Nurtured Guidance

04/05/2026

“WHO strongly recommends supporting women to have a chosen companion during labor and childbirth.”📣

The evidence is undisputed about the benefits of having that emotional, psychological, and practical support during labor and childbirth; benefits that include a shorter length of time in labor, decreased caesarean section rates, and more positive health indicators for babies in the first five minutes after birth.

Companions can:

👉🏿 bridge communication gaps between laboring patients and their healthcare team,
👉🏽 offer massage or hand-holding to help relieve pain, and
👉🏻 provide reassurance to help the person in labor feel in control.

And as an advocate, a labor companion can also witness and safeguard against mistreatment or neglect❗️

The World Health Organization (WHO) urges global actors to professional organizations and healthcare providers to community networks and women's groups to play a role in advocating for labor companions.

And couldn’t agree more.💪🏽

03/28/2026

03/27/2026

Happy World Doula Week! 💙 Doulas can have many positive aspects during birth and postpartum, including being less likely to need Pitocin, more likely to consider childbirth a positive experience, reducing postpartum mental health disorders, and improving breastfeeding success.

Doulas provide emotional, evidence-based, practical, and physical support, and we are so grateful for all of our doulas who support our Indiana parents and families!

03/23/2026

03/18/2026

When we know better, we must do better. Let’s start prioritizing perinatal mental health. Did you know that if a mother is depressed, it directly impacts the long term development of her child in a negative way! It’s serious. Mothers deserve to enjoy their motherhood experience and be supported.

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety or another mood disorder during pregnancy or postpartum, reach out to me and I will help get them set up with good resources. Mood disorders are treatable! You can also reach out to Dancy Perinatal Counseling! They accept many insurances as well as Partnership HealthPlan if Ca.

I believe perinatal mental health is a specialty.
It deserves specialized care.
That's why my entire staff go through 30 hours of training before they ever meet a client, ongoing weekly consultation and monthlyl training throughout their work here.

We are elevating the standard of care for perinatal mental health.
It's about damn time

03/11/2026

Breastfeeding doesn’t always go the way we expect. That’s where the right support can make all the difference.

I provide in-home and virtual Lactation consultations to help families work through challenges like painful feeding, latch difficulties, milk supply concerns, and much more.

If you’re struggling with Breastfeeding, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to help.

Send me a message or visit www.nurturedguidance.com to learn more.

Serving families in Siskiyou County and surrounding communities.



Pure Siskiyou

03/04/2026

IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

IBCLCs are the highest-accredited experts specializing in breastfeeding and lactation care.

As a lactation consultant, I am here to support you throughout your entire breastfeeding journey.

03/01/2026

The more frequently you empty your breasts, the more milk you’ll make!

Have you been told to space out feedings or stick to a strict schedule instead of following your baby’s hunger cues? That approach can sometimes lead to low milk supply and poor weight gain.

Every parent has a unique milk storage capacity, and every baby has their own feeding pattern and needs. Feeding responsively - watching your baby, not the clock - helps protect your supply and supports healthy growth.

[Image of a nursing couplet. Text reads, "Myth: You should space your feedings so that your breasts have time to refill. Fact: The emptier the breast the faster the body makes milk to replace it; the fuller the breast the more production of milk slows down. If you consistently wait until your breasts "fill up" before nursing, your body may get the message that it is making too much and may reduce total production." The LLL USA logo is in lower right corner.]

03/01/2026

Did you know that birth doulas work in a variety of settings? Not just home births, contrary to popular belief!

Birth doulas adapt to each environment while providing the same continuous care, comfort, and reassurance throughout labor, whether that be at home, in birthing center, or a hospital.💪🏽

Their support isn’t tied to a location; it’s centered on the needs and desires of the family.

As part of our February series, ‘Birth Support, Explained,’ we went back to basics on what birth doula support is; thank you for following along with us.💜

What else would you like to know about birth doulas?💭

02/19/2026

I've added a new tool to my doula bag to help ease labor pain: TENS.

Would you want to try this during labor?

02/14/2026

I recently completed a training for providing another drug-free form of pain relief during labor. Stay tuned to find out more!

02/11/2026

📣 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥!
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 — 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
(161 E. Lincoln Avenue) in W**d

This special event is for pregnant and postpartum Moms to celebrate this amazing new chapter as a parent. Join us for a delicious brunch, fun activities, learning, and resources! Special Guest Speakers will present valuable information for new parents to help you feel confident and prepared. Reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/Pre-Registration-Events or by calling 530.918.7222.