Courtney Dearie - Postpartum Doula

Courtney Dearie - Postpartum Doula Servicing the greater San Diego area with high quality postpartum support.

Today we celebrate ALL women! International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorat...
03/09/2022

Today we celebrate ALL women!

International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

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Does Two Moms = Double the Mothers’ Instinct?It’s expected that women have some sort of instinctive desire to have child...
03/01/2022

Does Two Moms = Double the Mothers’ Instinct?

It’s expected that women have some sort of instinctive desire to have children and somehow also know how to take care of them, regardless of needs, wants, or experience.

And while wanting to have children and take care of them is great, the idea that just because you’re a woman you should “instinctively” know what to do once they are born is unrealistic and adds a whole lot of unnecessary anxiety and stress.

So, what is maternal instinct, and why has its concept lasted for so long?

The idea of maternal instinct implies that there is an innate knowledge and set of caregiving behaviors that are an automatic part of becoming and being a mother.
But in reality, the idea of a maternal instinct can be quite exaggerated.

History would have us believe that maternal instinct is what motivates us to want to have children and then know exactly what to do once they arrive. However, a birthing person, - or anyone parenting a child - learns on the job, through instruction, good role models, and observing what works with each child.

This “learning on the job” happens from the time a baby is born. This is a time when many assume maternal instinct should kick in and result in instant feelings of “motherly love.”

But instead, these feelings of affection develop several days after birth, with some parents struggling to feel them even several months later.

Support is the biggest part of my job ❤️‍🩹

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Bridget “Biddy” Mason was born enslaved in Georgia during the early 19th century. She was not only a midwife, but an adv...
02/28/2022

Bridget “Biddy” Mason was born enslaved in Georgia during the early 19th century. She was not only a midwife, but an advocate for other enslaved Black people. Her last owner moved west to California and there she petitioned for her and her family’s freedom. Once she was free, she began to save money from her midwifery practice. She founded the first African Methodist Episcopal Church in L.A. Through Mason’s acquired wealth, she became known as a local philanthropist. She donated to many charities, fed and housed low-income families, and visited prisoners. She also founded an elementary school for Black children. Bridget “Biddy” Mason’s contribution to improving the lives of Black families will not be forgotten. Mason was fond of saying, "If you hold your hand closed, nothing good can come in. The open hand is blessed, for it gives in abundance, even as it receives." (August 15, 1818 – January 15, 1891)

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The dreaded time is here - teething! Here are two massages help relieve pain and mitigate swollen gums.•••••••• ...
02/27/2022

The dreaded time is here - teething! Here are two massages help relieve pain and mitigate swollen gums.

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Feeling helpless during these unprecedented time is something we’ve all come to know too well. Do your part to lend aid ...
02/27/2022

Feeling helpless during these unprecedented time is something we’ve all come to know too well. Do your part to lend aid to the children and families of Ukraine. Links in bio to donate to

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Did you know rubbing your baby's forehead gently and slowly could help them fall asleep? The slow rhythmic motion helps ...
02/25/2022

Did you know rubbing your baby's forehead gently and slowly could help them fall asleep? The slow rhythmic motion helps them settle and calm. Try these two massages before nap or bedtime.

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Pregnancy is possible for transgender men and non-binary people who retain a functioning va**na, ovaries, and a uterus. ...
02/24/2022

Pregnancy is possible for transgender men and non-binary people who retain a functioning va**na, ovaries, and a uterus. Regardless of prior hormone replacement therapy treatments, the progression of pregnancy and birthing procedures are the same as those of cisgender women.

There is a severe lack of awareness, services, and medical assistance available to pregnant trans men and non-binary people. Inaccessibility to these services may lead to difficulty in finding comfortable and supportive services concerning prenatal and postnatal care. As well as an increased risk for unsafe or unhealthy practices.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am here to provide a safe space with zero judgment, open arms and a full heart.

🤍💖💙🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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# trans birth # nonbinarybirth

Dr. Dickens was an American physician, medical and social activist, health equity advocate, researcher, health administr...
02/22/2022

Dr. Dickens was an American physician, medical and social activist, health equity advocate, researcher, health administrator, and health educator. She was the first Black woman to be admitted to the American College of Surgeons in 1950, and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dickens worked at several private practices and clinics including the Aspiranto Health Home founded by Dr. Virginia Alexander, and the Teen Clinic at The University of Pennsylvania which she founded. Strongly motivated to provide better healthcare to the African-American community, these jobs enabled Dickens to combat the racial and residential segregation integrated into medicine at the time.

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Foot massage is an effective way to calm, soothe and relax. Help with digestion and gas relief and it’s easy to do anywh...
01/05/2022

Foot massage is an effective way to calm, soothe and relax. Help with digestion and gas relief and it’s easy to do anywhere.

Diagram 1: This area involves the Vagus nerve which helps with digestion and relaxation. Glide thumb down to base of big toe. Repeat 3-5 times.

Diagram 2: Also stimulate the Vagus nerve by gliding your thumb from top of big toe to heel on the inside of the foot for calm & relaxation. 3-5 times.

Diagram 3: Use thumbs and apply medium pressure to solar plexus and rotate counter clockwise. This massage helps with sleep and gas relief, this is great for the middle of the night.

Remember to always warm hands and use light to medium pressure.

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Happy 2022!!!••••••
01/01/2022

Happy 2022!!!

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As 2021 draws to a close, resolutions are on everyone’s mind. This past year was difficult and full of negativity. It’s ...
12/31/2021

As 2021 draws to a close, resolutions are on everyone’s mind.

This past year was difficult and full of negativity. It’s hard to not let that seep in to our lives.

If we let go of the energy spent judging ourselves, others, the stigma of mental health, ect. imagine what we could do with that brain space and physical energy.

Let's normalize that postpartum is hard.

Let's acknowledge that navigating feeding yourself and little humans can feel overwhelming.

Let's validate the burden of body image struggles.

Let's prove to ourselves that seeking support is not a sign of weakness.

Let’s normalize postpartum depression and psychosis.

Leaving some of these ideas or practices behind aren’t easy to do. They are entrenched in society and in our own daily habits. The effort is worth it.

We can only go up from here.

Happy 2022!

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