Joyous Transitions Birth Services

04/09/2018

It might be April but it's cold and snowy outside in our area! Cuddle up and get warm tonight and make a New Years baby 😉

01/11/2018

Beautiful baby Odessa was born this morning after mama labored for three days!! Her mama worked so so hard and went through a lot to get her here. So proud of you mama M!! You rocked this labor, and dad you were so so patient through everything. Well done to both of you!! Thank you so much for the honor and privilege of helping yall bring this sweet miracle into the world ❤️
Odessa Jean Boyle
9.6 lbs
20.5 in
8:40 am
*shared with permission from mom and dad*

12/27/2017

I had the honor and privilege of helping welcome this sweet baby boy into the world, his mama was a rockstar through her 23 hour labor and hours of pushing! Welcome Baby A 💙

12/15/2017

http://mybabysheartbeatbear.com/blog/dont-let-a-holiday-determine-babys-birthday-say-no-to-induction/
As Christmas is approaching and we are fully into the holiday season, I cannot help but share this important reminder. I have two clients due within the next two weeks, super exciting time of year with all sorts of parties and family gatherings, just remember to let baby choose his/her birthday!!
I might be in the middle of Christmas Eve service, baking cookies, or just enjoying family time, but you can bet if I get that call, this woman is on her way 😊

A due date can be off by 2 weeks. Electing induction at 39 weeks could place you at risk for birth injuries, birth trauma, and further medical interventions

09/06/2017

https://www.facebook.com/marchofdimes/posts/10159307051840344
This is very interesting. Definitely worth reading!
Did you struggle with preterm labor and/or preterm birth?

A woman's immune system changes throughout a normal pregnancy in a highly orchestrated manner, Stanford researchers have found. The findings lay the groundwork for tests to predict preterm birth.

08/26/2017

My youngest will soon be celebrating his first birthday, if you are in the warrensburg area check out this awesome photographer for your cake smash sessions, maternity photos, or family photos!!

Finally carved out some time to work on this super sweet 1st birthday party more to come but could not help but share this beautiful Smash cake !!

07/31/2017

07/27/2017

Happy birthday baby Madelyn!!
Your mama is a champ and I am so glad she and your daddy were able to experience a healing birth. Happy babymoon mama J! ❤️

05/13/2017

I had the joy and privilege to be able to attend a bereavement doula workshop put on by Stillbirthday Heidi Faith Stillbirthday Founder I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. Heidi is the sweetest woman who has become such a blessing to so many grieving mamas and their families. Her M0M Center in Kearney, MO is an amazing beautiful place!

05/08/2017

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-importance-of-international-bereaved-mothers-day_us_590ca647e4b046ea176aea8d
Today is International Bereaved Mothers Day. Keeping the grieving mamas in my prayers today. I thought it was only appropriate to announce on this day that I will soon be attending an all day training and working towards my certification as a bereavement doula. Unfortunately, not every pregnancy ends with a happy ending, for those mamas that walk that journey, they need to be loved on and cared for, they need to see and feel the blessings and love from others. I pray I can offer that comfort to the grieving mamas and their families whenever the time comes. ❤️🙏🏻

It's an opportunity for moms grieving for their children to be open about all they’ve endured.

04/11/2017

After being on hiatus for a bit with a big move and attending my own birth and welcoming our 3rd son last October, I am about to be active again. If you know anyone in the Warrensburg/Clinton/Sedalia areas that will soon be adding to their families, please send them my way!

05/05/2015

http://thestir.cafemom.com/parenting_news/185551/why_some_moms_should_skip
THIS! I have been affected by this personally actually, a significant double mutation,so so very important to know if you have this mutation, especially a double mutation, as taking folic acid can be downright toxic and lead to a whole set of other issues in yourself and a developing baby. I can't stress this enough, if you have any suspicions at all, get tested!

There are plenty of 'don'ts' for a mom-to-be during her nine months of pregnancy. From soft cheeses to alcohol, doctors recommend again...

04/15/2015

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/15/take-back-postpartum-january-harshe_n_7064840.html

This is GREAT!! I love this so so much!! This is something I personally struggled with severely.. I never knew postpartum could be so difficult. It is not all rainbows and butterflies! Postpartum is messy, full of crazy hormones, sleep deprivation, painful and enlarged breasts, replenishing lost nutrients, re-establishing routines, all while still trying to maintain your marriage and relationship with others and yourself. Be kind to yourself mamas!!! There is a huge reason why we have one of the highest rates of Postpartum mood disorders here in the US.. other countries view the postpartum period VERY differently than we do. Take care of yourself, be gentle, be kind, and allow yourselves to feel all the feels!!!

Shortly before mom blogger and public speaker January Harshe gave birth to her sixth child in February, she discovered that some of the content under the Instagram hashtag was unfriendly towards new moms. There she found "spam posts ...

03/23/2015

Great info! Getting pregnant and adding another baby to the family or even just thinking about it, can be absolutely petrifying after going through a Postpartum mood disorder. I think the key here is to have a plan of action before baby comes or even before a next pregnancy as to what you will do and how you will make things different for next time. Having that plan in place can really ease the mind.
http://www.thealchemistsheart.com/preparing-for-birth-after-surviving-a-postpartum-mood-disorder/

Preparing for Birth AFTER Surviving a Postpartum Mood Disorder. Excellent alchemical tips for every woman preparing for birth.

03/05/2015

http://www.babble.com/parenting/my-secret-to-conquering-sleep-deprivation-with-baby-no-2/

What are your thoughts on this? How did you survive the sleep deprivation with your newborn? With mental health tied so closely to being well rested, I see this being a huge contributor to PPD/PPA.

After the extreme sleep deprivation I had with my first baby, I never thought I would do it again. But here I am with Baby #2 and it's not nearly as bad.