Willow Birth and Postpartum Doula

09/19/2025

2 deliveries in 14 hours. Both these births reminded me of how much I love what I do and how cool birth is. Watching how position changes and different breathing techniques affect the birth outcome. From inversion to doing tug a war for pushing. If you are pregnant or know someone who’s pregnant, get the doula!

09/13/2025

In her research on Respectful Maternity Care, EBB Team Member Dr. Morgan Richardson Cayama asked mothers and birthing people for their recommendations on ways to make sure that care during pregnancy and birth is high-quality and respectful.

One of the most common recommendations was encouraging pregnant people to do their own research when it comes to picking out a hospital or birth setting and a care provider. They felt that it was important that you make a birth plan early, discuss this plan with potential care providers, and find someone (and someplace) willing to honor your preferences. It’s also important that your care provider makes you feel comfortable and supported, and that you trust yourself and your intuition when it comes to making decisions about your care.

They also encouraged other mothers and birthing people to get some type of support during labor, like a doula or a close family member or friend, who is also willing to advocate for you if needed and if this is something you desire.

You can hear more about Dr. Morgan’s research and Respectful Maternity Care by checking out EBB Episode #369 “What is Mistreatment in Childbirth” and our new 2-page handout, the “Evidence on Respectful Care in Pregnancy and Birth” at ebbirth.com/rmc.

09/11/2025

Welcome August BBC Babies!!! ❤️

09/11/2025

*Our 2nd guiding concept*

‘Human milk is the natural food for babies, uniquely meeting their changing needs.’

Most people know that human milk contains antibodies, but did you know that those antibodies are tailor made for your specific baby? 👌

Did you also know that when it's a hotter day your milk will change to provide more hydration? If your baby is going through a growth spurt it will provide more calories. At night time it makes hormones which help your baby drift off into a peaceful sleep.

You might have heard colostrum being referred to as liquid gold. If colostrum is liquid gold then mature milk is liquid diamonds 💎. When your milk transitions from that concentrated colostrum (first milk) to the more bountiful second milk, it doesn't lose any of the benefits. It's still full of antibodies, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and live cells to list a few components. It changes to meet the needs of the baby it is being produced for.

Human milk is truly amazing and unique.

09/10/2025

I work with some amazing midwives! Come book a consultation with us to discuss your options for your birth! https://balancebirthcenters.com/book-now/

Your haven for holistic childbirth experiences. Start your journey here.

09/08/2025

Hello! 🌼
I am one of the doulas with Balance Birth Center. I am here to support you on your journey to parenthood! Whether you need prenatal guidance, labor support, or postpartum assistance, we provide compassionate care tailored to your needs.

✨ **What We Offer:**
- Continuous emotional and physical support during labor
- Evidence-based information for informed choices
- Assistance with birth plans
- Postpartum support

We currently have openings for new clients! If you're interested in our doula services or want to schedule a consultation, please reach out.

💌 Schedule a consultation here https://balancedoulas.youcanbook.me/selectTeamMember?i=itt_05e9bee9-5f6d-401d-847d-586e6d94105c

or visit our website for more information. https://balancebirthcenters.com

We can't wait to support you! 🌸

08/24/2025

🚨 VBAC Reality Check! 🚨

Is your care "VBAC Tolerant" or "VBAC Friendly"? The distinction is HUGE. One is restrictive, the other is truly supportive.

Choose wisely. Your birth experience depends on it!

✨ Find your truly supportive care with Birthify.
👉 birthify.net

07/17/2025

Reconsidering your birth plan?

It’s not too late!

If your due date is in August, September, or October, and you’ve been thinking more and more about what you really want for your birth - quiet, connection, confidence - we’re here.

Our limited time Grand Opening Special welcomes families who hoped for a community birth but started care elsewhere. You’ll receive $200 off for every standard prenatal visit you’ve already had - up to $1,600 off your birth package.

Whether you’re coming from a hospital practice, a clinic, or just feeling like something’s missing - we meet you where you are, and walk with you from here.

🕊️ Personalized, midwife-led care
🏡 Birth center and home birth options
📩 Message us or click the link in bio to learn more

Spots are limited - we believe in slow care, not crowded schedules.

Book a free consultation, online, at: https://balancebirthcenters.com/

05/01/2025

This year our birth center is nominated for Favorite Place to Have a Baby and Prenatal and Postpartum Classes AND our beloved Sarah Foster is nominated for Favorite Midwife 🤍
If you have a moment, we’d be honored if you’d share and vote for TBC and Sarah!
TulsaKids Magazine

https://www.tulsakids.com/2025-family-favorites/

04/18/2025

April is c-section awareness month. Growing and birthing a baby is no easy feat! Giving birth via c-section comes with extra challenges, including the need for cutting through 7 layers to reach baby!

In April, we recognize the moms who've had to go through this major operation to safely welcome their little ones. We raise awareness to reduce c-sections that may not be required and could put people at unnecessary risks associated with surgery. We celebrate the advancements in care that allow safe births via c-section when needed.

04/17/2025

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