Mallory Villafuerte - East Tx Crunchy-ish Doula

Mallory Villafuerte - East Tx Crunchy-ish Doula My desire is to serve and support.

Bible Believing Christian, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator,
Breastmilk Jewlery Creator,
Breastfeeding Counselor

I believe ALL women should be well educated on every decision they make during their pregnancy and birth.

🤱🏻🤰 September 20th, come sit in for my childbirth education class 🤱🏻🤰
09/08/2025

🤱🏻🤰 September 20th, come sit in for my childbirth education class 🤱🏻🤰

09/04/2025

✨️There's more to a Cervical Check than dilation.
🤰 Take the initiative to inform yourself on the birthing process.

🌟If you don't ask questions will your OB give them to you? No, probably not. It's up to you. You're your best advocate.

🌸 Breastfeeding on Demand vs. Scheduling🍼 Why On Demand?Supports Growth: Newborns double their birth weight in just a fe...
09/02/2025

🌸 Breastfeeding on Demand vs. Scheduling

🍼 Why On Demand?

Supports Growth: Newborns double their birth weight in just a few months, so they need frequent, flexible feeds.

Cluster Feeding is Normal: Babies often want to nurse every hour or back to back, especially in the evenings or during growth spurts.

Boosts Milk Supply: Milk production works on supply and demand the more your baby nurses, the more milk your body makes.

Cues Over Clocks: Babies give signals (rooting, sucking on hands, fussing) long before they cry. Responding to cues helps them feel safe and fed without frustration.

🚫 Why Not a Strict Schedule?

Doesn’t Match Baby’s Needs: Growth spurts, teething, and illness change how often a baby wants to nurse.

Can Reduce Milk Supply: Restricting feeds may not stimulate your breasts enough to keep supply steady.

Stressful for Parents: Watching the clock instead of the baby can feel overwhelming and confusing.

💡 Doula Tip:

Think of breastfeeding as a conversation your baby “asks” by showing cues, and you “reply” by feeding.

✨️Cervical Ripening (Softening & Opening the Cervix)Before labor can really get going, the cervix often needs to soften,...
09/01/2025

✨️Cervical Ripening (Softening & Opening the Cervix)
Before labor can really get going, the cervix often needs to soften, thin, and open.

💊Prostaglandin Medications (vaginal insert/gel like Cervidil or misoprostol): These help soften the cervix and sometimes start contractions.

🎈 Mechanical Dilators (Foley balloon or Cook catheter): A small balloon is inserted into the cervix and inflated with fluid to gently put pressure and help the cervix open.

✨️2. Membrane Sweeping/Stripping
During a vaginal exam, the provider sweeps a finger between the cervix and the amniotic sac.
This can release natural prostaglandins and sometimes trigger contractions.
Usually done in the office setting before hospital induction is scheduled.

3. Breaking the Bag of Waters (Amniotomy) 💧
The provider uses a small hook to rupture the amniotic sac.
Once the water is broken, contractions often start or intensify.
Works best if the cervix is already soft and somewhat dilated.

4. Pitocin (Synthetic Oxytocin) 💉
IV medication that stimulates contractions.
Can be used alone or after cervical ripening or water breaking.
Allows for controlled adjustment of contraction strength and timing.

08/30/2025

In order to serve you better, we are excited to announce that we are now open on Friday afternoons! We look forward to seeing you and continuing to support your health and wellness

The best payment is a client review. Whether it's word of mouth or posted to socials. I'm truly grateful for the time cl...
08/30/2025

The best payment is a client review. Whether it's word of mouth or posted to socials. I'm truly grateful for the time clients set aside to leave a review!! 🙌🩷✨️

🤍✨️Want to represent multiple breastfeeding journeys? Here is a sweet piece for a momma who breastfeed her two children!...
08/28/2025

🤍✨️Want to represent multiple breastfeeding journeys? Here is a sweet piece for a momma who breastfeed her two children!! 🤍✨️

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Tyler, TX
75702

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19038010105

Website

https://www.crunchydoula.com/empowered-birth-class

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