Victoria Yost Birth Doula Services

11/06/2021

I had a cesarean…..

If you’ve been following me along for a while now you’d know that I am a birth doula. As a birth doula I support and advocate for women to have the birth of their dreams.
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My birth of my dreams was to have an unmediated birth at a Birth Center with a tub. I didn’t get that…. And I AM STILL SO HAPPY.
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As a doula I am 100% aware of how rapidly birth can change, and with my clients I work hard for them to have a plan A, plan B, and plan C. Having plans is not about trying to control your birth outcome, but rather to educate yourself about all your options. No one wants to be in the throws of an emergency having to learn new terminology or options. So planning ahead of time is important. And I am glad we took this approach.
[Birth Story In The Slides]
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Due to some concerns the week leading up to me going into labor. We opted to transfer to Labor and Delivery and enact our “Plan B” plan. I went into labor the night of October 29 and labored naturally until the following morning when I requested an epidural to help me further relax and dilate.
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I labored for over 24 hours with the epidural before I started to push. I pushed in all positions possible to me for 4 hours, but it became clear that something we could not see was happening. It was then that we enacted “Plan C”.
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My Cesarean was never considered an emergency since we had plenty of time to make decisions and both Gabriel and I were doing so well. It was clear however, that if I continued as I was, an emergency could very well arise.
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Ultimately we discovered that Gabriel was in a bad position and caught on my tailbone in my pelvis, which ultimately caused some swelling to his head.
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Gabriel was born 8lbs 13oz (according to the hospital, but that’s still contested), 21 inches long at 1:50 in the afternoon on a beautiful sunny day. I have to admit the labor was HARD and very emotionally draining, but I am so glad we made preparations and that we received so much support from friends and family. Especially my parents and In-Laws.
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I would like to thank Anne Arundel Medical Center for their amazing Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum nurses. Dr. Brathwaite for preforming a relaxing and empowering cesarean. The Luminis Midwifery team for taking such good care of us the entirety of our pregnancy. And lastly Shannon Crush of Birth as You Wish Birth Services for being my amazing Doula and keeping me calm and supported during the change.
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We are home and recovering and appreciate everyone’s kind words of support and prayers. As you can imagine recovery from such an ordeal is very intense both emotionally and physically. I will be taking time for us.

11/06/2021

I am extremely pleased to announce the birth of our son Gabriel!
We are so happy and excited here and will be enjoying an extended postpartum period.

I will be excited to start attending births again sometime in mid-late Spring 2022 as a Birth As You Wish birth doula.

09/08/2021

As my own time to give birth is rapidly approaching, my zeal for helping others to achieve their birth goals has not diminished.

I am pleased to announce that I have opened an Etsy shop where I will be selling birth plan templates. Eventually I will be offering customizable services, but for now, please enjoy this Instant Downloadable for you to fill out at your own leisure.

-Victoria Yost

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Thank you for showing interest in this Digital Downloadable Birth Plan Template What you will receive: A downloadable PDF file of this template, without watermarks. How to fill out your birth plan: There are six sections within this birth plan template. Section 1 you will fill out your name, your

06/04/2021

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06/04/2021

I have received several inquiries regarding Doula Services for later this year and I realized I haven’t updated this page!!!!

My husband and I are excited to announce that we are expecting a baby later this fall! Because of this exciting news, any clients I currently have will the the only clients I am taking this year! I hope to be back supporting and educating family’s in person in mid 2022. Until then, find me on Tiktok posted childbirth education videos username is: thymeandtenderness

11/16/2020

09/22/2020

[BIRTH PHOTOS]
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I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a beautiful home birth last week along side some amazing midwives and who captured some amazing pictures.
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This was my second time working as a Doula for this family and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! There is something so special and magical about home births! Everything was so peaceful and tranquil.
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Often times people ask me: “what exactly does a birth doula do?” Sometimes I struggle to explain. I’m the type of Doula that loves to nurture you and be right at your side for whatever you physically need in that moment. So I am so grateful to have worked along side Melissa because now I have amazing photos to share!

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07/23/2020

To all the dad's out there- I see you. I see you being banned from prenatal appointments that you would normally attend, being kept from witnessing that first heartbeat in person, being told that you can't be there for ultrasounds and my heart just shatters. But you know what else I see? I see you doing your very best to step into the role that the doula would have been in for the ideal birth plan. I see you supporting your partner in making big decisions such as switching to a homebirth. I see you wearing those masks for hours on end, doing whatever is necessary to be there to welcome your child into this crazy beautiful world. So from me to you, I see you, and I applaud you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/15/2020

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07/04/2020

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Congratulations to the family!
“One of our clients recently had an unexpected and exciting ride to the birth center....."We live 10 mins from the Minnesota Birth Center. I didn’t realize I was in labor until 1:15pm, we got in the car at 1:21pm, my water broke at 1:24pm and baby was born IN THE CAR on the side of the street (49th and Chicago Ave) at 1:26pm! Midwife Christy Anderson was on our car speaker phone helping coach my husband on how to deliver the baby. She met us in the parking lot when we arrived!" Congratulations on your beautiful family!”

06/29/2020

06/24/2020

Expecting? Need help packing your hospital bag? Look no further!

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