Agape Doula Postpartum Services

07/21/2023

FYI-

12/12/2022

If you birthed in a hospital… did you find the postpartum resource booklet to be helpful, confusing or overwhelming?

06/17/2021

Parents in this role...do you agree or disagree. Feel free to add your suggestions, concerns or questions below.

08/30/2020

Join us TODAY...
This week have been amazingly supported by providers and lactators all over the world.

Please sign in by 3:55 pm. (CST) We will CELEBRATE our as we continue to optimal health for us and our babies/infants/toddlers

Remember...EVERYONE providing human milk to their little one, is welcomed to participate.
Direct attachment, exclusive pumpers, bottle feeding, milk sharing, syringe, ni**le shield, cup, wet nursers, ect.

03/30/2020

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***Therapy Thursday Spotlight Therapist***
Our Spotlight Therapist is Wilson. This amazing lady comes to us from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I have the pleasure of serving with her on the NAMI Board of Director. This woman embodies resilience, compassion, and hard-work.

Valyncia's Biography
Meet Valyncia Wilson! Valyncia is currently employed as a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, IV with the Oklahoma State Department of Rehabilitation Services (OKDRS). She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) in the field. Valyncia holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. In addition to full time employment with OKDRS she is employed as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and LPC supervior for a community mental health agency, licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma. She is committed to being an advocate and practitioner for persons with disabilities as well as for individuals of diverse groups/populations.
Volunteering time, talent and resources is the cornerstone of Valyncia’s character. She is a member of Friendship Church where she is active in the youth children’s church ministry. Other volunteer services devoted are with the Oklahoma Mental Health Association (Sun Bridge Program), as well as through professional membership rehabilitation organizations (ORA, NAMRC and OAMRC). During downtime, spending time with family and friends is a priority and is greatly valued. Married with three children, Valyncia and her family reside in Tulsa, OK.
Memberships; National Rehabilitation Association member since 2010, National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns member since 2010 (currently serving as NAMRC President), Chi Sigma Iota, Oklahoma Rehabilitation Association member (serving as board secretary), and Oklahoma Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns member.

Help me show this amazing lady some love!!

12/06/2019

Point of Information! (POI)...

Amazon is pulling all infant inclined sleepers from its website—even those that have not been recalled—because the products are unsafe for sleep, after Consumer Reports urged retailers to stop selling the products.

10/29/2019

We have all had days.. just like this! If it starts to feel overwhelming, reach out for support.

Ex. Invite friends to come over for tea...and they can bring the tea! Agape Doula & Midwifery Service

05/30/2019

Tips to support your mental health during pregnancy, your 4th trimester and beyond.

Perinatal/Postpartum Anxiety and/ or Depression can be a result of the changes in your hormonal production that take place...
*During pregnancy.
*During birth
*After birth
**When lactating or
*During the weaning process

We are here to assist! Non-judgement assistance is always available! Oklahoma Chocolate Milk Cafe, Black & Brown Birthers in OK,, Postpartum Specialists of Oklahoma, LLC Danielle M. Lugrand

04/12/2019

Many times a person's behavior is ALSO a form of communication asking for assistance/help! Black & Brown Birthers in OK Agape Doula & Midwifery Service PSI Oklahoma Chapterok Oklahoma Chocolate Milk Cafe

Via Mental Health & Invisible Illness Resources

03/24/2019

This synthetic chemical has been proven to interrupt your postpartum healing as well as your ability to lactate. I encourage everyone to exhaust all other options before consenting or be VERY calculated as to when you do!
Agape Doula & Midwifery Service Postpartum Specialists of Oklahoma, LLC

Much to the surprise of the medical community, a recent study showed that pitocin is linked to postpartum depression. The mothers aren't surprised.

02/10/2019

Save and share...Everyone needs to know how to keep new mothers SAFE.

11/30/2018

Pt. 2- these balancing supplements are a must to minimize your stress, inflammation, anxiety and depression. Be sure to have a conversation with your care providers.

11/30/2018

pt. 1 good info for wellness. Start the conversation with your provider!

11/28/2018

If you are dealing with Pregnancy or Postpartum Mood and/or Anxiety Disorders...but your provider does not know what medication/treatment would be best for you. Share this number, your provider can have a free consultation with an Expert. Agape Doula Service Agape Doula Lactation Agape Doula Danielle Lugrand Postpartum Specialists of Oklahoma, LLC

11/18/2018

Many parents experience Postpartum Mood and Anxity Disorders in a lot of different ways.

Are you wondering what the signs, symptoms, and risk factors are that may indicate the presence of a mood disorder such as perinatal anxiety or depression?

Below is a handout developed by postpartum progress that may be helpful for moms, and dads as well, to help identify the signs and risk factors. This handout does not indicate a diagnosis but it is a tool to help educate.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a perinatal mood disorder (postpartum depression), please call our helpline to locate resources
1-800-944-4773.

06/12/2018

OU Medical is reporting that 40% of OK women are experiencing Postpartum Mood and/or Anxiety Disorders. Please note: upon admission to Labor and Delivery families are now provided screening forms for PMADs, filling them out will establish a baseline. You will be given the forms again before you leave, filling them out honestly will enable the staff to provide you with support/medical resources.