05/15/2025
The time has arrived and 40 weeks have passed by in the blink of an eye! Most of you have been going to your OBGYN appointments, some of you may even have midwives and/or doulas supporting you, but reminder that you need a team when you are transitioning from woman to motherhood. Whether it be a hospital birth, at home or at the birth center, here is a list of birth professionals.
💜Certified Nurse Midwife: Many of you may be familiar with midwives and may already have them on your birth team and others may not have that much exposure to them. Midwives a part of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and are there to intervene (only when necessary) and advocate for mama’s birth goals and/or if medically needed. Many mamas choose to have a midwife on their team so that their birth is more personalized and that their voice is heard.
💜Doula: A doula is a professional who is trained to support a woman emotionally, physically, and emotionally throughout their pregnancy but mostly during labour. Doula’s are there to help mamas and their families so that they have the birth experience that they have envisioned.
💜Doctor of Chiropractic: Doctors of Chiropractic that have received specialized training in pregnancy work with pregnant mamas to restore pelvic balance and function. Due to increased relaxin in the body, it is common for the pelvis to misalign, decrease space for baby, and round ligament pain, to name a few. Chiropractic adjustments helps with creating more room for baby, helping with pelvic + round ligament discomfort, posture, reducing time of labour & delivery and easier breathing.
💜Lactation Consultant: Breastfeeding can sometimes be a struggle for mamas for a wide array of reasons. Lactation consultants are trained to counsel mothers and families on breastfeeding positions, milk supply, painful ni***es, baby refusing breastfeeding, and latching difficulties.
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