DoLove A Doula

08/23/2022

Talk about instructions.😄 Too funny not to share.

03/29/2022

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02/01/2022

Good morning! We are officially using our front door! ❤️

01/28/2022

Preparing for PostPartum care because the 4th Trimester is just as important.

✨POSTPARTUM PLANNING✨

I know, I know. Self care is a buzz work. As my wonderful client said in a Ted Talk, I know many of you just did a hard eye roll.

But what does self care look like after birthing a baby?

It’s actually MUCH more simple than in normal day-to-day for those of us with the luxury of maternity leave.

We just have to prioritize it and be ok with making self care our full time job.

Yes, we have to take care of of the baby. But you can bet your sleep deprived ass that if your needs aren’t met, it’s going to be crazy hard to take care of that baby.

Some examples of postpartum self care:

✨MEDICAL CARE - your body just went through something crazy and, unfortunately, the US medical system is not going to go out of its way to take care of you. So you have to make the time and advocate for your needs. Go to your provider, see a pelvic floor pt, get a massage, go to the chiropractor. It’s worth it. You’re worth it.

✨EMOTIONAL CARE - emotions in the first few weeks postpartum are freaking WILD! My best advice is to simply ride the emotional wave. But also to surround yourself with safe people who can genuinely hold those emotions with you. Whether that’s family, friends, a doula, a mental health therapist, or your partner, it’s a crucial role. Postpartum can be overwhelming and lonely, and your emotions are valid.

✨SOCIAL CARE- have a social plan in place. This might be sitting outside with a trusted friend drinking tea. Or planning a zoom call with far away friends. Or scheduling a meal train the allows for short visits when you feel up to it. We are social creatures but it can be hard in that postpartum window. So plan ahead!

✨PHYSICAL CARE- how are you going to heal your body? How are you going move your body? How are you going to nourish your body? How are you going to love your body? It’s done some pretty incredible work and deserves all the care in the world.

What self care items would you add to the list?

07/28/2021

I spoke to a couple expecting moms just this week about the many benefits of prenatal massage, Helping reduce symptoms throughout pregnancy. Many people forget about this wonderful service and how beneficial Massage Therapy can be even after baby is born.
Check out Prenatal Massage by Angie in our TriCities area.

What are the benefits of a prenatal massage?

According to the American Pregnancy Association, prenatal massage therapy can be an instrumental piece in prenatal care. Benefits associated with prenatal massage include:

+ Reduced back pain

+ Reduced joint pain

+ Improved circulation

+ Reduced edema

+ Reduced muscle tension and headaches

+ Reduced stress and anxiety

+ Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles

+ Better sleep

The benefits don’t stop there. Studies show that women who have received regular prenatal massage have greater a chance of reduced pain perception during labor and delivery.

I don't know about you but that sounds like heaven to me. I'm a mama of 5 but I still remember the pain of labor like it was yesterday. It doesn't have to be painful, let me help take some of that pain away.

03/18/2021

Fantastic news for our area! 🎉🎊🎉
https://www.facebook.com/202490576453609/posts/3760247794011185/?sfnsn=mo

Effective March 17, 2021, Trios Health is releasing restrictions on the limit of one well care companion per patient seeking care at a Trios Health Clinic.

Consistent with our mandatory masking policy, all visitors must wear masks, maintain social distancing and answer screening questions upon entering the facility regardless of their individual vaccine status.

11/14/2020

This conditioning we have around what number we are in labour can totally sabotage a woman and her mindset and she then starts to doubt her belief in herself and her abilities. Our maternity system is so centred on numbers, graphs and charting to tick all the boxes that they then lose sight that their is an individual woman in front of them with her own set of belief systems, history, possible trauma and her body will take the course of time that is perfect for her. As long as she is well and her baby is doing well why are we placing these unnecessary constraints on her!!

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WHEW! There's a LOT going on here! But stay with me.
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👉Here are the basics: cervical checks are done to gage labour progress by sticking two fingers into the va**na to see how open the cervix is. They are considered standard of care and, by many, are considered the be-it-and-end-all in terms of measuring progress. But they are NOT an exact science. More like an educated guess that can vary between care providers.
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👉Due to an increased chance of introducing bacteria into the va**nal canal, there are limits to the number of times cervical checks can/should be performed in X number of hours (that number may vary between care provider).
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👉You CAN refuse any or ALL cervical checks. This will likely take some self-advocacy. If this is your wish, put it on your birth plan + tell your CP ahead of time. Expect some pushback, depending on provider.
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👉Cervical checks can be a real buzzkill if the number isn't what we hoped. Ask yourself: what do I want to gain from this info? Is it med options? Then yes, it's worth knowing. Is it just because you're feeling tired and you want to know how much longer of "this" you have left? The cervical check won't change how much longer you have left.
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👉If it is a timeline you're fishing for, you might be barking up the wrong tree with a cervical check. Dilation can be slow for a bit. Then speed up. And repeat. It really doesn't do a good job painting a picture of how much longer we have left. It might just create a false narrative.

09/01/2020

Did you have a favorite snack during labor that was nutritious and offered energy?
I am trying this new recipe today and if they turn out well I can make and share them with expecting moms to be. 🥰💪👶
👇http://www.purelykaylie.com/turtle-energy-balls/

06/27/2020

Wow, that happened super quick! 🥰
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of taking my client to the hospital and it was within that hour the baby was born. Rapid births can be a blessing, I'm just so thankful we made it inside in time. 💓

04/09/2020

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Birthing people: we are here for you. We see you. We want to support you.