Luminaries Birth

01/13/2023

Which would you pick? 🤔

Which would you pick? Or add in your own!

10/13/2021

Close to delivery? Stay informed! Providers should always explain what is being given to your baby and why and they should always ask for permission.
nurse.mama Mama, you have rights, and you don't have to feel guilty for having a preference for your birth. ⁠
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You are the birthing queen; you are the boss. Now, don't refuse things just because you have that power. Instead, make choices grounded in knowledge, then let your preferences be known.⁠
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If you choose the baby meds, some or all, ask that they be given after the golden hour is over and administered on top of you!⁠
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🤰🏼Hey Mama, Guess what? Labor Nurse Mama Calm Labor Confident Birth Class open enrollment on OCTOBER 20th; jump into our waitlist for extra special offers. ⭐️⭐️⁠
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Here's why each is given:⁠
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💉Vitamin K Injection: IM injection given in one of baby’s thighs, it is given because Vitamin K is needed in blood clotting. Newborn babies normally have low levels of this vitamin for the first few days. The injection prevents vitamin K deficiency bleeding (hemorrhagic disease of the newborn). Some parents prefer oral vitamin K and some prefer none is given. In some states it is a state law that it must be given. ⁠
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👁️Antibiotic eye ointment (usually erythromycin) is placed in the baby's eyes after birth. This is to protect babies from getting bacterial eye infections that can occur during birth. It was started back in the 1800's due to babes going blind after getting infected in the birth canal from chlamydia or gonorrhea. They began treating all babies and the cases dropped. If you are free of STDS and in a monogamous r/l you may to opt to do this. ⁠
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💉 The hepatitis B vaccine is given to prevent the severe liver disease that can be passed rom mama to baby if mom is infected. The 1st of a series of 3 is given within 24 hours after birth. ⁠
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Comment with your questions or thoughts 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼⁠
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10/12/2021

Anything helps! 🙏🏽☺️

10/05/2021

Bonnie Allese Butler-Jefferson 🌷

Born with a knot in her cord which is very rare,
weighing 7pds ,7oz ,
time of birth 11:11pm!

08/21/2021

🤍🌻Full of life!🤍🌻

07/16/2021

This is just sad 😑

You probably didn't know this, but hospitals in the United States actually charge new moms to hold their baby for a couple minutes after giving birth. A tiny moment of 'skin-to'skin' contact between mother and child costs more than many people earn in two or three hours of work. The healthcare system in the US is greedy and inhumane.

07/02/2021

This is so cute! 😩💕

06/26/2021

There is power and a sacredness in your placenta! ✨

What did you do with yours?

The placenta, the root of your origin, is a miraculous organ that shares and protects your life. It is the conductor that unites you with your mother and serves as the control panel of the womb-ship that sustains you until you are born. It was conceived at the moment of your genesis. Your placenta is genetically identical to you. No one, except your placenta, has ever been so perfectly, exactly you.

Aura turned one on May 22nd and we finally buried her placenta with a young hydrangea bush, which has been her favorite flower all spring (see a few posts back).

It was incredibly emotional for me. A full circle moment. I felt all of the feelings of our birth and more. So grateful to have these beautiful photos.

Thank you 💫

06/16/2021

Some pregnancy aspirations ✨
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Sending you peace and love beautiful beings!

06/14/2021

For the Summer Babies ☀️
labornurse Shared this tip last summer - and it’s another hot summer here in NC! 🔥⁣⁠
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This is actually something I was unaware of when I was a FTM, but it totally makes sense!⁣⁠
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When you keep your stroller/car seat covered for an extended amount of time (even with a light, breathable blanket) it can actually make the inside up to 20 degrees warmer.⁠
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Even the thinnest of covers can reduce the air circulation and raise the temperature inside to high levels (sort of like a “greenhouse effect”). ⁣⁠
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Now, people have been doing this for years, and it’s still a very common practice - especially if there is direct sunlight on your baby. Here are a few tips to remember in the summer when trying to keep baby cool and avoid heatstroke!⁣⁠
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✅ Avoid going outside for extended periods of time with baby on super hot days⁣⁠
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✅ Avoid direct sunlight if possible⁣⁠
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✅ Use an umbrella, or overhead cover. It won’t restrict air circulation as long as there is an opening⁣⁠
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✅ Check on baby every 10-15 mins, and if they seem flushed, sweaty, warm to the touch, irritable, drowsy/lethargic, or have any change in breathing (such as breathing much faster), these may be signs that baby is getting too hot. Remove baby immediately and bring to a cooler spot⁠
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✅ Use a fan on your stroller/car seat to help with air flow! They sell little portable/clip-on fans you can buy for cheap from Amazon/Target!⁣⁠
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Heatstroke is a real threat in the summer, especially to little babies!⁠
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06/11/2021

• ~~FINGER FEEDING~~ This is when a baby gets breastmilk or formula while sucking on an adult finger that has a thin feeding tube attached to it. The feeding tube is connected to a container which contains the breastmilk or formula. Similar to SNS (supplemental Nursing System) that is mostly done on the breast.

Finger feeding is a better alternative to using bottle or cup when a newborn is finding it difficult to latch and you don't want to give bottle. Finger feeding allows baby to pace the feed.

BENEFITS
•It helps babies unable to latch properly
•It helps avoid ni**le confusion as the sucking technique is similar to breastfeeding.
•It can be used for suck training in babies unable to suck

DISADVANTAGES •Improper hygiene •Injury to babies mouth
•Might not satisfy a newborn

NB: So considering the disadvantages I wouldn't advice this unless completely necessary for the newborn. All hygiene standards must be met and directions shown in person by a healthcare professional.

Would you consider this for your baby?

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06/09/2021

7 months! I’m halfway through. I love my little girl to death but it’s been tough dealing with the constant morning sicknesses, doctors appointments, mood swings, back pain ,swollen feet, and constantly peeing 24/7.
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Pregnancy is a lot! You don’t have to be happy about it every moment of your life. Think about it you no longer have control over your own body. So take it easy, do what you want if that means you get some peace.
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Sending you peace and love beautiful beings! ✨

06/07/2021

Pregnancy is definitely hard! So is giving birth and going through postpartum!
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This is a sad reality that many mothers go through. Not to mention the not so helpful comments saying “at least you have your baby”
“At least your alive “
Please avoid comments like these. They erase the victims trauma.
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Sending this mama peace,love ,and light ✨

06/04/2021

Culture is so sacred and beautiful! ❤️
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“What a beautiful way to honor birth, bodyfeeding, postpartum, & sisterhood in ceremony & community. This reminds me of the importance of supporting our mothers & lessons around Xilonen, Chicāhualiztli (strength, power) and Chicahua (to strengthen, to fortify). In Indigenous communities this is how we strengthen & lift up one another.”

🌀REPOST VIA via

Batizado tradicional Pataxó 🏹
Agradecemos a Niamissū pela benção q são nossas crianças 🙏♥️

06/03/2021

Client Cam! 📸

Born on May 15th! When I tell you me and mama have been waiting on this girl and how many false alarms she caused. It was just wild! But in the end it was all worth it. Not to mention I got to cut her cord! 🥰

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Welcome to the world baby girl 💕
Sending you peace and love beautiful beings!

06/01/2021

It’s all ok. You don’t have to apologize or feel embarrassed! Raising children is hard as it is dont be hard on yourself!
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Sending you peace and love beautiful beings! ✨

05/26/2021

So many mamas ask me this question! It’s generally safe. (Always confirm with your CLC and/or pediatrician)
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Temps are rising and the rosé 🥂 is calling your name. SO what's the deal?

🍸In general, if you are sober enough to drive, you are sober enough to breastfeed. Obviously this rule only makes sense if you are not a total as***le who drives intoxicated.

🍸Studies show: Less than 2% of the alcohol consumed by the mother reaches her blood and milk.

🍸Alcohol peaks in mom’s blood and milk approximately 1/2-1 hour after drinking. Exact amounts depend on mom’s bodyweight, if there was food consumed with the beverage etc.

🍸Alcohol does not accumulate in breastmilk. It decreases in the milk as it decreases in the blood. So when your blood alcohol level decreases so does the alcohol your the level in your milk.

So you do you boo but these are the facts that can help inform your choice. Cheers. Source:

05/25/2021

I’m just going to leave this here....
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