Jess The Doula

Hey mommas! This is an amazing opportunity if your expecting a little one!! thewombwoodstock The Womb Woodstock has so may opportunities for prenatal and postnatal care!! In class and virtual option available.

"Short days ago, we lived....felt dawn...saw sunset glow. Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields." - John McCrae

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In this episode I talk about the updated research evidence on using membrane sweeping or membrane stripping for inducing labor. Is membrane sweeping effective? ...What are the advantages and disadvantages? Why do some providers perform membrane sweeping without asking your permission beforehand? We talk about all of this, and more, in this latest episode of the Evidence Based Birth podcast! Listen now to the Evidence Based Birth Podcast: EBB 151 Updated Evidence on the Pros and Cons of Membrane Sweeping evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-151-updated-evidence-on-the-pros evidencebasedbirth.com/podcast #evidencebasedbirth #ebbirth #evidence #podcast #pregnancy #laborinduction #labor #induction #membrane #consent

All things birth!!

Great information for signs of a full or hungry baby.

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NEWBORN CARE Now more than ever parents are seeking resources for learning how to care for their newborn. I will mentor you through your new life with a newborn. Topics: ... Parenting Philosophies Bringing Baby home Swaddling Bathing Counting diapers Newborn Cues Birth Recovery Csection Recovery Feeding Options Illness Prevention Newborn Safety Safe Sleep Crib Safety This 5 hour mentoring class will be broken up to two 2.5 hour sessions. Introductory price of $60.00. Call or email to set yourself up for the BEST Newborn care. 519-608-5576 [email protected] #newborncare #diapers #babyfeeding #swaddling #babycues #safesleep #cribsafety #csectionrecovery #vaginalbirthrecovery #postpartumcare #lifewithbaby #allaroundtheworld #preparingforbaby #norfolkcounty

Info for mom's having babies at BGH.

"The best investment we have made. We recommend Better Bedtime to everyone we can who has needed help with their babys sleep." - well-rested parents from Kitchener #kwawesome #wrawesome #galtlove

Face Covers - High quality quilting cotton Opening in top to place a filter or extra layer. These covers do not replace Medical grade masks. 5.00 each ... Please indicate the number your wish to purchase. Porch pick up and etransfer preferred.

No our typical good friday meal with grandparents aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, parents and brother in law, but we are doing our part, keeping ourselves and community safe. If you dont like in the same house, please dont get together. This can help save a life. Family of four, dinner, desert, and the new trolls movie!!!

One thing that wont change is the incredible relationship you will build with your Doula. You will still: feel heard, ... importantant supposed confident knowledgeable Covid-19 will not take that from you!!! We see you during this unprecedented time! #doulasupport #unprecedentedtimes #confidence #birth #postpartum #newborn #newparents #norfolkcounty #oxfordcounty #ldnont #brantfordontario #hamilton #youcanbeanywhere #doulalove

Make sure your checking in on your mental health. email [email protected] for your free postpartum mental health assessment tool. #mentalhealth #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #postpartummooddisorder #doulasupport

Keeping my family healthy and safe!! Social distancing Good hygiene practices ... Nutrition support. Perfect time to increase your nutrition. I can help!!!! [email protected] #nutrition #keephealthy #juiceplus #allthecoloursoftherainbow #beprepared #norfolkcounty #ontario #ldnont

PLAN YOUR POSTPARTUM RECOVERY During this time of social distancing, being a new parent can seem very scary. Postnatal Doulas can help answer questions, teach newborn care, breastfeeding and feeding support and help with everything that comes after your baby is here.... For $75.00 you will receive a comprehensive postpartum workbook, and a one hour planning session. Book your session today! Link in Bio to contact us. #norfolkcounty #ldnont #brantfordontario #oxfordcounty #allaroundtheworld #planforyourpostpartum #4thtrimester #newborn #caringforanewborn #youmatter #doulasupport

Its times like these im extremely proud of our community. Myself and my friend Brittany The Doula Tree will be collecting baby essential items- diapers, wipes, bottles, baby cookies, baby food, etc to help our community in this time of need.... We will arrange for pick up and drop off of these items. email [email protected] or call/text jess 519-608-5576 So proud of our Doula community!!!

COVID-19 UPDATE With the directions of Health officials we have made the difficult decision to temporarily stop all in-person hospital births Doula support to ensure the safety of our family. With many clients changing to home birth we will support our clients in that capacity. ... We understand the value of services to the maternal community and the impact we can have on a it clients labour. We will now be offering virtual support as a package option for those who will be birthing in hospital. We will now be offering virtual support as a package option. How does this look.... Depends on our clients needs: Advanced preparation for birth preferences and comfort measures. Phone and Text support Facetime, skype ect. Virtual Newborn care Virtual Breastfeeding support We are actively looking at ways to support you. PLEASE reach out to your Doula community to answer any questions or concerns. #doulasupport #virtualdoulaservices #wearehereforyou #doyourpart #pregnancy #labourpositions #norfolkcounty #ldn #allaroundtheworld

COVID-19 AWHONN (the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses) DOULAS ARE NOT VISITORS.... THEY ARE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PEOPLE AND MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM. AWHONN (the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses) released the following statement on Wednesday: AWHONNs Position on Doulas with Patients During COVID-19 AWHONN recognizes that doula services contribute to the womans preparation for and support during childbirth and opposes hospital policies that restrict the presence of a doula during a womans active labor. Doulas are not visitors and should not be blocked from caring for patients in the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. Most doulas have been contracted by patients weeks to months ahead of time and have established provider relationships. They are recognized by AWHONN and ACOG as essential personnel and part of the maternity care team, said AWHONN member Nancy Travis, MS, BSN, RN, BC, CPN, CBC, Florida Section Chair. AWHONN supports doulas as partners in care and acknowledges their ability to provide physical, emotional, and partner support to women. AWHONN opposes hospital policies that restrict the presence of a doula in the inpatient setting during an infectious disease outbreak.

Social distancing We have newborn diapers and wipes available for those who need them. Porch pickup can be arrranged. The Doula Tree in Waterford is also offering this service... Sweet Stella's in London is also offering this service

Are you a low risk pregnancy? In light of the new virus and precautions, check out your option for a homebirth with some wonderful midwives!

HOW YOU APPROACH BIRTH... This reminds me of another quote that goes: The way you do one thing, is the way you do everything. So what is your approach to life? ... Do you think there is a direct correlation that and how you will handle your birth? #birth #howdoyouhandlelife #supportpartners #stressrelief See more

It doesnt matter if its your first or fourth both, Doula support equally beneficial! #lovemyclients #baby #birthteam #pregnancy #momma #dadlife #norfolkcounty #ldn #brantfordontario #oxfordcounty

Do excited you provide these in our prenatal gift bags!! @storkpak Supporting our birth community

Breath Awareness.... Focusing on or following the breath reduces suffering and trying to think your way through labour... let your eyes soften gaze downwards bring your full attention to your breath Notice when you exhale begins and ends Make no effort to change or control your breath in any way. Just listen #breathingtechniques #painvssuffering #quietmind #inthismoment #birth #releaseasyoubreathe #childbirtheducation #pregnancy #labour #doulasupport #icanmentoryou #doula #norfolkcounty #ldn #haldimandcounty #oxfordcounty #brantcounty

Every baby and mom is different! If one position doesnt feel comfortable or baby is not latching well in that position here are some other options. Did you know we provide feeding support? ... We Doula that!

Catching your babys feeding cues before they become frantic and crying for food will ensure your baby has a good feed and less stress on the feeding parent. #feedingbaby #baby #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #bottlefeeding #yourinformedchoice #earlyfeedingcues #momsupport #doulasupport #wecanhelp #postnataldoula #norfolkcounty #brantfordontario #hamiltonontario #newparents #ldnont

True story!!! This is my life!!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS THIS WEEKEND! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! https://mailchi.mp//daylight-savings-time-transition-27937

STAY WELL HYDRATED Of course this is important at any stage of your life, so let's just run through a fewreminders here (especially for my breastfeeding friends). First things first, there is no evidence that you need to increase your water intake and while breastfeeding. ... HOWEVER! Should you become dehydrated, it can have an effect on milk supply and production. Dehydration can also lead to headaches, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramping, tiredness and fatigue, moodiness, constipation... sounds like the best thing to do is to just drink that water, right? DOULA TIP: Grab yourself an extra large cup with a straw or sports bottle and commit to filling it up a few times a day. and hey, support team people... make sure the new parent in your life is drinking! Water is not the only option for hydration, but it is the best! Because everyone is different, I'm not going to tell you to drink 8 glasses per day. Instead, keep an eye on the colour of your urine. Super light yellow to clear is a-ok. Don't wait until you're thirsty, you are already dehydrated at that point. Cool? What's your best tip for staying well hydrated? #hydration #drink #postnatal #breastfeeding #stayhydrated #baby #birth #doulasupport #norfolkcounty #brantfordontario #hamilton #oxfordcounty #ldnont #youareworthit

SQUAT and OPEN Did you know the most effective position for pushing is Squatting. ... Benefits: Can open the pelvis 30% larger Works with gravity to help bring baby down Has been seen to shorten the pushing stage. Your Birth, Your way #squats #pelvis #pushing #doulasupport #backtotheroot #norfolkcountyontario

BIRTH IS AN OPPORTUNITY... Seeing the strength that people find during birth, no matter what kind of birth they arehaving, will never EVER cease to amaze me... #oxfordcounty #norfolkcounty #birth #supportpartners #doulaservices #prenatal #postnatal #youarestrong #yesyoucan #birthingday #breathyourbabydown #peace #surge #birthmentor

Struggling to get your child to sleep through the night? Uncertainty around sleep Your child either wakes several times a night, resists going to sleep or both.... When you lay your head down on your pillow at night, you wonder how long youll sleep. Sleep is a struggle in your household and you are unsure what to do. Would you like to make the time and effort to teach your child to sleep well? If tiredness and sleep (or lack thereof) are having an impact on your days, contact us. Betterbedtime.ca See more

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NOURISH YOUR BODY In order to recover & replenish, birthing parents must first allow themselves TIME to honour their body & the miracle of creating life. During this the birthing parent should be fed healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the parent @motherbees... The idea is to support & restore the body with warming foods & replenish nutrients lost through pregnancy & childbirth. On average it can take 1-2 years for a birthing persons body to fully recover from pregnancy, making those first 40 days of restoration vital. Let's start a brainstorming thread and fill it with ideas for postpartum nourishment! See more

Being prepared to support my clients in any situation they may face during their birth journey is incredibly important to my practice. Sometimes after birth a baby may need some help breathing and transition to being born and coming into their body. ... About 10% of babies will require some form of support with breathing after birth. I am confident to walk with you through this journey and provide the extra support needed in these situations.