Breathe Birth Services

04/03/2026

Hire the team that supports you and combats some of the big reasons for the high cesarean rates 🩷

In Mississippi the average is even higher than that. How can you reduce your chances of an unnecessary c-section with your first pregnancy?

HIRE THE TEAM THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE BIRTH YOU WANT!!

- Avoid non-medically necessary inductions! Common reasons for inductions that are NOT Evidence Based:
Due Date
Size of baby *without gestational diabetes*
Maternal Age
Maternal Size
Mild Swelling
Mild BP Changes
39 Weeks
Dr Vacation

-Do not go to the hospital with Mild, irregular contractions past 37 weeks.
So many women go in at 1-2cm and are augmented with pitocin. This IS an induction, it's just not worded that way.

HIRE THE TEAM THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE BIRTH YOU WANT!!!

03/26/2026

Your placenta literally grows an entire human.

And then… we just throw it away?

Some moms choose to encapsulate it to support their postpartum healing—and some think that’s wild.

Both are valid.

Tell me your honest opinion:
👇 Amazing idea or absolutely not?

03/18/2026

Today's adventure in birthwork is alot of driving. Up to Hattiesburg to pick up a placenta from a client who lives in Jackson and then over to Moss Point for a postpartum visit with a monitrice client

03/17/2026

Local drop off of capsules with a cord keepsake and 2 prints today 🩷

02/26/2026

You always thought pregnancy would feel peaceful.

Instead… it’s 3 a.m. Google searches.
Replaying appointments in your head.
Smiling and saying “I’m fine” when you don’t feel fine.

But what you actually crave?

To wake up steady.
To walk into appointments clear.
To feel calm in the room when it matters most.
To know someone is in your corner — not just medically, but emotionally.

You don’t want more information.

You want confidence.
You want peace.
You want to feel powerful instead of unsure.

That’s what support is supposed to feel like.

If you’re craving steady, personal support through your pregnancy and birth... message me “STEADY.” 🩷

02/23/2026

Let's chat delayed cord clamping... How long was your babies cord clamp delayed? Do you know the risks and benefits?

02/21/2026

✨ What Is a Due Date… Really? ✨

A “due date” isn’t an expiration date.
It’s an estimate.

Traditionally, providers calculate your estimated due date (EDD) as 40 weeks from the first day of your last period. But here’s what many families don’t realize:

👉 Only a small percentage of babies are actually born on their exact due date.
👉 Pregnancy length varies from woman to woman.
👉 There is a normal range of time when healthy babies are born.

Research shows that for first-time moms especially, it’s very common to still be pregnant at 40 weeks. Many go into labor naturally closer to 41 weeks and beyond.

⚖️ The important part?
There’s a balance between patience and safety.

Risks can increase after 41 weeks, which is why good monitoring, informed conversations, and individualized care matter so much.

This is why I remind my clients:

Your body is not on a timer.
Your baby is not “late” at 40 weeks.
And informed decision-making is powerful.

As your doula, my role is to:
✔️ Help you understand your options
✔️ Support you through monitoring conversations
✔️ Encourage evidence-based choices
✔️ Remind you that your birth is not a deadline

Due dates are helpful.
But they are not destiny. 🩷

My most common suggestion to my clients and women in general is to give the people around you the due month or maybe a 1-2 Week later date to save your sanity from well meaning people.

02/19/2026

There is so much strength in this photo. 🤍

This mama planned a home birth, trusted her body, and when the moment called for it, she trusted her resources too. Choosing a home birth transfer is not a failure — it’s wisdom. It’s discernment. It’s a mother doing exactly what she’s meant to do: making the best decision for her baby and herself.

This is one of the many reasons a doula matters. When plans shift, I don’t. I’m there to help bridge communication, provide steady support, protect the birth space, and remind a mama of her strength — no matter the setting. Home or hospital, calm and confident support makes all the difference.

Birth isn’t about a location. It’s about safety, support, and being surrounded by a team that honors your choices.

Utilizing your resources isn’t giving up. It’s powerful. 💛

And this mama....She is strong! 💪🏼