Little Heartbeats Doula and Lactation Services, LLC

27/02/2020

Everyone, every birth.

25/01/2020

This...THIS! Every single word.

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DID YOU KNOW 💭 “Human newborns are meant to be carried constantly and fed around the clock.” Because.. science. 🔬Human beings are considered CARRY MAMMALS, often described as “continuous contact mammals” 💕 From a brain perspective, we are born very early. Our brains can be considered immature at birth when compared to other mammals. Most other mammals are born at about 80% of adult brain growth but humans are born at less than 50%, with most brain growth happening AFTER birth. Scientists find that due to our larger brains and naturally smaller pelvises, we are born early, so that our heads do not become too big to fit through our mothers narrow pelvises. Essentially, while newborns are out of the mamas body, it makes biological sense to treat them as if they are still ONE with mama. Think kangaroo pouch (also a carry mammal). We also know that humans are carry mammals because human milk is composed of lower fat and protein contents that are metabolized faster than other mammalian milks. Hence, the need to feed babies often, around the clock. From a carry mammal perspective, it is assumed baby is always on mama making it easy and natural for consistent on demand feeding 😍 Knowing this helps to understand from a biological standpoint why babies, newborns especially, are most happy when being held or at the breast. They aren’t being clingy, they are honoring their innate need and biological NORM 👶🏽 📝 Quotes taken from “Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple” written by IBCLC Nancy Mohrbacher. 📸 from todaysparent.com 💛

31/12/2019

If you are looking for a doula in 2020 this is a wonderful opportunity!

25/12/2019

Merry Christmas!

😏 Did Mary roar out Jesus and feel powerful doing it? I like to think so. Photography by the brilliant

17/12/2019

Victory and great news for children's product safety! The U.S. House just passed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 which would ban dangerous inclined sleepers and padded bumper pads which have killed dozens of infants. Special thanks to lead sponsor of the bill U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas, and subcommittee chair Rep. Jan Schakowsky for her leadership. Read our joint statement with American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Federation of America, U.S. PIRG, and Public Citizen here: https://bit.ly/35t3TUD

31/10/2019

- Halloween style!
#1-10cm

24/10/2019

The provision takes effect immediately.

31/07/2019

With it becoming very warm in certain parts of the globe especially the US. It’s a good time to remind everyone that overheating is a huge SIDS risk factor as well as other health issues. Remember the dress babies accordingly and not to leave them in hot areas. They can overheat very quickly compared to adults.

18/07/2019

What a great visual on how the Haakaa works! Save for your newest mommy friends or yourself!

https://www.grassrootsbabystore.com/products/haakaa-silicone-breast-pump-with-suction-base-5-oz

16/06/2019

Bo***es cake 😁

What a great way to celebrate a breastfeeding journey.

Would you have a cake like this?

14/06/2019

Dignity and respect throughout your pregnancy, labor, and childbirth should be the expectation - not the exception.

09/06/2019

08/06/2019

Graphic credit: Annadenise.etsy.com

06/06/2019

Today I announced my administration's goal to eliminate the racial disparity in Virginia's maternal mortality rate by 2025. This is a worthy effort that is perfectly within our reach.

Read more here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2019/june/headline-840941-en.html

22/05/2019

We couldn’t agree more!! 🙌🏼

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I am not anti-hospital birth. I am not anti-OBGYN. I am pro , and I am an extreme advocate for being treated like a during labor & . Having the you desire isn’t a and doula support is awesome to have during , birth, and early parenting!

09/05/2019

02/05/2019

Great resource! Thank you Appalachian Breastfeeding Network!

02/05/2019

Yes! This! 🙌🏻 Every birthing person deserves a doula

20/04/2019

This article could save your life.

10/04/2019

04/04/2019

The campaign wants women to feel free to breastfeed in public, without fear of embarrassment.

25/03/2019

Text VABREASTFEEDS to 22828 to subscribe to VBC's newsletter for breastfeeding events, news and resources around the state. Or follow this link to our email sign up form: https://bit.ly/2YnvhQU

Thank you for your support of VBC and Virginia families!

25/03/2019

This week we have a client who said she just doesn't have enough hands! And her feet are supposed to be up, not running up and down the stairs.
Doulas put feet to the plan. Let us help you.

14/03/2019

The postpartum body needs rest, and the village can help!

Postpartum Instructions For Friends & Family by Jessica Austin on January 7, 2019 in Postpartum Health • 0 Comments The number one cause of problems I see in the postpartum period is lack of rest for the birthing person / mother. It takes the body 10 months to grow a baby and only a few days...

02/03/2019

On Zero Discrimination Day the message is simple:

END DISCRIMINATION.

The right to health means ending discrimination in all healthcare settings.

Zero Discrimination for all.

18/02/2019

A new HypnoBirthing series begins Thursday Feburary 28th! Learn how to trust your birthing instincts and prevent fear from having a negative influence on your birth and much much more! Sign-up through website linked in bio and call Joy with any question 804-337-7657