Bright Heart Birth Services- Reno Doula and Placenta Services

21/02/2025

Not new knowledge but another new study showing that dancing during labor can help:

-reduce labour pain
-shorten the duration of the 1st and 2nd stages of labour
-promote natural childbirth
-improve satisfaction with the labour

***With no adverse effects on health outcomes.***

The protocol for this review was prospectively registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) under the registration number CRD42022351001.

19/02/2025

The end of pregnancy puts you in a world of its own.

The last days of pregnancy are a distinct time of in-between. It's a tricky time for mothers, as these last few days are biological and psychological events. She's curled up on the couch, waiting, a ball of baby and emotions. A scrambled pile of books on pregnancy, labor, baby names...

08/02/2025

Last Call!

22/01/2025

Late on your holiday cards?

Call them 2025 cards and get a baby bump or newborn photo on them!

Whether you’re sporting that pregnancy glow, chasing a toddler with a marker in hand or wrangling the whole crew for a group hug, our Trimester Mini Sessions are ready to capture it all! Perfect for expecting parents who want to document the bump, families who need fresh phot...

16/01/2025

PREGNANCY CIRCLE IS TOMORROW!
Thursday
5:30pm
at Biggest Little Baby

https://www.brightheartbirth.com/reno-events

14/01/2025

If you’ve got it, they need it.
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A message from our partner Mother’s Milk Bank California: We will collect and ship for you as the only collection site in Northern Nevada!!!

Dear Milk Warriors,

As wildfires continue to impact Los Angeles and surrounding areas, hospitals and NICUs are facing increasing challenges. Families have been displaced, and many fragile babies in the NICU are in urgent need of donor milk to help them through this difficult time.

We’re calling on our Milk Warriors to lend a hand and offer comfort to these babies. Your milk can provide life-saving nutrition and stability when families need it most.

Here’s how you can help:
• If you are already a Milk Warrior, we invite you to consider making an additional donation to support hospitals in need.
• If you’ve been thinking about becoming a Milk Warrior, now is a meaningful time to start your journey with us.

The breast milk you share can make a difference. It brings nourishment, hope, and healing to the tiniest babies in the NICU, especially during a time of crisis.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. Together, we can offer relief and care to those affected by this emergency.

With endless gratitude,
Mothers’ Milk Bank California

Visit our website OR call the milk bank directly to get started!

https://camilkbank.org/donate-milk/
NourishNevada.com

08/01/2025

As birth gets closer, your cervix starts to change in a few key ways. 👀⁠
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First, it begins to soften, which is called "ripening," to get ready for labor. ⁠
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Then, it starts to thin out (efface) and open up (dilate). ⁠
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These changes help your baby move into position for birth. ⁠
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Then as birth draws near and contractions get going, your cervix slowly moves and gets ready to let your baby make their way into the world!

06/01/2025

It is pretty common for babies (first ones especially) to come later than their estimated due date.⁠
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That is why it is estimated!⁠
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Most of the cases in our day to day life that have "due dates" means we MUST get it done before then.⁠
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Childbirth is different!⁠
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It is not a school paper or an electricity bill. ⁠
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Due dates are primarily to keep an eye on normal and healthy development, know when tests should be done, minimize some risks and give everyone an idea of around when you might be able to expect a baby. ⁠
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Media Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/B63jpzJFvVW/⁠
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06/01/2025

Have you met our lovely doula Anna?

Currently focusing on daytime Postpartum Doula support, Anna is the gal to hire if you want some especially tasty after birth snacks and a calm and caring presence!

Community Spotlight - Full Spectrum Doula: Anna DeStefano Please introduce yourself - I am a family support person and a K-12 substitute for WCSD. I love doing artsy things like painting and DIY-ing, cooking, baking, and hanging out with my family and doggy. In addition to being a doula (PPT, birth,...

04/01/2025

An effaced cervix means the cervix is thinning out in preparation for labor.⁠
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It’s part of the process where the cervix softens and shortens, helping the baby move down into the birth canal.⁠
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Your provider may offer a "ripening gel" towards the end of your pregnancy, especially if induction is being talked about. ⁠
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What is it though?⁠
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It is a medication used to help soften and thin the cervix in preparation for labor. ⁠
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It typically contains a form of prostaglandin and is usually applied directly to the cervix by a healthcare provider to encourage making it easier for labor to begin.⁠
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You may also hear that the prostaglandin in semen can help. 😉

02/01/2025

How do you know your baby hungry?⁠
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Keep an eye out for these clues:⁠
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1. Rooting Reflex: Baby turns their head and opens their mouth seeking a breast or bottle. They may also put their hands in their mouth. A subtle search for food!⁠
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2. Smacking or Sucking Sounds: Baby makes sucking motions or sounds. ⁠
A little song that they are ready to feed!⁠
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3. Fussiness or Crying: Babies can go from zero to hangry quickly. Although crying can be a late hunger cue, it doesn't mean you've starved your baby!⁠
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Media Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co040htv6hu/