Mountain Perinatal Education

04/21/2026

Well said. This is all too often the case.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2098700847647152

04/21/2026

The Webster Technique can be so beneficial for mom's comfort and to help align her body for birth.

04/16/2026

Optimal cord clamping.
https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/optimal-cord-clamping/

04/14/2026

Music is healing

You've always known something. When your baby cries, you hum. When they're restless, you sing. It's instinct. Now science is catching up. New research shows that babies exposed to music within their first five days don't just feel better. They actually heal better. Their bodies recover faster.

Heart rates drop by 13%. Oxygen levels jump by 4%. But these numbers don't capture what's really happening. A newborn's nervous system is learning what safety feels like. Music tells them: someone is here. You are held. Your body can rest.

Parents in NICUs watched their premature babies stabilize when lullabies played. Not because of magic. Because a baby's brain recognizes something ancient in music. A rhythm that matches a heartbeat. A melody that says you're not alone.

This isn't about perfect songs or expert musicians. A parent humming off-key matters just as much. Your voice carries something deeper than the notes. It carries you. And your baby's body knows that difference.

If you're holding a newborn or expecting one soon, trust what you already do. Sing. Hum. Play music. You're not just comforting them. You're helping their body remember how to heal. That's the science. That's also just love.

04/08/2026

You decide.
You pay for services.
You allow others to care for you.

My plan is to explain your rights, document the presence of abusive treatment, and provide strategies both to avert it and to deal with it if it happens to you.

04/07/2026

Keep your babies close. It is good for babies .... and also for parents!

Physical closeness in early years adds up in ways most people do not think about. By age three, babies who sleep near a parent can receive thousands of extra hours of touch.

That touch is not just comfort. It plays a role in how the nervous system develops, how the body handles stress, and how safe a child feels in their environment.

Repeated contact helps build regulation, supports immune function, and strengthens early brain development. Over time, these experiences shape how a child responds to the world.

What is often seen as a habit can actually be a foundation.

Early connection does not create dependence. It helps build the ability to feel secure enough to grow independently.

04/03/2026

Midwives provide excellent care. Outlawing or unnecessarily restricting their practice makes no sense if you want to improve maternal health care.

03/31/2026

Phthalates. You should know this...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/31/health/phthalates-infant-death-prematurity-wellness?Date=20260331&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1774936545&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=Iwb21leAQ5H8FjbGNrBDkfu2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnby1YnR598vS7TlC0JyN22Ub-lS9iz0G7v8PTGtudVV1v23jJ9ni46QNoy2_aem_nI-Fi8iBcYNrMDt0_9JaDw

A chemical used in toys and consumer products is linked to thousands of infant deaths and millions of preterm births worldwide, a new study found.

03/31/2026

Breastfeeding (like most of pregnancy, birth, and parenting) is both a physical and emotional process.

When the barrier isn’t the latch, it may be the nervous system.

Breastfeeding is not only physical. It is also neurological and emotional. A recent review in Nutrients highlights how past experiences, including trauma, can shape the feeding journey.

What the research shows:

+ The Hormonal Response - Stress can interfere with oxytocin, making let-down harder, even with a good latch.

+ Body Autonomy Matters - Feeding can feel overwhelming for some. This is a protective response, not a failure.

+ Trauma-Informed Support - With the right care, feeding can become more manageable and supportive.

If a parent is struggling, it may not be a mechanical issue. Their sense of safety matters.

If your team supports breastfeeding families, reach out to Laurel and schedule her to come educate your team with the most current research!

03/27/2026

I'm so excited! This man is an excellent speaker with so much to share. You don't want to miss this!

We are so excited to announce a special surprise for World Doula Week. The first keynote speaker for the 2026 ICEA Conference is Dr. Neel Shah!😍

Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, is Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, the world's largest digital clinic for women's and family health, and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shah has been recognized with the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Humanitarian of the Year Award from the March of Dimes. He is featured in the 2023 Emmy-nominated film Aftershock, currently streaming on Hulu, and The Color of Care from the Smithsonian Channel and Executive Producer Oprah Winfrey.

You won't want to miss his session!
➡️Click here to learn more about the conference: https://icea.org/conference/