Mallory Villafuerte - East Tx Crunchy-ish Doula

01/26/2026

01/21/2026

Heathy mom Healthy Baby undercuts and diminishes the birthing desires each family may have.

01/21/2026

Doulas: The Versatile Birth Companions 🌟
One of the unique things about doulas is that we’re like the chameleons of the birth world. We’re there through it all: from peaceful home births to bustling hospital rooms, from epidurals to natural labors, and yes, sometimes even standing by during a C-section. We see birth in all its forms and settings, and that means we bring a wealth of experience to support you in yours.
No matter where or how you choose to birth, your doula has probably seen it, supported it, and is ready to be there for you.

01/20/2026

🚩✋️Pitocin ≠ Oxytocin🚩✋️
Pitocin does not cross the blood–brain barrier, so you don’t get the same endorphin release that helps manage contractions with natural oxytocin.

01/19/2026

Natural birth doesn’t happen because it’s easy.
It happens because you decide to keep going
even when it’s hard.

01/18/2026

Some babies will rock under the p***c bone to make the rotation to exit the pelvis! The top of their head may bob in and out like a turtle.🐢
This is mostly seen in the lithotomy position. Changing positions can help create space for baby to move under the p***c bone to be delivered.

01/16/2026

Doulas help support partners too

01/16/2026

🤰Transition can feel intense, shaky, and overwhelming but it’s also a powerful sign that birth is close. These are the moments when encouragement matters most.
Words that steady and strengthen:
🫶“Nothing is wrong. This is intense because it’s working.”
⭐️“You don’t have to do this long. Just this wave.”
🩷“Your body knows exactly what to do.”
❤️“You are safe. Your baby is safe.”
🫶“Every surge is bringing your baby closer.”

01/15/2026

There is no wrong way to sound in labor.
The goal isn’t silence. ‼️‼️
It’s relaxation, efficiency, and body awareness.
If screaming helps someone cope and stay present → that matters.
If guiding sound helps labor progress → that’s a powerful tool.
As a doula, this is where gentle cues, reassurance, and grounding support can make a big difference 🤍

01/15/2026

Labor progression is unpredictable and doesn't follow a straight line, with dilation and effacement varying greatly between individuals and even within the same labor; a cervix can dilate from 3cm to 10cm in hours, or stay at 4cm for hours, with factors like baby's position, contractions, hormones, and even fear influencing the process, making dilation numbers just a snapshot, not a precise predictor of time to birth. 

⚠️Why Cervical Exams Aren't a Straight Line‼️

Subjectivity: Different providers can estimate dilation and effacement (how soft/thin the cervix is) slightly differently.

Cervical Recoil: The cervix can even dilate and then partially close or "recoil".

Non-Predictive Power: A "ripe" cervix (dilated/effaced) before labor doesn't mean labor will start soon; similarly, slow dilation doesn't always mean prolonged labor.

Holistic Process: Labor involves the whole body, not just the cervix; baby's position, uterine strength, hormones, and the environment all play huge roles. 

01/15/2026