Get Labor Started Naturally "How can I get my labor started naturally?" That is one question that gets asked a lot! Do you want to know the one sure fire way to get labor started naturally? I'll share it with you, but first, let's take a look at the most common reasons people say they want to get labor started naturally. End of Pregnancy Discomfort Growing a tiny human is no small task. It's basically a superpower! By the end of pregnancy, you are just downright uncomfortable

A Look into the First 24 Hours Postpartum The climactic part of pregnancy happens as you birth your baby earth side safely and peacefully! You have prepared, anticipated, prayed, meditated, and worked to create the perfect entrance for your baby into the world. All things leading up to this monumental event have been focused around the birth of your baby. Here are some things that you may experience after birth that you may not have known about. 1. You have to birth agai

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 next shopping trip! Compression Splint or Belly Band Trust us! After having major abdominal surgery, your core will likely be weakened and sore. A compression splint helps with the immedi

The World Health Organization reaffirms that the best outcomes for women and babies appear to occur with cesarean section rates of 5% to 10%. Rates above 15% seem to do more harm than good. In and around Jacksonville, Florida the average is well above 30% for cesarean birth. Many people wonder, can doulas prevent cesarean deliveries? The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that increasing women’s access to nonmedical interventions during labor,