River of Life Birth Services, LLC.

11/15/2018

Now THIS is impressive! A great reminder that you can be a mother AND continue to run after your personal goals (pun fully intended 😉🤱)!

When Jaime Sloan realized that she was on pace to set a personal record at the Ironman 70.3, she decided not to stop to pump breast milk.

04/09/2018

Looking for some more information on how doulas can decrease the chances of death during childbirth? MPR will be doing a story on this exact topic at 11AM this morning!

Tune Into 91.1fm or head on over to www.mprnews.org to listen!

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10/15/2017

Vulnerability doesn’t come naturally to us. We feel exposed, raw, and uncomfortable sharing the things that mean the most to us in our lives. So many avoid talking about their experience with pregnancy loss, but could it be possible that sharing our experiences would aid in healing that brokenness?
Regardless of if you’ve experienced a miscarriage or a stillbirth, your experience matters. We will listen, and it may just help someone going through the loss of their babe.

Stillbirths are rarely spoken about. But insights from those who have navigated the heartbreaking experience can help parents come to terms with their grief.

10/02/2017

09/11/2017

Who wants a free diaper bag?
Every Momma-to-be, that's who.

This company is getting ready to launch a versatile, stylish new diaper bag. All you have to do is share this link with your friends, have 20 of them enter their email address in, and you get one for free! You can also get massively discounted diaper bags for friends entering in their email address. It's that simple!

Geburt 4 in 1 Diaper Bag

08/30/2017

I love this for so many reasons!
https://www.today.com/parents/midwife-rides-inflatable-swan-through-flood-deliver-baby-t88271

After her Katy, Texas neighborhood flooded last week, midwife Cathy Rude hitched a ride on an inflatable swan to deliver her patient's baby.

08/18/2017

As my business grows, Im committed to educating myself and others on all things baby. Infant safety, baby brands, and options in how your care for that little bundle of joy are just a few topics I am a resource for. Whether you would like to try some products before committing, or you have questions to be answered on safe sleep for your babe, I'm your girl.
I'd love to hear how I can help your growing family!

08/08/2017

I love supporting families in their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. It's so fulfilling to serve and see others fulfilled in becoming parents.

But what in the world is a doula, and why would anyone hire one? Here's a great, evidence based article answering both of those questions. I'd love to hear from you if you have questions or are interested in what I do!

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

What is a doula? According to DONA International, a doula is a professional who is trained in childbirth and provides continuous support to a mother before, during, and just after birth (postpartum doulas are not covered in this article). Doula comes from a Greek word that means “a woman who serves”...