Beach Birth, Education & Wellness

08/01/2023

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding can enjoy 50% off an Earthly Breastfeeding Bundle with me as their Earlthy Rep, if my link doesnt add my name just add me using "Justine Jean" in the drop down box during checkout.

This is also a great gift for new mama's and mama's to be. 💓

This week during World Breastfeeding Week, we want to celebrate you! From August 1 through August 7, grab our favorite breastfeeding support products bundled for 50% off!

01/16/2022

If you have ever taken a class with me you have heard me say, "medications in pregnancy are safe until they are not safe." In the first class of my birth series I have this conversation with students to show them that just because a medication is considered "safe" does not mean it comes without risks. We discuss medications that were once thought of as safe then proven to not be safe. Please check this article out. Very important information!

Also, as a side note: there is another high quality study that has linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to ge***al birth defects.

"FYI: A new study out of John Hopkins University, funded by the National Institutes of Health, was just released. It cited the use of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy increases the risk of ADHD and Autism in children. This is IMPORTANT because women are often told to utilize Tylenol for pain during pregnancy.

Researchers collected cord blood from 996 births and measured the level of Tylenol and two of the byproducts. By the time the babies were 8-9 years old, the babies with the highest levels of Tylenol had a:
⚠️ 2.86 times the risk of ADHD
⚠️ 3.62 times the risk of Autism

"The authors conclude that their results support earlier studies linking acetaminophen exposure in the womb with ADHD and ASD and underscore the need for additional research. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration urges careful consideration before using any pain-relieving medication during pregnancy."

Read more from the NIH announcement about the study here:
https://www.nih.gov/.../nih-funded-study-suggests...
The actual study can be found here:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31664451

NOTE: Tylenol has been proven to deplete glutathione which is the body’s main antioxidant and also depletes your sulfur stores.
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is the "antidote" to Tylenol. NAC is used for Tylenol over-doses and may also help kids with low glutathione due to Tylenol exposure."

FYI: A new study out of John Hopkins University, funded by the National Institutes of Health, was just released. It cited the use of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy increases the risk of ADHD and Autism in children. This is IMPORTANT because women are often told to utilize Tylenol for pain during pregnancy.

Researchers collected cord blood from 996 births and measured the level of Tylenol and two of the byproducts. By the time the babies were 8-9 years old, the babies with the highest levels of Tylenol had a:
⚠️ 2.86 times the risk of ADHD
⚠️ 3.62 times the risk of Autism

"The authors conclude that their results support earlier studies linking acetaminophen exposure in the womb with ADHD and ASD and underscore the need for additional research. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration urges careful consideration before using any pain-relieving medication during pregnancy."

Read more from the NIH announcement about the study here:
https://www.nih.gov/.../nih-funded-study-suggests...
The actual study can be found here:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31664451

NOTE: Tylenol has been proven to deplete glutathione which is the body’s main antioxidant and also depletes your sulfur stores.
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is the "antidote" to Tylenol. NAC is used for Tylenol over-doses and may also help kids with low glutathione due to Tylenol exposure.

12/13/2021

It's time we move away from outdated thoughts and assumptions. Babies are not cognitively able to manipulate you. They NEED you.

Imagine how intense hunger must feel when you’ve only ever known complete satisfaction...

Imagine how lonely a crib must feel when you have only ever experienced the cramped tight embrace of your Mama’s womb...

Imagine how deafening silence must be when you have never not heard the beating of your Mama’s heart...

Let’s all have grace and patience for the babies as they adapt to life in the big wide world. These first few months should not be a race to be separated as soon as possible. This season too shall pass 🌿

12/05/2021

Reposted from

Withholding food and drink during labor is not evidence based - did you know that? “NPO,” the standard clinical term, meaning “nothing by mouth,” is often applied to laboring women. This arose from the risk of aspiration, which was occurring more often (in the 30sand 40s) related to general anesthesia policies.

Fast forward 50 years. Our anesthesia tools are WAY better. In 1997, it was found that the risk of death from aspiration during a C-section (when general anesthesia was used 41% of the time) was 1 death in every 1.4 million births. In 2002, it was again looked at, and the research found that anesthesia related maternal deaths fell 60% (and we actually don’t know if the deaths were from aspiration or some other complication).

Studies show that death and illness from aspiration are incredibly rare (and we rarely use general anesthesia for cesareans).

In 2015, researchers at the annual American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) reported that they had found one case of aspiration in the US between 2005-2013 (the woman was obese and had preeclampsia). They recommended that most healthy people would benefit from a meal in labor, and concluded that NPO is an outdated restriction.

In their position paper, ASA states: “There is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions about the relationship between fasting times for clear liquids or solids and the risk of aspiration during delivery.” Their (and ACOGs) current recommendation for clear liquids is based on expert opinion, not evidence.

📌 Of note: High risk populations, including obesity, diabetes, preeclampsia/eclampsia, or those using IV opioids in labor, currently have no evidence looking at their situation and it IS thought that their aspiration risk may be lower if they fast.

I love what Rebecca writes “The issue of eating and drinking during labor should be reframed as one of bodily choice. Low-risk laboring people, including those with epidurals, have the right to choose whether or not they would like to eat and drink during labor.”

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Did they let you eat friend?! I’d love to know.

12/02/2021

Breastmilk is a live bacterial messenger system designed to shape the newborn immune system.

During the first weeks to months of a child’s life a mother is delivering precious microbial messages that can have a life long affect on a child's health.

Today we are learning how incredibly powerful nature is in developing strong, immune, resilient children.

The role of breastfeeding to develop the jaw and straight teeth is one aspect of how important it is. Primarily teaches a child nasal breathing. Kids who struggle to breathe through their nose often have small, underdeveloped jaws. They present with long faces, crooked teeth, and poor breathing.

Secondly if proper tongue posture and feeding habits are established, the tongue creates a seal to push the ni**le to the roof of the child’s mouth. This helps to develop the child’s palate, and is designed by nature to set correct growth trajectory of the jaws and upper airways.

(As an aside I do see many kids who breastfeed today without proper connection between the tongue and the palate).

However for the immune system the breastmilk microbiome is transferred via specialized immune cells from the mothers gut.

Evidence now shows that human breastmilk can have a life long impact on a child’s health.

Oral flora delivered during breastfeeding may protect a child from allergies and asthma.
They also strengthen their immune system. Breastfeeding may protect against respiratory infections autoimmunity, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Later in life, it may also protect against heart disease, obesity, and type-II diabetes. These conditions are now understood to be largely influenced by gut microbiota.

The reason is that a newborn immune system is naïve to the outside world and depends on maternal ‘gifting’ of immune agents and probiotic bacteria.

One huge factor I think we’re missing today is the maternal gut microbiome. Prenatal maternal health as well as proper pregnancy diets are incredibly powerful for shaping these microbial messages to our next generation.
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Which is why I’m so passionate about getting this information out, we must this information reach all the new parents out there.

Many parents are struggling with breastfeeding today

How was your experience with breastfeeding?

11/11/2021

Our deepest thanks to those who have served and those who continue to serve.

Happy Veteran's Day!

11/09/2021

"All too often mothers are only given one side of the picture: Cesarean is better because it is less risky. Less risky for what or for whom?

As the study above rightly points out the cesarean rate has risen for decades without lowering the mortality rate for babies; without lowering the mortality rates for mothers (it has actually risen dramatically); and in the absence of research on the long term risks of cesarean birth (Ringgaard 2014)."

-Midwifery Today

A great read for any pregnant or future new mom, especially those facing induction, Cesarean or scare tactics.

Many common practices are not evidence based and a variety of those are not even recommended by ACOG.

Midwife Vijaya Krishnan gives the readers of Midwifery Today a helpful article that will educate them on how best to avoid a primary cesarean. Read more…. Prevention of the Primary Cesarean Section: Facts, Myths, and Tips

11/06/2021

“Research shows just 30 minutes of skin to skin with dad on the first day of a newborn actually rewires dad’s brain. Stimulating many hormones especially Dopmine and Oxytocin so dads get connected to their babies and want to nurture them.” YES. Dads, get those cuddles in! ❤️
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10/29/2021

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10/27/2021

Research ha salso shown that stress and emotions play a role in the development of the unborn. Take steps to reduce stress- try not plan a home renovation, big move, buy a dog, or any other life stressor during pregnancy.

Study sheds light on relationship between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and first time cesarian delivery among pregnant women.

10/25/2021

The idea of babywearing being a fad is something I see regularly online and amongst certain groups of parents. It's somehow seen as a practice that has extended from attachment parenting and thus represents the "hippie" parents who center their live around their child, or

10/02/2021

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If there is someone in your life who has experienced a miscarriage, still birth, or the loss of an infant or child, please think of them and give them a little extra love today and this month. ❤️❤️❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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09/23/2021

Who doesn't love cheese? 🧀

You can give me all the cheesy babies. Rub that stuff in! It also promotes breastfeeding.



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🚫 ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴡᴀsʜ ɪᴛ ᴏғғ! 🚫

Vernix caseosa, also known as vernix, is the waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies. It begins to form at about 27 weeks. It is produced by dedicated cells that play protective roles during fetal development and for a few hours after birth.

Don't wash it off!! Rub it in. It's the best lubricant for the baby's skin once the are 🌏 earthside🌎

𝔹𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕀𝕟𝕔𝕝𝕦𝕕𝕖:🌻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅Germ fighting superhero - one of the primary purposes of vernix is to protect the infant from unwanted pathogens, both in the womb and out ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅Controls temperature - with its thick, waxy coating, vernix helps to insulate the baby. infants who have it immediately washed off have a significantly higher rate of heat loss⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅Skin cleanser and antioxidant - it offers a protective covering while going through the birth canal, allowing baby to pick up good bacteria & potentially avoid overgrowths of bad bacteria, viruses and fungi⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What purpose does vernix serve?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Prevents loss of electrolytes and fluids⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Acts as a microbial barrier from unwanted pathogens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Provides a protective layer to facilitate skin growth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Decreases skin pH and helps form the protective acid mantle⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Protects from pathogens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Moisturizes and keeps skin soft⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Contains that new baby smell to help mom and baby bond during the golden hour

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www.thebirthimpact.com

07/29/2021

This. All of this.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but attachment parenting in a detached society is exhausting.
No. It’s not your baby.
There is nothing wrong with them if they want to be held all the time.
No. It’s not you.
You’re not doing it wrong.
Your feelings of exhaustion and depletion and being touched out are normal- considering the weight you’re carrying. Those feelings, and the deep ache underneath them - are a reminder that you were never meant to do this alone.
Babies want to be held. And we want to hold them close. Exclusive/extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babywearing- all of these are intuitive, ancestral practices that have kept our species alive throughout history. Attachment parenting is just parenting!!
But never before have we parented in such isolation. There were always other hands stirring the soup pot, other aunties, and sisters, and uncles and grandmas, and cousins, and neighbors helping with the daily tasks and child rearing. Other arms carrying the weight of raising humanity. Together.
And now, it’s just you. Alone in the kitchen, trying to stir the soup and bounce the baby and play with the toddler and keep an eye on the big kid and answer the phone and sweep up the mess and tackle the laundry and .....
No matter how magical your baby wrap is — it can’t take the place of a whole village.
So no, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to stay connected in a world set on tearing you apart.
But don’t give up mama. I know you’re tired and touched out, but you’re giving your baby exactly what she needs. And maybe one day, when she’s raising her own babies,there will be a village around her, helping her hold it all together.

Beautiful words and Pic by on Instagram

06/18/2021

As a parents and consumers, it is important to understand the laws as well as best practices with vehicle safety. Just because it is "allowed" does not mean it is the safest choice.

March 21st 2013, this was my setup.
All was legal. They were in all the appropriate minimum weight and age seats.
This photo was taken 20 to 30 minutes before our collision while we were stopped for a break.
2 of the 3 died.

This is not to scare anyone. This is to show the importance of having the right seats for your children and how much the minimum laws are lax.

Can you spot my errors? I sure can now as a technician.

-Owen 3 almost 4, just above 40lbs in a low back booster. He survived by pure miracle with head injuries and a broken arm as well as some internal injuries.
-Hailie 4 almost 5 just above 40lbs in a low back booster. She did what we call the submarine effect and died on impact.
-Trent 17 months above 22lbs forward facing suffered internal spinal decapitation which killed him almost instantly.

My goal is to help parents and the population know that the minimum laws set forth by our government is not safe. And I want to try to help prevent more injuries and deaths to children.

When we know better we do better.

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Le 21 mars 2013, il y a maintenant 6 ans, ceci était mon « set-up » en auto.

Tout était en règle et respectait les lois. Ils avaient tous les bonnes statistiques afin d’être légaux dans leurs bancs.

Cette photo a été prise 20 à 30 minutes avant notre collision. On s’était arrêté pour une pause.

2 de mes enfants sont décédés lors de cette collision.

Ceci n'est pas pour faire la peur aux gens, mais simplement vous partager mon histoire afin de vous aider à éviter que vous aussi, vous viviez la mienne.

Voyez-vous les erreurs?

Moi, en tant que technicienne, maintenant je les vois.

- Mon garçon de 3ans (presque 4), 42 livres, sur un petit booster sans dossier, a survécu par miracle.
- Ma fille de 4ans (presque 5), 42/43 livres, sur petit booster sans dossier, est décédée en faisant du sous-marinage (c’est l’action de glisser sous la ceinture pour se retrouver sur le plancher et sous le siège avant). Elle a été écrasée.
- Mon bébé de 17 mois, face avant, pesait 23 livres et est mort par décapitation interne.

Notre but est de sensibiliser les gens aux dangers qu’impliquent les minimums des lois actuelles et d’essayer de garder les enfants en sécurité.

Lorsqu'on sait mieux, on fait mieux.

05/06/2021

Thank you to all of the incredible midwives supporting our couples across Hampton Roads! What a blessing each of you are to these families in your own special ways.

The Midwives Model of Care™ is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life events. The Midwives Model of Care includes: providing the mother/birthing parent with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, postpartum support and more.

Don't forget to thank a midwife today!

04/30/2021

Thanks, Happy as a Mother, for this amazing visual!

is a real thing and it can take you by surprise if you have never experienced it. As you can see, there are many facets to this iceberg.

If you or your loved one is experience feelings of rage in the postpartum period, don't be afraid to reach out. You are NOT alone!

The more we talk about these feelings, the more we can beat the stigma around it.

04/22/2021

Thanks again for everyone who has already signed up for Core Restore.

I know some of you were looking forward to this upcoming Monday class (4/26), I just wanted to let you know that the start date has moved to May 10th at 10am.

The May 3rd at 6p class has not changed!

Thanks again for being so accommodating with these changes!