Love You to the Moon & Back Birth Services

05/15/2025

🌟 Mississippi MOMS - Join Us Tomorrow!
Free Lactation Support Group Meetings 🌟
All breastfeeding moms, expectant mothers, and any mom interested in learning about breastfeeding are invited! 🤱🏻🤱🏽

MILC Meetings (Making an Impact in the Lactation Community) are here to support you! Led by expert lactation consultants, these FREE support groups offer a safe space to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights.

Tomorrow (and every Wednesday)
- Gulf Coast MILC: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
6340 Kiln Delisle Rd, Pass Christian

- George County MILC: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Lucedale Fine Arts Center, 143 Beaver Dam Rd, Lucedale

We can't wait to see you there! 💕✨

01/09/2025

This even is FREE!!

This event is less than 2 weeks away but it’s not too late to register!

Free for all new, experienced, and expecting moms & their families. Don’t miss out on an afternoon of education, giveaways, door prizes, and more!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/DGT4quonWDGg3Z8A6

01/08/2025

I have gotten this question a lot recently so I thought I would share here! If you are expecting and unsure about if you would like a doula or not, we would love to sit down and talk with you! It is a free consultation and you can get any questions you have answered!

A doula is a trained professional who provides non-medical support to pregnant people and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Doulas are not medical professionals and cannot deliver babies, but they can help ensure that the birthing person's needs are met.

Doulas can provide a variety of support, including:
Emotional support
Doulas can help the birthing person feel safe, respected, and heard. They can also help the birthing person cope with the stress and pain of labor by suggesting breathing techniques or massage.

Informational support
Doulas can share non-medical information about giving birth and help the birthing person make decisions about birth interventions.
Physical support
Doulas can help the birthing person find a comfortable position and offer physical comfort through massage.

Advocacy
Doulas can advocate for the birthing person's emotional and physical needs with hospital staff.

Communication
Doulas can help improve communication between the birthing person, their family, and clinical providers.
Postpartum support
Doulas can help with newborn feeding, maternal self-care, and emotional and physical recovery.

Doulas can help reduce the impacts of racism and racial bias in health care settings by providing client-centered care.

11/06/2024

MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE A DOULA

5. Doulas understand birth

Most doulas and birth coaches have training that gives them a good understanding of the stages of labor, birth, and potential complications. Especially if this is your first baby, you may not be as familiar with the process of giving birth. Doulas help coach you through the phases of labor and provide context for what is happening. In some cases, you may feel comfortable asking them advice on whether or not they think you need interventions, such as an epidural.

6. Having a doula can provide a better birth experience

Doulas have been shown to provide better birthing experiences and improved outcomes overall. A few of those improvements include shorter labor, fewer interventions, and a lowered risk of cesarean birth. A birth coach will not prevent you from having interventions if you desire them. However, you may not feel you need them as strongly when you have continual support.

Part of having a better birth experience also relies on choosing a doula with who you are comfortable. Take time to interview doulas before choosing one that feels right to you.

7. A doula is there for you

Most providers split their attention between you and your baby. Their eyes have to be on the medical data. They are monitoring baby's heart rate and position, what stage of labor you’re in, and more.

Because a doula is not a medical professional, there isn’t a lot they can do when it comes to your baby. Their focus is on the person giving birth, and, in some cases, on the other people in the room. Doulas have more opportunities to focus on your well-being. They can turn down the lights, get you ice chips to suck on, and rub your back. They can even do things you want but can’t do yourself, such as capture photos or keep your close friends or family updated.

Sometimes a doula is most useful not for the person who's giving birth but for their family. Partners, friends, or parents may want to help but not be sure of what's going on. In these cases, doulas support you by helping the other people in the room know what to do.

11/04/2024

REASONS TO HIRE A DOULA

3. Doulas know what you need, when you need it

Doulas are often called labor coaches for a reason. A good coach will never tell you to work at 100% all of the time. They will counsel you on when it’s appropriate to take breaks, focus on your breathing, or try new positions or coping strategies. They can often tell when it's time to push! They may even intuitively sense when you need hands-on support and when to give you space.

Doulas also have several tools they use to make labor a little sweeter. Massage, aromatherapy, and breathing techniques are often used to ease the stress of labor. They may also be a source of comfort and direction for any other people in the room, such as partners and family members.

4. A doula can be your biggest cheerleader

Birth is not a walk in the park. It is a long, messy marathon. A doula is always by your side to provide words of encouragement and motivation. Research also shows that continuous support during birth improves satisfaction with birthing experiences. Doulas are a great source of constant support.

11/01/2024

REASONS TO HIRE A DOULA
1. You will always have the same doula during your birth. Midwives and OBs change shifts on a schedule, but unfortunately, your baby will not always adhere to that schedule. You may even start labor with one provider and give birth with another. These changes can be jarring. In some cases, they may impact your birth experience.
Unlike medical providers, a doula is by your side the whole time. Birth doulas will stay with you whether your labor is only a few hours or more than a day! They provide a consistent familiar face and support the entire time.

2. A doula can help you advocate for yourself
Your birth doula can help you create a birth plan if you don’t already have one. They can also review your birth plan and ask you questions to refine your plan. For instance, if you say you don’t want an epidural, your doula might ask under which circumstances would you change your mind, if any? Your doula can also provide feedback on how to advocate for yoursel during labor and delivery. Using our previous example, your care provider may suggest an epidural. Doulas can help you prepare beforehand so you remain confident in your choice. They want you to understand that you can say no, or change your mind! Knowing what your choices are ahead of time will help you to advocate for yourself.

10/14/2024

10/14/2024

Welcome!! Thank you for following our page. Nicki & Andrea are CAPPA trained doulas located in the MS Gulf Coast area. We offer birthing services, prenatal/birth/post-partum as well as birth photography. If you would like more information, we’d love to meet with you. Please reach out through email or messenger to schedule a meeting.