You’re a Rock Star Even if Nobody Tells You We’ve got to get something off our chests. It’s a secret that shouldn’t be. It’s something that doesn’t, for some reason, get said enough or only gets said when the “right” conditions are met. And it’s a shame. You’re a Rock Star! Yes, YOU! Birthing a …
Your Birth Plan Is Supported by ACOG Your birth plan just got better! A new statement was just released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. They are now recommending limiting interventions in labor for women who meet certain criteria. They’re also recommending one-on-one support more and nonpharmacologic pain management measures. What does this …
Finally, a class for parents having a cesarean birth! Will you be welcoming a sweet baby or babies by way of cesarean birth? Are you supporting someone before, during, and after a cesarean birth? Feeling anxious, nervous, or out of touch with what to expect on the big day and weeks following the birth? The Jacksonville Baby Company …
Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits; ACOG Recommendations Whether you want to use a birth plan or not you’ll want to know about these options. Most care providers aren’t going over these in prenatal visits routinely. It’s important to have an open discussion about your options. The benefits can last a minimum of six weeks for you …
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Private Childbirth Classes in Jax, FL Considering private childbirth classes means you’re a dynamic individual! When preparing for birth it’s much easier to know what you want when you are aware of what is available to you. You need an educator that is as forward-thinking as you are. Someone that can lay out all of …
Delayed Cord Clamping Delayed cord clamping is a term that you’ve likely heard of or read about if you are expecting a baby in the near future. At birth babies are attached to their placenta via their umbilical cord. The placenta is attached to the wall of the woman’s uterus. Once the baby is born the …
Tearing During Delivery There is one question that undoubtedly gets asked while I’m teaching childbirth education. “Can I avoid tearing during delivery?” Having sex and the physical and emotional satisfaction a couple gets from having sex is of importance. Hearing the words vaginal and tearing in the same sentence sounds worrisome. Let’s talk about the power of the va-jay-jay and the …
Cubs Celebrate World Series Win and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are Born. Co-Authored by Elizabeth Luke and Heather Horrell Cubs Celebrate World Series Win and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are Born. What an incredible day for the Cubbies as they make history and win the World Series! Fans everywhere, including the First Coast Doulas team, watched, cheered, …
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Placenta Pills Are In the News Again Placenta pills are in the news again for helping new moms post-birth! Women are choosing to have their placenta made into pills after they give birth. They want extra help in healing, transitioning, and the best chance to thrive post-birth. They deserve to do that free from judgement! …
Affirmations for Birth and Parenting Affirmations for birth and parenting are one way to stay positive and feel more grounded and centered. October is the perfect month to begin a daily affirmation routine and we are going to help you get started! The best news is you’ve already seen and used some affirmations in your …
