Kendra The Doula

Last minute decision making? I do have some December birth availability still!

Now accepting additional December Birth Clients!

This doula is back in business and ready to guide and empower parents to make educated birth choices that represent the goals of their family!

Currently taking on future clients, PM me to see if our personalities make a beautiful birth team or allow me to guide you to other local resources that may fit better. Everyone needs a doula they can love and “vibe” well with!

Birth is Powerful.

Let it Empower You.

It starts with education.

Hire A Doula.

Taking 2021 Birth Doula Clients

Tula Q. Lyon Tula Q. Photography

Now accepting additional December Birth Clients!

This doula is back in business and ready to guide and empower parents to make educated birth choices that represent the goals of their family!

Currently taking on future clients, PM me to see if our personalities make a beautiful birth team or allow me to guide you to other local resources that may fit better. Everyone needs a doula they can love and “vibe” well with!

My Missing Peace

Remembering all the babies gone too soon

#spinningbabies

Childbirth is so powerful.

This is #Homebirth #43weeks1day #doula #midwifery #BentleyPartyof5. She is Earthside.

Aria Phoenix

Tula Q. Photography
HIRE A BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHER

7lbs 8oz with lots of IV fluids
7lbs 3oz at home

I think this one is bigger lol

What about you?!

EVERY DROP COUNTS

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Kyla asks, “A kind family member has offered to put some money towards a grocery delivery service for us OR for some hours with a postpartum doula after the birth of our first baby. What would others find more helpful?”
What did you find helpful in the days and weeks postpartum?
Image: Photo of standing pregnant person. Text: What help would be better for once baby arrives?

Kendra The Doula

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With recent events posted virtually over the last few days and me being in a FACEBOOK LEAVE for personal trying to having a baby reasons, I felt the need to get on my business page and share my story.

I am a white woman. I have lived a privileged life, I’ve also educated myself on systematic racism and ways to challenge myself to be a better advocate and ally for my brothers and sisters of color.

I am married to an amazing, strong, kind, and irreplaceable Haitian man. Our children are beautiful and we have been blessed with good health for the most part!

In our home and in my business we believe:

#BlackLivesMatter
#scienceIsReal
#LoveIsLove
#FeminismIsForEveryone
#NoHumanBeingisillegal
#BeKindToAll
#JesusLovesUnconditionally

Also if you need any breastfeeding support I HIGHLY suggest contacting Lactation Counseling Services #supportlocalbusiness #SupportFamiliesOfColor #RiseUp

The Evidence on: Due Dates

Check this out!

How many weeks were you when your little one arrived?

Me:
#41&2
#43&2
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evidencebasedbirth.com What is an estimated due date, and how is it determined? What are the risks of going past your due date? Does induction increase the risk of Cesarean? At which point do the benefits of being electively induced outweigh the risks? Does a person’s goals and preferences for their births

Thank You Tula Q. Lyon

Hire A #birthphotographer

Tula Q. Photography

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Cape Fear Area Doulas

Join Me 🙂

We look forward to having you join us tomorrow for the monthly birth circle!
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Wondering what it's all about?
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~ It's a safe space for pregnant and birthing people and those who have become parents to share about their labor/birth experiences and support one another.
~ People with all types of birth experiences are invited to share, though telling your story is not a requirement for attendance. You are welcome to just listen and hold space for others in our community.
~ All the details are in our event page. Call in via Zoom from your computer, phone, or tablet. Or dial in to listen from your phone. We look forward to having you!
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Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/267056504340125

The Gentle Cesarean: More Like A Birth Than An Operation

❤ I’d love to help guide you through learning more about #gentleCesarean

npr.org The goal is simple, the techniques easy. Let the mother see her baby being born, if she wants to, and give her the baby immediately following the birth, so they can bond before the baby is taken away.

THANKFUL providers are FINALLY seeing the importance of the support we provided for our clients as essential!

I have gotten word from a friend birthing with Coastal that NHRMC is allowing doula support again in the hospitals!!!

This is HUGE and AMAZING news and I can’t wait to support families in the hospital setting again!

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Separating mothers with COVID-19 from their newborns does more harm than good

theconversation.com The WHO recommends women should be encouraged to breastfeed straight after birth, for both the mothers's and baby’s health, including increasing baby’s immunity.

Seek IBCLC SUPPORT!

IBCLC FRIENDS!
Please tag your businesses below 💕💓

Did you know?

An IBCLC is the perfect person to reach out to for support! They can help you come up with a plan to seriously ditch the shield for the remainder of your nursing relationship 💕
PM Me and I’d be happy to point you towards many local breastfeeding resources!

You got this; every drop counts! 💕

***MYTH-BUSTING MONDAY***
#mythbustingmonday

MYTH: Nipple shields are an effective solution to most nipple soreness during the first days after birth.

FALSE.

“Often, nipple shields are recommended within the first few days of birth. Frequently in these cases, the shields are not needed and are handed out without proper instructions for using and weaning from them – a shield should generally not be used during the first week after birth unless there is an obvious problem such as prematurity or difficulty latching which is attributable to some physical
characteristic of the baby.

Nipple shields should in general be considered a short-term solution and should be used under the guidance of a lactation consultant.”

For more information on when baby is not latching on yet, sore nipples, getting a good start on breastfeeding + pros and cons of nipple shields, ➡️ GO HERE ➡️ https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/nb-challenges/wean-shield/

For an in-person assessment/assistance for nursing challenges, ➡️ GO HERE ➡️ https://www.latchsav.com/

More Women Are Having Home Births Because of Coronavirus

It’s not to late to change your birth location to the comfort of your own living room! #Midwives #Homebirth #trustYourGut #YourBodyYourBirthYourChoice

Pm Me if you have any questions!

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/3azpvk/more-women-are-having-home-births-because-of-coronavirus?utm_source=vicenewsfacebook&fbclid=IwAR2Omyiiwk4hzEYeTvaKZ-xpJV-DNToSkz7PdwkF5LqBA0bETsn0v5lJ9OU

vice.com Nationwide, expectant parents are avoiding the hospital and turning to midwives.

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Let's talk about informed consent...

If you do not understand something, you are allowed to ask as many questions as you need to understand. BEFORE you make a decision. It is your RIGHT to understand everything happening to your body, the procedures being done, the medication offered, tests conducted, and EVERYTHING in between.

Hiring a postpartum doula can help with this situation! #DoulaSupport #birthworker

This is spot on.

(via Happy as a Mother)

Today Mothers Were Born 💕💓

Now taking virtual birth clients!!!

I am also booking one on one Childbirth Education Courses, birth plan packages, and in person labor support for home birthing families and support prior to hospital transfer for my Hospital birthing families!

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Latched Mama

"Breast milk is more than a meal – it's also a clock, providing time-of-day information to your infant!" 🐑💤

‘It’s not fine.’ Black mothers and babies are dying in North Carolina. | NC Policy Watch

I cannot reiterate this more and what sucks is the stats are there and this is a SAD truth! EDUCATE YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, & HIRE A DOULA!

http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2020/01/29/its-not-fine-black-mothers-and-babies-are-dying-in-north-carolina/?utm_source=%7Btitle%7D&utm_medium=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=%7Bnetwork%7D&fbclid=IwAR1SEsYWcIch_rVNLy_nauhzT67vVRoSm7Z1oi7L4aS_obmUrnW9NsbJgQI

ncpolicywatch.com Infant mortality, maternal mortality, childbirth, racism, classism, North Carolina, Rep. Alma Adams, Black mothers and babies

She Speaks Positive

#knowTheTRUTH #yourBodyIsCapable

Enlightened Consciousness

Midwife360

Let's talk about informed consent...

If you do not understand something, you are allowed to ask as many questions as you need to understand. BEFORE you make a decision. It is your RIGHT to understand everything happening to your body, the procedures being done, the medication offered, tests conducted, and EVERYTHING in between.

This campaign needs you now

I’ll wear a mask, I’ll take a test for covid every time, I can carry my certificates to prove I’ve studied and trained to support women, I’ll comply to have my temp check upon arrival, & I will even wear a c-section gown if that means you will let us back in.

#DoulasAreEssential

Please allow us to support our clients!

Sign The Petition; write to your local hospitals about how much your doula impacted your experience; MOST IMPORTANTLY KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

http://chng.it/RtPCDD8bNW

#HireADoula

change.org Doula Support in North Carolina Hospitals During COVID-19

#BeInformed #BeEducated #KnowYourRights #HireADoula
Still Taking Birth and Postpartum Doula Clients for 2020!