Ioana Hampton is with Elena Lupu and 3 others at Sara Clance Photography.
September 18 at 1:46 PM ·
💫✨Birth is magic ✨💫
No matter how your baby was born into this world, that moment your baby is placed on your chest is unlike any other. There is a transcendence to time and space. There is a palpable shift in energy within the room. All is still and quiet. A new soul has arrived. A million emotions, a beautiful mess, and an indescribable love story that begins to unfold.
Meeting you, Juno, was simply: everything. 🌈💕
Birth Video can be found here: https://youtu.be/VwuNnae3E_g
🙏📸: Sara Clance Photography
Midwife: 🤰 Dreaming Tree Women’s Care
#homebirth #waterbirth #birthwithoutfear #normalizebirth #letsstayhome #3boys1girl
From CTDA:
“A gift for expectant and new parents: FREE classes, videos, tips and fun info from CTDA doulas. follow our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/centxdoulas/) to make sure that you do not miss anything! October 5-11th.”
Now is this love or what? 😍🥰
Birth Monopoly
September 13 at 10:18 PM ·
He got her granny panties 😂
This man deserves a wife.
This proud papa welcomed his baby girl, born earlier today, in to the world with a Psalm ❤️
What was really effective for you during labor?
We often have new parents that have never labored before, and we’d love for you to leave a note of encouragement for them to read.
National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM)
September 28 at 7:29 AM ·
Repost from @darettafaylynn
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“Becoming a mother makes you activate strengths you didn’t know you had and deal with fears you didn’t know existed.”
Having a home water birth was THE best decision I’ve ever made! I’m extremely happy with my experience. No epidural, no medication, no complications! I knew God created my body for this moment and he carried me through my labor and delivery! I can’t thank HIM enough! I am forever grateful for my midwife and my support team.
I went into labor the day of my moms birthday at 7am with my contractions every 7 mins apart. Of course that didn’t stop the plans I made for her! We still went out and enjoyed her birthday and at 6:02am the next morning we had a baby. After my delivery I was able to delay clamping of the umbilical cord (1 hour after birth), enjoy a relaxing herbal bath with my new born and encapsulate my placenta! My strength has no limit after this experience!!! #naturalbirth #homebirth #waterbirth #blackwomenbirthing #blackwomenbirthingnaturally #blackmoms @blackwomenbirthing @blackmomskillingit
Azul Blue Smith
April 8 at 12:43 PM ·
Is it this easy? 😲
Harper Erika - Licensed Therapist, Sexologist, Tantrika, Writer, Womanist, Yogini, Logophile. 🤸🏿♀️
For the safety of our clients and our staff, we are not offering in-person tours of the birth center during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you’re new to cycle tracking, this may be helpful information for you!
https://allbodies.com/its-not-all-about-your-period-what-you-can-learn-from-vag-discharge/
ALLBODIES.COM
It's Not All About Your Period- What You Can Learn From Vaginal Discharge - Allbodies
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MEDICALDIALOGUES.IN
Waterbirths as safe as traditional births, reveals study
✨ Transition ✨
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This is the most intense and shortest part of labor. Your cervix will finish dilating and your baby moves further down in preparation for you to push her into the world.
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Transition is where your focus begins to falter, it feels like you aren’t getting a break in between contractions and you feel out of control.
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You’ll feel a lot of pressure, your water may break if it hasn’t already, you’ll doubt your ability to birth your baby, and you’ll feel like you just can’t do this anymore.
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This phase of labor is the time where you’ll need the most support - emotionally, mentally and physically. You’ll need to stay focused on the moment and how much work you’re doing to bring your baby Earthside. You’ll need reassurance that it’s really almost over and you’ll soon meet your baby.
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Find your inner Elsa and just let it go.
This. Is. Magical. 👑
@magnoliagreyimages this is such an INCREDIBLE work of art. 🔥
What a beautiful tribute. Our hearts hurt for the families that face loss like this. There’s a link to their GoFundMe if you’d like to contribute.
James Alvarez is with Vanessa Marie Carbajal - Sandoval.
October 29 at 9:32 PM · Instagram ·
🎶 Remember me... Though I have to say goodbye, Remember me🎶 -Disney, Coco. Adalyn and I will always remember you ♥️
Photography and set up by my good friend @vanessa_marie_carbajal. Thank you for this gift we’ll cherish forever. Make up artist @kahlovera @artbysusieq
https://www.gofundme.com/f/23srdzz3uo?sharetype=teams&member=5327308&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=a46f4666ceaa460f8c1050d1fa765d80
#diadelosmuertos #mexican #tradition #art #disney #coco #inmemoryofyeseniaaguilar #catrinamakeup #catrina #dayofthedead #disneycoco #facepaint #bodyart #mexico #familia #photography #photoshoot #ripmybeautifulwife #wifey #yeseniaaguilar #adalynrose #daughter #family #cultura #ofrenda #diadelosmuertosmakeup #halloween #halloweencostume
For. Real.
The Leaky Boob
November 9 at 9:22 AM ·
This is why I tend to stay up late. It’s my time to be free! What do you do when you get a moment without kiddos?
National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM)
September 28 at 6:29 AM ·
Repost from @darettafaylynn
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“Becoming a mother makes you activate strengths you didn’t know you had and deal with fears you didn’t know existed.”
Having a home water birth was THE best decision I’ve ever made! I’m extremely happy with my experience. No epidural, no medication, no complications! I knew God created my body for this moment and he carried me through my labor and delivery! I can’t thank HIM enough! I am forever grateful for my midwife and my support team.
I went into labor the day of my moms birthday at 7am with my contractions every 7 mins apart. Of course that didn’t stop the plans I made for her! We still went out and enjoyed her birthday and at 6:02am the next morning we had a baby. After my delivery I was able to delay clamping of the umbilical cord (1 hour after birth), enjoy a relaxing herbal bath with my new born and encapsulate my placenta! My strength has no limit after this experience!!! #naturalbirth #homebirth #waterbirth #blackwomenbirthing #blackwomenbirthingnaturally #blackmoms @blackwomenbirthing @blackmomskillingit
Boom 🎤
THEGUARDIAN.COM
The sole function of the clitoris is female orgasm. Is that why it’s ignored by medical science?
Postpartum is sacred, for so many reasons. Such beauty of new life and togetherness captured in the images here.
Birth Becomes You
November 20 at 8:07 AM ·
Postpartum is such a sacred space in time. Your body has just given birth, and now everything your body does, is for your baby. Swollen breasts, dripping milk, sleepless nights and a full heart.
As birth photographers, we love when families choose to document this time. We hope to encourage and empower others to love and embrace their body during this transition. Here are some of our favorite postpartum images from our Birth Becomes You Facebook Group for birth photographers.
Take a minute to check out the rest in the blog post. https://birthbecomesyou.com/blog/postpartum-images-from-birth-becomes-you-photographers
Breastfeeding Success Company
November 25 at 9:00 AM ·
Did you know that Breastfeeding Success offers a variety of online education in addition to lactation support? Taught by the experts, our comprehensive virtual classes are live and interactive. They include childbirth, lactation, infant massage, infant sleep and development, safety, mental health, and more. Some classes may even be covered by your insurance plan.
For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.bfsuccess.com/classes. Call ☎️ 512-808-0237 with any questions.
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You CAN get pregnant while breastfeeding!
🎥 @ @kristy.sarah
Repost from @healthy.pregnancy
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Upright laboring and pushing positions tend to result in better birth outcomes, mainly due to increased movement and use of gravity.
But, not every movement or position opens the pelvis in the same way!
Deep squats tend to support helping baby engage, or enter the pelvis, but would close the outlet (bottom of pelvis) which may not be optimal for pushing.
And a high squat, where the hips are pushed back w a neutral spine, and the knees knock in, would open the bottom of the pelvis more. This would be more optimal for pushing!
#healthypregnancy @mamastefit
✨ hello, little one.
Gentle Seed Doulas - Professional Birth & Postpartum Services
13 hrs ·
Hello, baby! Amazing Shot!!
#repost @dallasarthurbirthstories
Truth. 🤣
The Leaky Boob
January 6 at 1:15 PM ·
Our organs have some regrets. 😂
Repost from @ladybirdpt
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Yesterday I asked y’all what you wanted to see more of on this page and so many of you asked how to know if you have pelvic floor tension and what to do about it.
So what makes a pelvic floor tight? Your pelvic floor may be tight because you have a background as an athlete, yogi, or Pilates buff (what do you call someone who does Pilates?) it may be tight because you had a tear during childbirth or a c-section. It may be tight because you’re a jaw clencher, glute clencher, or have a past ankle, knee or hip injury. The list goes on.
The best way to determine if you have pelvic floor tension is to see a pelvic floor PT who can evaluate you. However because I know that’s not an option for everyone, this video shows you a couple signs and symptoms you may experience if you have tension in your pelvic floor.
As for what you can do about it, check out today’s stories. And if you’re in Austin and are wondering the status of your pelvic floor, come on in and see us for an evaluation!
Birth Photography
March 30, 2017 at 8:14 PM ·
"He ADORED her. He would NOT take his eyes off her."
The Art of Birth | Savannah, GA
✨Knowledge is power and it’s important to know what your options for prenatal testing are.
The NIPT is a prenatal screening tool that allows us to determine the risk of your baby having certain chromosomal abnormalities.
Family centered birth is beautiful.
Shared from @borntoblossomdoula
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Birth is unknown... magical... each stage of labor bringing joy, restlessness, and many times fear ✨ Birth can shape so much of what your postpartum period looks like ✨
When you think back did you feel...
Loved?
Supported?
Nurtured?
📸 @brittneyhoguephoto
#birthdoula #homebirth #postpartumsupport #nutrition #birth #fourthtrimester #ideservebirthsupport #postpartum #laboranddelivery #peaceinpandemic #doulasupport #mentalhealth #pregnancy #borntoblossomdoula 🌸
Credit to @swirl_life on TikTok
Yep. Feeling this post from @_happasamother
Last night I was trying to cook dinner, clean my toddlers dirty lunch containers from school all while one child was trying to tell me a story (in his screaming voice), my other child was trying to ask me a question (in her screaming voice), also while I’m holding my baby who wants to be held YET is doing that typical 8 month old thing where they push off your body with both feet and hands trying to fling themselves at whatever hazard is around.
This was just one 5 minute glimpse into the chaos that is my evenings these days. #momlife
The twins are here, the twins are here!!! 👶🏽👶🏽🥳🥳Weighing 6lb8oz and 7lbs even, these gorgeous girls were born to their incredibly strong mother, who achieved her goal of a third time unmedicated VBAC! Baby A came easily and quickly vertex and Baby B remained transverse, but was skillfully turned to footling breech via internal version. A HUGE thanks to Dr. Nix of @setonwomenshealthsouth for facilitating the delivery and supporting our client in the birth she desired.
Did you know this fun fact? Feeding tiny humans requires that you stay hydrated!💧
Reposted: @lalecheleagueofwilmington
#breastfeedallthebabies #babieslovebreastmilk #drinkwaterstayhydrated #fourthtrimester #snugglethosebabies #nursealldaynurseallnight #oxytocin #lovehormone
Amazing work, @cocothedoula 🥰🥰
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#atlantadoula #georgiadoula #kennestone #atlmoms #georgiahomebirth #atlantabirthphotographer #atlataphotographer #atlphotographer #georgiabirthnetwork #birthwithoutfear #birthphotography #evidencebasedbirth #pregnancyphotography #birthbecomesyou #waterbirth #homebirth #birthbecomesher #naturalbirth #wellstar #unmedicatedbirth #atlantabirthcenter #atlmom #georgiamom #cobbcounty #blackbirthinglivesmatter #cobbcountyga #gwinnettcounty
👋 Hello to our beautiful Birthwise community!
A sweet refugee family is in need of some support. The ask is specifically for a baby boy. New or gently used items can be dropped off on the birth center porch between now and Friday.
Anything extra will be redistributed to other families in need of community support.
Almost 10k parents responded to this informal poll and the record shows that most of those kiddos still wake through the night. 😴
From @lucywebber_ibclc
I asked on my fb page if your little one wakes and/or feeds at night and their age bracket.
This was an informal poll and is most definitely not scientific in any way! But did have nearly 10 thousand responses so will hopefully reassure you that you're not alone.
#nightwaking #nightfeeding #nightfeeds #normalisenightwaking
#normalisebreastfeedingtosleep #normalisenightwaking #nightimeparenting
Midwife Melek had the honor of holding space and loving on this sweet family during their labor.
We love it when partners catch their own babies! Such a special moment.
✨ Welcome, Baby J! Born at home and clearly, her mother is magical.
📸 @coleyclinephotosandfilm
Midwife: @midwifemelek
