05/22/2026
Up next on a very long list of announcements is sweet Mary-Ella! đ€
This family is another repeat client that is especially near and dear to my heart. You got the briefest introduction to them in the last post when I shared about a mother graciously choosing to move locations from a planned home birth to the birth center when the need arose. Even knowing she didnât have to make that change, she did. Looking back, it truly feels God-ordainedâit meant I was able to make it to the other birth previously introduced, and it ended up being an important decision for this mama too.
After an incredibly fast labor with her last birth, Mary-Ella surprised us all by taking her sweet time coming earthside. Labor was longer than anticipated, but mom handled each wave with such strength and determination. All that hard work melted away the moment she was able to bring her sweet girl up onto her chest.
After getting mom settled into bed, we began noticing increased bleeding. Knowing this mamaâs history meant we acted quickly rather than waiting. We immediately used herbs to support placental delivery and reduce bleeding. They helped initially, but additional support became necessary. Medications successfully stabilized mom, and IV fluids helped her recover after such an intense experience.
Being at the birth center meant we had both fluids readily available and extra hands to help when needed. (Shoutout to Jessica for starting her first IV in over 6 yearsâand getting it on the first try! đ)
Mom stabilized beautifully and was able to return home to her own bed just a few hours later and ultimately Iâm thankful we moved locations where we had some additional support available.
Big brother and big sister are absolutely over the moon with their newest addition, and Iâm so grateful to have been invited to walk alongside this family through two incredible journeys now. đ€