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05/12/2026

How can babies breathe underwater?

Whenever I post a water birth story, this is the number one question I am asked.

So, I wanted to share a video of a baby’s head being born out of the water that perfectly illustrates why water birth is OK for most low risk pregnancies.

When a baby’s head is born, they are still receiving oxygen and nutrients through their umbilical cord via the Placenta.

It is not until their body is born, that they take their first breath and bring air into their lungs for the very first time (typically around 10 seconds after their full body is born, but this can vary)

As a mother who had two unmedicated, out of hospital births and is now a Birth Doula for many high risk mothers and pregnancies birthing in the hospital, I love and respect all ways that babies are brought into this world.

One of my missions is to demystify birth so mothers and families feel educated and empowered throughout their journey to parenthood.

Did you know this fact about birth or is this news to you?

Moms are my favorite super heroes 🦸‍♀️ Tag your favorite mom in the comments or send her this post 🥰Mother’s Day is ever...
05/12/2026

Moms are my favorite super heroes 🦸‍♀️

Tag your favorite mom in the comments or send her this post 🥰

Mother’s Day is every day 🙌

05/11/2026

Scrunch Face 😵‍💫

OK, pregnant moms and partners, make sure to save this video about my top 3️⃣ tips for helping your body smoothly guide itself through a labor wave a.k.a. contraction for less intensity and pain.

When you tighten or tense your body, it makes contraction sensation feel 10 times more painful.

When you can release and soften into the waves, they feel much more manageable.

Moms who have labored before, what would you say helped you the most during your childbirth?

05/11/2026

Why Chewing Gum After a C-Section is a Game-Changer for Post-Ileus & Constipation

After a cesarean birth, many moms experience postoperative ileus~ a temporary slowdown of the intestines caused by anesthesia, surgery, and pain medications.

This can lead to painful gas, bloating, and stubborn constipation in those first few days.

GOOD NEWS - Chewing gum helps kickstart your gut again!

It stimulates the “cephalic-vagal reflex” which basically tricks your brain and digestive system into thinking you’re eating.

This boosts saliva, gastric juices, and intestinal contractions, helping your bowels wake up faster without straining.

Studies show gum chewing after C-section can:
• Reduce time to first bowel movement
• Decrease bloating and discomfort
• Speed up recovery of normal gut function

Comment “gum” and I’ll share all my favorite tips and tricks to make those first couple of days postpartum smoother, from gas relief to gentle movement, hydration hacks, and more.

(Always check with your healthcare provider before trying any new postpartum recovery tips.)

Original video from .zionko

Mothers have been the heart of human stories and the eternal muse of artists for centuries. Across cultures and continen...
05/10/2026

Mothers have been the heart of human stories and the eternal muse of artists for centuries.

Across cultures and continents the bond between mother and child has inspired some of the world’s most moving paintings.

These works celebrate unconditional love, quiet strength, sacrifice, and joy that transcend time and space.

Today, in honor of Mother’s Day, I honor the timeless inspiration of the Mama.

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, grandmother, and mother figure whose light continues to shape our world.

Xoxo~ Jessica

05/10/2026

A guided relaxation, for you 🫶

YOU deserve this peace, you deserve this rest.

To all the mothers who work tirelessly to care for their babies, the mother figures, the aunties, the grandmas, the daughters who are missing their moms this Mother’s Day… this peace is for you.

Xoxo~ Jessica

05/09/2026

Dads + Birth Team:

At a certain point in labor, words disappear.

Late active labor + transition is when many women turn inward & talking feels impossible, needs go unspoken, and the body takes over.

Dads ~ these signs might scare you, but honestly? They’re a really good sign.

They usually mean you’re getting very close to meeting your baby.

When she can’t speak, her partner becomes her voice.

That’s why preparing together during pregnancy matters so much.

To read the blog post about how to spot Labor transition signs, comment - SIGN 👇

The Met Gala but make it Postpartum Themed….😜😉🤗👶💛I hope@these slides brought a smile to your face!You are all QUEENS and...
05/08/2026

The Met Gala but make it Postpartum Themed….😜😉🤗👶💛

I hope@these slides brought a smile to your face!

You are all QUEENS and I’d love for you to send this to a Mama or friend who could use the reminder.

05/08/2026

Stop scrolling if you’re pregnant ~ this birth ball changed my entire labor. ❤️

With my first baby + labor, I fought every contraction. I stayed curled up on the couch or hunkered down in the tub, tense and scared. Transition was brutal.

With my second, I did one thing differently. During transition I stayed moving on the birth ball -> circling my hips, rocking, moaning through the waves instead of fighting them.

The difference was night and day.

My daughter literally came out with zero pushing. She was born via fetal ejection reflex, and I fully believe the constant movement on that ball helped her descend with so much ease.

Movement > tension.

Comment “BALL” for my free 5-minute birth ball video that shows exactly how to use it through labor (positions + movement tips).

Save this for later and tag your pregnant bestie🤰🏼

Join us for prenatal yoga every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00pm at Bella Prāṇa Collective in South Tampa 🌞
05/07/2026

Join us for prenatal yoga every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00pm at Bella Prāṇa Collective in South Tampa 🌞

05/07/2026

This is what active management of the birth of the placenta looks like 👀

You see the provider applying gentle cord traction while supporting the uterus after the mother received an injection of Pitocin.

Active Management involves:

• A prophylactic injection of Pitocin (synthetic oxytocin) to help the uterus contract strongly
• Controlled cord traction (gentle pulling on the cord with counter-support on the uterus)
• Often uterine massage/support

Why?
These steps help the placenta deliver faster (usually within 30 minutes), clamp down on blood vessels, and significantly reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

Some moms choose active management, especially if they have risk factors like a history of fibroids, endometriosis, previous postpartum hemorrhage, prolonged labor, or other conditions that increase bleeding risk.

It can provide an extra layer of safety in higher-risk births.

Physiological (expectant/hands-off) management includes no routine Pitocin, waiting for the placenta to separate and deliver on its own through maternal effort, gravity, and skin-to-skin/breastfeeding (which releases natural oxytocin).

The cord usually stays intact until it stops pulsing. This can feel gentler and more empowering for low-risk births, though it may take longer (up to 30+ minutes) and carries a slightly higher chance of heavier bleeding for some.
Both approaches are valid, it comes down to your preferences, risk factors, and birth setting.

What was your experience with birthing the placenta~ active management or physiological? I’d love to hear!

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