Shifting Gears with The Jax Baby Company

Shifting Gears with The Jax Baby Company Yep, families love shifting gears with The Jax Baby Company Let me explain! Some of our clients are determined they’ll have it their way and some know that there’s a chance they might “give up” or “quit”, although I like to refer to this as shifting gears, or changing …

Pushing In Labor; Don’t Push Me!

Pushing In Labor; Don’t Push Me! There she was, growing physically tired after hours in labor. She was ten centimeters dilated and soon to enter the second stage of labor, pushing. As I wiped her forehead and held her straw to her lips she sipped and then asked me, “Did we lock the back gate …

The Jax Baby Company In The News

The Jax Baby Company In The News [Formerly First Coast Doulas] The Jax Baby Company in the news today! We talk about what we do as professional Doulas, the services we offer new families, and the support group and gathering we founded and host each month, The First Coast Mom’s Hang Out! Watch the Video …

Myth- A Healthy Baby and A Healthy Mom Are All That’s Important

I know you’ve heard it, we’ve all heard it, “A healthy baby and a healthy mom are all that’s important!”   Well I am here to tell you, that’s a load of crap! Yep, I said it and I mean it! Now, I do agree that the safety of a mother and her baby are …

Second Baby Guilt Part 2

This is part 4 in 6 part blog series Titled; Guilt, Inadequacy, and Insufficient Funds See bottom of page for details.   “Guilt, can become the ultimate enabler!”~Elizabeth Luke     Continued… I shared my feelings with my husband, who at the time seemed to be absent emotionally. Maybe it was just me I thought, …

Why the Wage Gap Won’t Close

The last few years have been full of discourse surrounding gender inequality and the associated wage gap.  People blame employers, politics, and policies. While these factors definitely contribute to why the wage gap won’t close in the United States, the biggest hurdle to closing the wage gap is women themselves. Yea. Us. Spend time in …

Cesarean Birth Recovery Essentials

Cesarean Birth Recovery Essentials Cesarean birth recovery is a question we get asked about alot. Are you planning a cesarean birth? Do you want to be prepared in the instance that you may need one? Keep this short list handy!  Be sure to print this so that you can bring it with you on your …