Beautiful Birth Doula Services

19/10/2021

If you are wondering where I have been… school has taken me on a WILD ride! Attending births, holding moms, and snuggling babies is still a thing, but I also have some fun news to share!!

I started a Birth Podcast! I’ve been learning so much and have even had to film myself doing things so often, I decided I may as well kill two birds with one stone, right?

Beautiful Birth now has its own YouTube channel where I will upload educational videos and share my midwifery journey with the world!

First up is the pelvis. Go and subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and stay tuned for more!

19/10/2021

I started a Birth Podcast! I’ve been learning so much and have even had to film myself doing things so often, I decided I may as well kill two birds with one stone, right?

Beautiful Birth now has its own YouTube channel where I will upload educational videos and share my midwifery journey with the world!

First up is the pelvis. Go and subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and stay tuned for more!

Have you ever thought the pelvis was one large bone? Have you ever wondered how the pelvis structure impacts fetal descent? Today we talk about the paternal ...

17/05/2021

My second term as a student midwife has began and I am almost finished with my observation phase of my birth experience!🎉
I have THREE more spots left to fill for the months of June and July and am offering $150 off my services until August 1st, in hopes to fill them with families I can serve 🥰

My website is linked in my bio, so run and check it out!

25/03/2021

About a month away from finishing my first trimester as a student midwife! I cannot believe I've made it this far. Not only has the academic portion of my learning been heavy, but the consumption of the ugly truth surrounding racism, oppression, s*xism, and its ties to the birth world is a LOT.
I love it. I'm exhausted, but I love it. My heart and mind are expanding with love, passion, and excitement. Everyone is shocked when I tell them this is a 4ish year endeavor with a bachelors degree at the end. Midwives are medical professionals and absolutely deserve that title! I'm thrilled to be apart of a generation of midwives changing the face of maternal health care for the better.
Go hug a midwife and thank them for their sacrifice. They could use it 😘

09/02/2021

Midwifery school is everything I thought it would be and yet, so different. I still can't believe that this is no longer something I am just manifesting. I am actually living it! ❤😭

14/01/2021

Generally speaking, there are two different approaches to childbirth when it comes to care providers. Many on both sides of the spectrum will incorporate elements from both models of care into their practice.
It is worth the time it takes to truly research and find the best provider for you. One that meets your expectations and maybe matches your morals and beliefs. Location, cost, and insurance coverage are important but don't let those distract you! Finding the right care provider can make or break this experience for you.
Being empowered begins with making informed decisions. Doulas are wonderful sources when it comes to looking for the right birth provider. If you are having second thoughts about your Doctor or Midwife, ask your Doula for recommendations!

13/01/2021

Z is for... Zygote!
A single celled organism resulting in a fertilized egg. Turning into an embryo and later a fetus, all of us were once tiny, little, single cells with nothing but opportunity before us!
I won't lie. Finding a word that began with Z in reference to pregnancy was not easy 😅

12/01/2021

While I worked through the , I wanted an opportunity to address biological s*x and personal identity.
As someone who identifies as a woman, I have struggled with my inability to get pregnant and have my own children. My whole life was tied to my fertility. I NEEDED to be a Mother. There was nothing more pressing. My world turned upside down as I began taking medications and my husband was giving me shots in the butt. To no avail, we have yet to have babies and my sense of self has been tampered with.
In the birth world, there is a lot of complex and crucial components to consider when we talk about s*x, gender, and biology. Our genitiles and our reproductive organs are a result of a random egg and a random s***m bringing their cells together. They are not inherently an important component to our identity. As we grow in our individual environments and circumstances, we develop relationships and connections with our gender and what that means varies for us all. For some, this immediately brings confusion and trial as they navigate things like gender dysphoria. For me, it was the unsuspecting fertility issues that disconnected me from my own idea of what it meant to be a woman.
All of these concepts are new and scattered in my brain. I have been working on understanding them and applying what I learn to myself and to my life as a birth worker. I hope to offer inclusive care to every pregnant person, regardless of what complexities they bring to the table. I want to make birth a safe and empowering experience for anyone who seeks my care. To me, that means stripping all of my original thoughts of gender and s*x and opening myself up to the intricate uniqueness that is found within each human being.
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09/01/2021

I know we just talked about the , but I like to seperate the two in my mind.
The uterus is a muscular organ. It needs blood flow and oxygen. The womb is a home. It is a safe, warm, peaceful place. Your baby doesn't know its floating in fluid, it only knows the sound of your heart and the gentle rock of your movements.
When preparing for birth, it could help to create an intimate and trusting relationship with your uterus by seeing it as more than just a muscle.

07/01/2021

Look at that cheesy baby! 😍
Vernix is a white coating developed in utero around 19 weeks gestation, continuing to grow until about 34 weeks. By week 40, most of it has shed into the amniotic fluid. If your baby is born a little earlier, they may end up with quite a bit of vernix on their skin. But, there's no need to worry!
Vernix is good for the skin. There is no immediate need to bathe your baby post birth (in most cases), so the WHO recommends leaving it on the skin anywhere from 6-24 hours. Of course, there is no harm in choosing to bathe your baby sooner if you'd like ❤

06/01/2021

The uterus. Profound, wise, and divine.
When not pregnant, the uterus is roughly the size of your fist. During pregnancy, it will grow to the size of a watermelon and shrink right back down post birth.
Pretty incredible, right?

03/01/2021

Each stage of pregnancy comes with its own triumphs and challenges. Morning sickness and bloat, gender reveals and maternity shoots. Even in the worst of times, each trimester is a milestone to celebrate!
What trimester are you currently in? Tell us about your experience so far. Challenges? Triumphs? 👇