Zoe Bella Birth Services :: Trisha Olow

07/04/2025

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07/02/2025

Addicting sound!

06/14/2025

Breech birth, a variation of normal, not a reason for a C-section. My mother was born breech in 1929 in Italy.

05/03/2025

Sometimes birth endorphins are really high!

04/14/2025

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Water birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes https://ow.ly/nr7O50R9Nzi

02/23/2025

"Breastmilk Production✨⁠
It is so important for women to have an understanding of how our breasts make milk. ⁠
💛Our breasts contain clusters of cells called “Alveoli”. Milk production occurs within those cells. ⁠
💛After birth our brain releases Oxytocin and Prolactin when we birth the placenta, and baby snuggles with us and begins nursing.⁠
💛The receptors inside the “Alveoli” pick up on the Prolactin and then begin producing milk within themselves! ⁠
💛When baby breastfeeds, Oxytocin is released which squeezes the Alveoli and causes milk to come down get out through our milk ducts. This is often referred to as a “let-down”.⁠
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✨Pretty amazing, huh? ✨ ⁠
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💛As we continue our breastfeeding journey our milk supply becomes more driven on supply and demand. 💛When the Alveoli are filled with milk they change shape which stop them from being receptive to Prolactin. But when the cells empty during breastfeeding or pumping, they go back to their regular shape and this allows Prolactin to re-enter and signal them to make more milk! This is the science behind why we often remind women that empty breasts make milk faster!

02/18/2025

My clients tell me this all the time!

People often claim we have limited research done on placental consumption, when actually there is a great body of medical literature spanning over 100 years. For example this study from 1917 found that "the percentage of protein and lactose contained in breast milk increased after ingestion of desiccated placenta."

Hammett F S, Mcneile L G. The Effect Of The Ingestion Of Desiccated Placenta On The
Variations In The Composition Of Human Milk During The First Eleven Days After
Parturition. J Biol Chem. 1917;30:145–153.

https://brilliantbirthacademy.com/placenta-encapsulator-certification-course/

02/17/2025

DAD classes! Yes!

HUFFS HELP Empowered Fatherhood: A Guide for New & Expectant Dads
Instructor: Memphis Huff V
Location: A Family Affair Birth Center, Poway
Becoming a father is one of the most transformative experiences in a man’s life—but too often, dads are left wondering, “What’s my role? How can I help? Who supports me?”
This one-of-a-kind class fills a critical gap in the community by providing education, advocacy, and a strong support system for fathers navigating pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
What You’ll Gain:
✔️ Practical Guidance – Learn how to provide meaningful support to your partner throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
✔️ Emotional Preparedness – Explore how to navigate your own feelings, manage stress, and step into fatherhood with confidence.
✔️ Effective Communication – Gain tools to strengthen your relationship and advocate for both your partner and yourself.
✔️ Redefining Fatherhood – Break free from outdated societal expectations of being just the “protector/provider” and embrace active, engaged parenthood.
✔️ Community & Connection – Join a group of like-minded fathers, share experiences, and build a strong support network.
This class is not just about showing up—it’s about stepping up. Your role as a father can make all the difference, and with the right tools, you’ll be prepared to lead with confidence, compassion, and connection.
Join us and take the first step toward becoming the father your family needs.
🔹 Limited spots available – sign up today!

08/15/2024

Yes! If you know, you know! These are gold! ⭐️🤣🤣🤣

08/15/2024

07/24/2024

Greetings! We are looking for adults in the last month of pregnancy (36-42 weeks) with their first child to participate in a research project on the mental well-being of new mothers.
The project involves three surveys (one before and two after birth). We hope this research will provide information that will ultimately support mothers in this exciting and challenging phase of their lives.
The study is conducted by Dr. Rebecca Brand at Villanova University.
For more information, please click the "Send Message" link on this post.