it can dry out their skin
-soaps can cause rashes
-a bath can be stressful for your newborn
-can remove good bacteria and promote yeast growth, especially on their scalp (cradle cap)
-giving your baby their first bath is a bonding experience and milestone

30/08/2025

Help! Breastfeeding is hard! 🚨

-stick with it for 2 weeks! It takes at least this long to adjust.
-hire a lactation consultant for support even if your baby has a good latch. There are other issues that might need to be addressed.
-use ni**le support: Silverettes, hydrogel ni**le pads, b***y buds, ni**le cream
-understand engorgement (it’s painful)
-utilize a Hakka, hand, or breast pump, on low to express enough milk to allow baby to latch
-don’t try to feed a screaming baby. Look for cues and feed prior to them crying. If they are crying settle them before trying to get them to latch.
-ice packs are your friend in the early days of engorgement
-use heat for comfort and clogged milk duct
-eat well
-hydrate
-stay skin to skin

Above all…know this too shall pass. These are the trenches. Support is critical! If you’re a grandparent, family member or friend don’t say: is he/she getting enough? She’s acting hungry all the time! That baby is always on your b**b. Why don’t you give them a bottle so you can rest? Etc…etc… I have heard a lot of discouraging things over the years. Mama needs to hear what a great job she’s doing! How amazing breastfeeding is, while acknowledging how hard it is.

You can do this, mama!

13/08/2025

Had the pleasure of teaching this sweet couple yesterday. They are ready for their home-birth!

06/08/2025

Waiting with patient expectation for the greatest gift, a grand-baby.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Psalm 127:3

Thankful for ! If you’re looking for a complete package deal: baby shower, maternity, labor/birth, and newborn reach out to her!

06/08/2025

Waiting with patient expectation for the greatest gift, a grand-baby.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Psalm 127:3

Thankful for Barefoot and Soul! If you’re looking for a complete package deal: baby shower, maternity, labor/birth, and newborn reach out to her!

04/08/2025

One of the biggest blessings in Middle Tennessee! 🫶🏼

Moms Loving Moms provide FREE postpartum boxes that include everything you need for postpartum care.

I would love to bless them back! I am creating a fundraiser on this post. If you or someone you know has benefited from this ministry and feel led to give back please do!

If you are pregnant and want more information follow here:

02/08/2025

I’m so blessed to be a part of the birth community. To support and be supported by amazing women. Maddie drove an hour to bring this beautiful basket and flowers for my daughter.

I’m excited to see her business grow! If you are in need of a basket of healthy goodies, postpartum meals, or interested in a Nesting Shower/Party reach out to .

Also, be a gem and follow and share her IG! 🫶🏼

27/07/2025

If you need someone to document your special event, is your girl! She captured my daughter’s baby shower, did her maternity shoot today prior to the shower video/photo reveal, and she will do newborn photos after baby gets here.

will tailor her services to fit your needs. She melded in with our family and photographed and filmed without any of us noticing.