One of the top priorities of any birthing parent is to ensure the safety of their child and themselves during the labor and birth processes. For pregnant folks, things were already quite frightening with the severely high rates of infant and maternal mortality rates in the U.S. With the most recent global pandemic, the odds of those numbers increasing has risen drastically.
All in BIRTH
Is Homebirth Right for You?
Essentially one of the main reasons more women and families choose not to birth at home is due to fear and not being educated that homebirth is an option for them. The only time many of us have witnessed out-of-hospital birth is in watching old movies where the timeline exists prior to modern technological advancements or in one of those rare occasions where the baby comes so quickly the mother couldn’t get to the hospital fast enough.
Why You Should Have a Doula on Your Birth Team
This post might sound biased being that I am in fact a Doula, however facts are still facts. When I became a mother, I did not have a Doula. I didn’t even know what a Doula was at the age of 22 which is when I birthed my first child. Even if I weren’t a Doula, I would still advocate for having these sacred souls in the birth space to guard, honor and support birthing people and here’s why.
Your Placenta, Your Choice
Women are becoming more aware of their bodies and how amazing they truly are! When a woman becomes pregnant, the way that the body begins to change almost immediately is astonishing.
Can you Lotus Birth and Still Encapsulate the Placenta?
Lotus Births are such a beautiful site to see. Seeing photos of mamas cradling their meconium covered newborn just minutes after birth while the placenta lays in a bowl nearby and the umbilical cord still attached to baby is amazing.
What is a Doula?
A doula is someone who is trained to assist women in preparation and/or during childbirth by providing support emotionally and sometimes physically.