All About Mama Birth Doula Services

01/31/2020

https://www.lamaze.org/Connecting-the-Dots/Post/narrow-the-knees-to-push-with-ease-challenge-the-norm-and160get-the-job-done-1

For as long as I can remember, I (and probably you) have been encouraging birthing people to adopt upright, forward and open positions (so-called ‘UFO Positions’) in labor in order to make as much space in the pelvis as possible.  “Open the inlet” has always been my mantra along with many o...

01/22/2020

These days, around 70% of women get epidurals when they're in labor, and that number has been increasing steadily for years. But do women really know what is in the epidural...or the potential risks they face?

Regardless of what any woman chooses, she deserves full, complete informed choice.

Most epidurals are a combination of two drugs: bupivacaine and fentanyl. The medication does cross the placenta and get to the baby, but the effects on babies aren't well-studied. Some old studies show that babies were a bit irritable or "difficult" in the first few days after birth, and that this affected bonding and maternal perception of motherhood, but there aren't more recent studies to confirm or deny this.

Maternal risks are more clear. There's an increased risk of both instrument-assisted delivery and caesarean delivery. Plus, many women develop fevers, low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, and may have slightly longer labors. Babies are more likely to be malpositioned.

Of course, in some cases, moms can get exhausted or tense from pain, and an epidural might be what allows them to keep laboring and deliver successfully.

There are different blends of pain medications and different amounts given, and lower levels of pain medications -- sometimes referred to as "walking epidurals" -- seem to have fewer risks for mom with good outcomes for mom and baby.

If you are considering an epidural, ask questions about what kind of medication you would be given, the dose, and how much control you would have over it. Explore non-drug options as well.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25040829
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07/18/2019

Mom's do your research know your rights and have a great support team to back you up and be there for you! Trust your body it know what to do.

Mothers in labor are often asked to delay birth to accommodate doctors’ schedules. In many cases, it can have harmful consequences.

01/30/2019

The beautiful human body.

Our bodies are AMAZING!!! I love witnessing its majesty!
This second time mom had a precipitous/rapid birth and used chiropractic care throughout her pregnancy & postpartum “The rhombus of Michaelis (sometimes called the quadrilateral of Michaelis) is a kite-shaped area that includes the three lower lumber vertebrae, the sacrum and that long ligament which reaches down from the base of the scull to the sacrum. This wedge-shaped area of bone moves backwards during the second stage of labour and as it moves back it pushes the wings of the ilea out, increasing the diameters of the pelvis. We know it’s happening when the woman’s hands reach upwards (to find something to hold onto, her head goes back and her back arches. It’s what Sheila Kitzinger (1993) was talking about when she recorded Jamaican midwives saying the baby will not be born ‘till the woman opens her back’. I’m sure that is what they mean by the ‘opening of the back’.
“The reason that the woman’s arms go up is to find something to hold onto as her pelvis is going to become destabilised. This happens as part of physiological second stage; it’s an integral part of an active normal birth. If you’re going to have a normal birth you need to allow the rhombus of Michaelis to move backwards to give the baby the maximum amount of space to turn his shoulders in. Although the rhombus appears high in the pelvis and the lower lumbar spine when it moves backwards, it has the effect of opening the outlet as well.
“When women are leaning forward, upright, or on their hands and knees, you will see a lump appear on their back, at and below waist level. It’s much higher up than you might think; you don’t look for it near her buttocks, you look for it near her waist. (Text credit Sarah Wickham)
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03/22/2018

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World Doula Week celebrates doulas working globally to support families. Learn how you can get involved and join in the celebration.

03/12/2018

http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/

Doulas are in close proximity to the mother throughout labor and can help her have a more positive and empowering birth experience.

02/25/2018

Love this. Why did you choose a OB or a midwife? Let me know your thoughts.

States that give midwives a greater role in patient care achieve better results on key measures of maternal and neonatal health, according to a new study.

02/22/2018

I am not just a doula, I am also a licensed massage therapist and I am trained in prenatal & postnatal massage. The bonus... I am mobile so I come to your home! Call to schedule your appointment. 615-933-3532

02/21/2018

Beautiful moments captured. I am Speechless.

“Real images of birth, breastfeeding, and motherhood.”

02/15/2018

A doula acts as an advocate for the mother, encouraging and helping her fulfill specific desires she might have for her birth. The goal of a doula is to help the mother experience a positive and safe birth, whether an un-medicated birth or a cesarean.

http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/

Doulas are in close proximity to the mother throughout labor and can help her have a more positive and empowering birth experience.

02/12/2018

Here is a little info I found. That is not all either of them do, but the primary role

02/10/2018

02/08/2018

www.raganchambers.com

02/06/2018

Are you pregnant and due in late June/or July? I am now taking on one client for that time period. If you want to know more just contact me to schedule a time to meet. It is free to meet up so what have you got to lose?

01/30/2018

Here is a great link to what a doula can do for you.
If you would like to schedule a time to talk over coffee or tea just send me a message. I am happy to answer any questions you may have and there is no obligation or fee. What do you have to lose?

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

A birth doula is a companion who supports a birthing person during labor and birth. What is the evidence for using a doula?

01/22/2018

This! Moving your hips does get things going. The motion can feel so good and the baby loves it too!. Rolling around on a exercise ball before labor can really feel good and help you relax the pelvic floor muscles. Move mama move.

A doctor in Mexico has got women in labour on their feet as he believes, and it is supported by science, that dancing helps ease the childbirth process.

01/17/2018

Questions? Concerns? Curious? Your friends have mentioned they had a doula and you are wondering what they actually provide... Lets sit down and talk. It is completely free to see if having a doula is right for you. No obligation, no tricks, no pressure.

01/17/2018

Examing the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses' position statement entitled "Continuous Labor Support for Every Woman."

01/04/2018

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01/04/2018

12/29/2017

I also provide prenatal Massages.

Call to schedule your first appointment for 2018! Treat yourself to some well needed recovery time. See you soon!

12/28/2017

Now taking one client with a February Due date. If you are curious about my services please call to set up a time to meet. It doesn't cost anything to see if having a doula is right for you.

12/18/2017

Are you ready to see what a doula can do for you? Schedule a time to meet with me, it costs nothing to see if we are a good match.

Although doula services can be expensive, hiring a doula could actually help prevent labor and delivery complications that have the potential to incre

11/25/2017

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155767079111544&id=83305061543. So cute had to share.

Movement can help keep labor progressing so Barbie and Ken are taking a brisk walk. When a contraction starts she leans on Ken, while her doula squeezes her hips.

11/24/2017

If you are questioning whether or not a doula is right for you, just contact me and we can set up a time to meet and discuss your concerns. It is free to meet up and see if having a doula is right for you.

11/13/2017

Great way to visualize contractions

11/08/2017

Amazing what one minute can can do.

“We estimate that using delayed clamping could save between 11,000 and 100,000 additional lives every year.”

09/24/2017

Brie Bella shares about her daughter Berdies birth. Beautifully said it does take a village.

Brie Bella discusses some special moments from her labor in the hospital and then talks about a book that changed her life. Subscribe to The Bella Twins on Y...