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05/08/2023

Doula to Doula : Fearless Induction
May 18, 2023

Let's be real, inductions are at an all time high in NYC and the conversation with care provider and family can start as soon as 34 weeks ! Limiting fear from birth (no matter how we meet baby) should be at the top of any birth "plan". Join this session to learn how to have conversations with your c...

04/03/2023

April 19, 2023

Let's be real, inductions are at an all time high in NYC and the conversation with care provider and family can start as soon as 34 weeks ! Limiting fear from birth (no matter how we meet baby) should be at the top of any birth "plan" . Join this session to learn how to have conversations with your....

12/17/2021

Honoring our beloved Doula Sister Nicole | Sésé, Birthing Freedom]

Everyday Nicole shows us what it means to be intentional with ourselves and with our parenting. As the Holiday season comes near we want to be remain rooted in this lessons and in the gifts that our community offers us: in the form of care, actions and words.

Thank you to Sésé, Birthing Freedom] for this beautiful picture








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[ID: a picture of Nicole and her two babies smiling joyfully at the camera. ]

12/16/2021

Guide to figuring out your birth preferences!

Birth preferences allow you to outline the steps you want to take throughout your process. In many ways it is like putting BRAIN into action. With a birth preference outline you can to name what you would and would not like to do throughout each stage of your pregnancy and labor.

This guide will make it easier for you to know what steps to consider!

Are there other guides you use to make informed decisions during the birthing process? Let us know if the comments below ✨











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[ID: a deck of five light blue slides outlining birth preferences list]

12/13/2021

Celebrating the land that gave birth to us

On this beautiful day we are honoring our home, our people and all the ways our land continues to give to us ✨

Sons and daughters of St. Lucia,

Love the land that gave us birth,

Land of beaches, hills and valleys,

Fairest isle of all the earth.

Wheresoever you may roam,

Love, oh love your island home.

Gone the times when nations battled

For this 'Helen of the West,

Gone the days when strife and discord

Dimmed her children's toil and rest.

Dawns at last a brighter day,

Stretches out a glad new way.

May the good Lord bless our island,

Guard her sons from woe and harm!

May our people live united,

Strong in soul and strong in arm!

Justice, Truth and Charity,

Our ideal for ever be!

🇱🇨National Day 🇱🇨

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12/10/2021

Congratulations to and her beautiful family on their new baby + sibling ✨

Nireti is a member of the parent support group and she was a powerful parent advocate and guiding force in our group!

We are so grateful to know you ✨

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12/09/2021

The Truth About Eating During Labor!

One the most common questions we get asked as doulas is “Can I eat while I’m in labor?”, the short answer is yes!

Studies have shown that eating during labor does not cause harm to the pregnant person or baby. Labor is an energy consuming process and it is important to replenish your energy with nutritious foods during this process.

But, where does this recommendation and, for some hospitals, policy that pregnant people should not eat during labor come From? We got you covered with a quick history lesson.














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[ID: A set of 7 light blue graphics outlining the history of “Nothing By Mouth” and explaining that it is safe to eat during labor].

12/03/2021

Sisterhood is nourishment for our soul.

Honoring all sisters who love us, support us, and tend to our care✨

📸: thank you to for this beautiful picture.







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12/02/2021

Honoring the words and affirmative care of today.

Doula quotes that affirm and honor us✨









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[ID: light green background with white curved lines on each corner. At the center there is text that says "A woman's journey is best traveled in good company, and community that supports, loves, cares, affirms and empowers at every level” ]

12/01/2021

Here’s a useful tool you can use to make informed and intuitive decisions before, during, and after birth!

BRAIN is an acronym that helps us ask 5 important questions: 1. What are the benefits? 2. What are the risks? 3. Are there any alternatives? 4. What is my intuition/gut telling me? 5. What happens if we do nothing now and wait?

Although simple, this is a helpful tool that you can use in both your prenatal visits and during labor with your care provider and birth team when they’re suggesting or considering forms of intervention! During all parts of the birthing process we encourage you to consider BRAIN to make informed decisions!

Are there other tools you use to make informed decisions during the birthing process? Let us know if the comments below ✨











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[ID: off-white background with the acronym BRAIN on the left hand side and the five questions that explains the acronym on the right hand side.]

11/30/2021

Today we’re talking about contractions!

The first thing to remember is that birth is NOT an emergency (s/o to for this continued reminder). Birth is a process and that process is marked by contractions.

How far apart contractions are lets the birthing person and their support team know how close they are to the moment of transition. Not only that but, If your plan is to birth in a hospital, knowing how far apart your contractions are is the key to knowing when it is time to go to the hospital.

Being aware of how far apart your contractions are can seem like a big task, but we promise it is not. There are many apps you can download that will help you and your birth team time your contractions. In the graphic above we highlighted out top three!

Have other contraction timer apps you like? Let us know in the comments below ✨











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[ID: illustration of a Black pregnant person looking down at aa watch. On the right hand side of the person there are three logos outlining three contraction timer apps and their names.]

11/29/2021

There is always time to affirm ourselves and our loved ones.

Today, we invite you to say or write this affirmation for your family✨

I Affirm: My Family is Deserving of Play

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Remember: You am phenomenal. You deserve to be loved. You deserve to be supported.









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[ID: illustration of a Black mother and daughter hugging lovingly]

11/19/2021

Our families —our sons, our daughters— all deserve joy. We deserve to be carefree. To be loved and looked after, to be grounded in all the sweetness this world has to offer.

As we step into the weekend we hope everyone enjoys some joyful family time ✨

📸: thank you to and her beautiful family for this picture ✨✨







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