Doula Candice - Full Spectrum Doula

11/16/2025

Losing your innocence to pregnancy, infancy, child loss is understanding that those sweet, snuggly, happy, precious baby items people purchase from the store may have been held, hugged, maybe even cried on...

11/14/2025

It might seem like birthing on your back is just the way it's always been, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.

Throughout most of human history, people gave birth upright. That could be squatting, kneeling, sitting, or straight up standing. This lets gravity do some of the work.

But how did lying flat become standard? Well, in the 18th and 19th centuries (1700's and 1800's) doctors began taking over birth from midwives. This position made it easier for the doctor to see and perform procedures/manage the birth, not necessarily easier for the birthing person.

These days we know there's no "right" position, but upright and active positions have been shown to shorten labor and help the baby descend more smoothly.

Birth works best when we let bodies do what they were designed to do.

11/13/2025

Yes to every bit of this. Tiffany Muniz CLC, Certified Birth Doula is right on with this one.

One of the cheapest, most helpful pregnancy hacks EVER (this 4lb bag was LESS THAN $4!!)

Pregnancy asks so much of your body — physically, emotionally, and energetically. An Epsom salt bath can be such a simple way to refill your cup. 🌿

✨ Why it helps:
Epsom salt is rich in magnesium sulfate, a naturally occurring mineral that the body absorbs through the skin. Magnesium helps:
💧 Ease muscle tension and cramping
💧 Calm the nervous system and support better sleep
💧 Reduce swelling and soreness
💧 Encourage relaxation for both body and mind

Soaking in warm (not hot) water allows your muscles to soften, your breath to deepen, and your body to receive a quiet dose of nourishment. It's like a gentle exhale for your whole body!!!

🛁 How to enjoy it:
Add 1–2 cups of pure Epsom salt to your bath and soak for 15–20 minutes. Light a candle, sip your electrolytes or NORA tea, and give yourself permission to relax ❤

11/06/2025

Advocacy looks good on you and even better in sticker form.

Birth nerd energy starts here. -> BirthNerds.com

10/26/2025

A timely reminder from MCU alumna

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This is your friendly Halloween Season reminder that unless you want to start seeing me regularly for prenatal visits that activated charcoal (used to color drinks and food black) can interfere with your oral birth control.

Have a safe & fun Spooky Season!

10/23/2025

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10/22/2025

10/21/2025

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10/15/2025

Shhhhh don’t tell Sarah but I will honor this price for due dates through November….. births in or around Effingham, Olney, Breeze, Mt Vernon or Shiloh Illinois. Ask for me when you book your consultation through Trinity Doula Services

10/14/2025

“Dating pregnancy is not an exact science and there is considerable variation between women.

It is normal that some women naturally have longer pregnancies than others.

The idea that something terrible will happen if a woman remains pregnant for a moment longer than 42 weeks just isn’t true.

The baby doesn’t turn into a pumpkin at midnight.”

It’s so important that women have full information and are able to look at the pros and cons of different courses of action before making the decisions that are right for them.

Part of that is sorting the myths from the facts.

This quote is from my book, “Inducing Labour: making informed decisions."

Find out more about that and my other books and explore birth-related information and decision making at www.sarawickham.com/iol

10/11/2025