Alexandra Wellness Doula

Let’s talk about sex baby... Postpartum sex There is this idea in society that women are ready to have sex right after their 6 week appointment.... This just isn’t the case for everyone. This shouldn’t be one size fits all. Some women experience birth trauma physically and emotionally, and may not feel ready. Being sleepless, all of the hormonal shifts, birth trauma, and breastfeeding can all affect libido. Sex and intimacy doesn’t have to be penetrative. Here are some ways to feel intimate without penetration Wait until you feel ready/ healed Touching and Kissing is intimacy too Sleep together (beside each other) Cuddle Dance together Laugh together Cook together Communicate Take turns planning a date night in

If you don’t know and fully understand your rights, and options... You don’t have any. Birth rarely goes as planned. ... Fully Understanding all of your options can help you navigate the unknowns of birth with confidence and ease. Having a birth plan doesn’t mean that it’s set in stone, it’s knowing what you want so that you can advocate for it, and navigate with confidence if things don’t go as planned. I’m offering virtual support to support you in have a better birth. I have Dial a Doula + Text a Doula Support. Link in bio Let’s chat about your upcoming birth plan. I offer free birthy chats . DM to book

We plan our weddings The cake The bridesmaids dresses ... The decor Every little detail We plan our baby showers We research all of the baby gear... But many people are still taking the head in the sand approach for birth...where they leave it up to their care provider because they think their care provider will tell them how to birth, because they’re the professionals. This approach can leave you feeling like you have no control or voice in making decisions, and can lead to birth trauma Knowledge is power. Education and support are 2 of the secret sauce ingredients to an empowered birth. I offer Dial a Doula, and Text a Doula virtual services so that you can feel supported, confident, and empowered in your birth. Link in Bio for Dial A Doula Services DM to book a free pregnancy chat to see how I can best support you in your journey.

Planning a low intervention/ natural hospital birth? Your best bet is to stay at home until you’re in active labour which ACOG (American academy of Gynaecologists) describes as 5-6cm dilated. The longest stage of labour is the first/ early stage of labour. ... It can be the ultimate test on your patience, and it’s best not to get too caught up on numbers and time during this stage because you could become impatient and tire yourself out. I recommend ignoring labour, and going on with your day as usual until you can’t ignore the contractions anymore. Labour length will vary from person to person depending on different factors such as fears, mindset, pain tolerance, environment, and positioning of the baby.