Nola Momma Birth Doula

06/25/2019

Hospital cesarean rates from The Leapfrog Group

UPDATE: I was able to get the North Oaks Health System NTSV rate: 26.5

Edited to add: The Leapfrog group uses NTSV rates for easy comparison of hospital performance.

***I had a couple requests for information on Ochsner Kenner. Their NTSV cesarean rate on leapfrog is 26.0%***

"The NTSV C-section measure identifies pregnancies that are unlikely to need surgical intervention during labor."

https://www.leapfroggroup.org/ratings-reports/rate-c-sections?fbclid=IwAR2-iYuqqDT3ec6QJ5yCGmw_xMP1sNFi8zaV4WXwlRlIADGKjCcObZmaTRo

"NTSV refers to a first-time pregnancy (nulliparous) that has reached its 37th week or later (term) and consists of one fetus (singleton) in the head-down position (vertex)."

https://www.leapfroggroup.org/sites/default/files/Files/2019%20Maternity%20Care%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

The Family Birthing Center at Touro Infirmary
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Tulane Lakeside Hospital

04/26/2019

Yes!

Repost from Ride the Waves Doula Services

04/24/2019

Our babies never stop needing the comfort of their parents. ❤

'I've been rocking and cuddling my baby to sleep since that day he was born. I mentioned this to a nurse at my clinic recently. She said that she did the same thing with her son, and everyone warned her that she would still have a teenager sleeping in her bed. And then she told me that, a few weeks ago, her teenage son came home from school very upset. He didn't want to talk, and just went to his room and listened to his music, typed on his phone and cried. The mother gave her son space, and night time came and she went to bed. Just as she was about to turn off her side light, the door opened, and her 15 year old padded into the room. He climbed into the bed with her, laid his head on her shoulder and cried. He told her all about the girl that broke his heart, all about the friends who laughed, all about the stresses of being him. She told him about her first broken heart, about friends who'd been cruel, and told him she understands. They talked in the dark for hours, until he feel asleep in her bed. Still sad but relieved after their talk.
'So you see' she said to me, when she finished the story. 'I was so scared that I wound wind up with a teenager who would 'need me' at night, that I never stopped to consider how beautiful that would really be.'

Above story by the beautiful L.R.Knost - Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources

When we stop listening to the unnecessary noise around us, we begin to tune in to who is right in front of us.

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04/20/2019

Do what feels right for you and your baby.

03/30/2019

100 days of breastfeeding, day 2/100. Supplementary nursing system - breastfeeding looks different for everyone 🥰 we all need a good support system - what help did you have throughout your breastfeeding journey?

01/29/2019

A little humor in preparation for a very ❄cold❄ day in the south tomorrow!

11/07/2018

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10/20/2018

For all of you nursing and pumping momma's this Halloween.... 🎃

10/12/2018

Babies need to eat often. Babies need interaction with loving adults. Love your babies!! 🤱🏽

09/07/2018

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(Via Amethyst Joy)

08/19/2018

This is the worst.... 😢 I wish I could be with all new parents to hold their hand and focus on breathing (and not kicking the poor nurse across the room) EVERY time a nurse comes in to do this. Fundal or Uterine massage is when the uterus is massaged to help it contract back to its non pregnant size. The main point is to prevent postpartum hemorrhage and to manage bleeding. It sounds easy enough, until you have just given birth and a nurse comes into massage that uterus. YOUCH! 😣😱😖

08/01/2018

It’s not like the movies!

07/06/2018

All of this... Hang in there Mommas!

06/30/2018

The postpartum body is its own exceptional piece of art, one that tells a story, the birth story.

06/10/2018

If you are still on the fence about whether or not to hire a doula for the birth of your baby, this is an excellent article to read! The benefits of having a doula present are endless. Read the article and schedule your free doula consultation!

What is a birth doula? What does a doula do? How much do they cost? Can I have a doula if I deliver in a hospital? How is a doula different from a midwife?

06/07/2018

I am so excited to be a part of this year's Baby & Child Expo! Come see me and all of the other fabulous exhibitors on June 30th, 2018 at Lakeside Shopping Center! Don't forget to stop by my table to say hello, I have 2 wonderful table prizes including free doula services for one lucky expecting parent!

05/21/2018

Get inspired by the best breastfeeding pictures of the year that show just how beautiful and empowering women breastfeeding can really be.

05/10/2018

Birth and postpartum doulas improve outcomes for families. DONA International trains strong, professional doulas equipped to make a difference!

05/04/2018

Just a little reminder of how AMAZING you all are 💕