Saltwater Doulas, Perinatal Support Collective

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🎉Join us for a Professional Networking Night! 🎉

Calling all perinatal professionals! We’re excited to host an evening of connection, community, and collaboration at Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective, located at 82 Main St, Amesbury, MA.

🗓 Date: Monday September 30th
⏰ Time: 5 PM - 8 PM

Make sure to bring your business cards and drop in at any time! We'll have a round of introductions at 7 PM to get to know everyone better. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Let’s connect and build a stronger perinatal community together! 🌟💫

Please RSVP so we know your coming:(link in bio)

Are you curious about the benefits of having a doula during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey? Join us for our "Meet the Doulas" Zoom event! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the supportive services we offer, ask questions, and connect with our experienced team of doulas.

What to Expect:

Introduction to Doulas: Understand the role of a doula and how we can support you through pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

Meet Our Team: Get to know a couple of our certified and experienced doulas, each with unique skills and specialties.

Service Overview: Learn about the various services we offer, including prenatal education, labor support, postpartum care, and more.

Q&A Session: Have your questions answered in real-time by our knowledgeable team.

How to Join:

Register: Click the link in our bio (or DM us for a link) to register for the free event, a zoom link will be emailed with your confirmation. (please save this email)

Prepare Your Questions: Think about any questions you may have about doula services, postpartum care, or anything related to your journey.

Join the Zoom Meeting: On the day of the event, click the Zoom link sent to your email after registration, and join the meeting from the comfort of your home.

Register now: https://SaltwaterDoulas.as.me/Meet

Just the most beautiful moment of awe. The awe of his new baby, awe of the STRENGTH of his wife, awe of the beauty of the birth process. Possibly one of our favorite pictures of a partner to date 🥹

If you’re looking for a doula to walk with you through this special time, we’d love to hear from you 🤍

CPR giveaway! ✨

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WINNER will be chosen FRIDAY evening at 7 PM

Just a couple partner reviews we are so thankful to have! Trust us when we say, there is not a partner around who isn’t so glad to have had the support of a birth doula!

Such real talk here!

Happiest birthday to the best doula & human around Alyssa Sylvester Birth Services 🤍🎉🎁🎂

So excited to be stocking some of these amazing products for pregnancy & baby!

The wait is almost over. Transitioning from client care to production with a little rebranding in between has been a labor of love. Thanks for your patience!

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📅 July at Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective 📅

We hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday! We have a packed month of classes, groups, and activities coming up and we can’t wait to see you there!

✨ Prenatal Education https://saltwaterdoulanh.com/services-and-pricing/childbirth-education-support/

- Breastfeeding Prep VIRTUAL class: FULL for July, spaces available for August (in-person) and September (virtual).

- Spinning Babies Parent Class: Spots available on Saturday, July 20th from 10am-1pm.

- One Day CBE: FULL for July, spots available in the August Series and September One Day.

- Bringing Baby Home - Newborn Care Class: Space available for Saturday, July 27th from 11am-2pm.

- Prenatal Yoga with Corrine: Every Wednesday at 9:30am, and **Saturday class is moving to 8am this month! https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/adultclasses

🎉 Pop Ups:

- Music Together Newburyport: Pop-up on Friday, July 12th from 11:30am-12:30pm. https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/eventsforparents

- Boards for Days is joining us for a Kids Charcuterie Workshop on July 30th at 4pm! Join us with your 6-10 year old and learn together through different styling and cutting techniques along with learning how to make a salami rose to get your kids excited to be in the kitchen with you! https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/kidsclasses

- Back by popular request - Safe Sitter Certification will take place Thursday July 11th from 4pm-7pm. https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/professionals

💬 Support Groups - https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/free-support-groups

- Trauma Informed Support Groups with Molly: Pregnancy and Parenting Circles alternate on Tuesdays from 5:45-7:15pm.

- New Mama Support Group with GRACE: Wednesdays, 7/10 and 7/24 at 6pm.

- Lactation Lounge: *Starts this Thursday, 7/11 and runs weekly every Thursday from 10am-12pm. Registration encouraged but drop-ins welcome.

All support groups are free to register!

Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter for monthly updates on what’s happening at Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective!
https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/newsletter

Swipe for the rest of the summer prenatal education classes!

Class sizes are limited due to space and classes have been filling so make sure to book in advance as last minute spots aren’t always available!

If a class fills before you can get in please feel free to reach out in the event we can squeeze you in!

Do yourself a favor and take all the classes, I promise you will be so glad you did!

🌟 Testimonial Thursday 🌟

"Corrine was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Her home visits helped prepare my birth preferences so that I truly felt empowered in my decision making at the hospital. Her tools for comfort measures allowed me to have the natural birth of my first baby that I was hoping for — with minimal medical intervention! Her hip squeezes alone were worth her services! Corrine’s dedication to the mother is unmatched! She has checked in multiple times during postpartum and recovery, emphasizing her attention to the well being of her clients. I couldn’t recommend her enough! Thank you Corrine!"

Learn more about Corrine here: https://saltwaterdoulanh.com/our-team/corrine-compassionate-birth-support/

🥗 Self-Care Tip: Eat Well in Pregnancy 🤰

Nourish yourself and your baby with a balanced diet filled with colorful fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Remember to stay hydrated by sipping water throughout the day.

Eating well during pregnancy provides essential nutrients for you and your baby's health. It supports energy levels, aids in digestion, and contributes to overall well-being. Make each meal a celebration of health and vitality for both of you! 🍎🥑

Read ‘Real Food For Pregnancy’ as a resource for pregnancy (one of our favorites) 👉 https://a.co/d/dwW2UUr

Reach out to a local nutritionist or dietitian for specific dietary needs. Did you know most insurances cover visits with a nutritionist? 👇

Conmigo Leemos

Read, Play & Learn Spanish with Your Little One!📕📗📘📙

Join our fun and interactive reading and play group for children aged 18 months to 3 years old.

👩‍🏫About the instructor
Hi, I’m Callie Kretsch! I’m a teacher with seven years of classroom experience, a non-native bilingual and a mother raising a bilingual daughter. I founded Conmigo to provide Spanish language exposure and education for all ages, believing that language learning fosters cultural understanding.

**Class Details:**
⌚️ When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am-11am
📆 Duration: 8-week series or single drop-in classes available
👧 Class Size: Limited to 8 kids per class (siblings under 9 months attend free and don’t count towards the limit)

📲 Sign up now and join us for a fun journey into Spanish language and culture! (link in bio)

https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/kidsclasses

🤱 Early Breastfeeding Facts! 🌟

Did you know that colostrum, the first milk your body produces (starting around 16 weeks in pregnancy), is packed with all the essential nutrients and vitamins your baby needs in the first few days of life? This special milk also helps strengthen your baby's immune system. Colostrum flows slowly from your ni***es, allowing your baby to learn how to breastfeed effectively. Once your placenta detaches from the uterus it signals for your body to start the transition to white milk - this process can take 3-5 days after birth, but that's okay your body was designed to nourish your baby with colostrum during that time!

Ever wondered how big a newborn's stomach is? Here's a guide for the first few days:
🍒 Day 1: Size of a cherry - 5-7 mL or 1-1.4 teaspoons per feed
🌰 Day 2: Size of a walnut - 22-27 mL or 0.75-1 ounce per feed
🍑 Day 3: Size of an apricot - 45-60 mL or 1.5-2 ounces per feed
🥚 Day 4: Size of a large egg - 80-150 mL or 2.5-5 ounces per feed

Trusting your body's ability to feed your baby is crucial. Avoid overfeeding/supplementing if medically possible and seek expert care from a lactation specialist both during pregnancy and after returning home from the hospital. They can provide invaluable support to help you navigate the breastfeeding journey! 🤗💕

🚑 Upcoming Infant & Child CPR Class 🚑
Equip yourself with essential lifesaving skills! Our Infant and Toddler CPR class, taught by Pediatric Nurse, Postpartum Doula and CPR instructor Joanna Juralewicz, is designed for parents and caregivers. Knowing CPR can make all the difference in emergencies involving small children. Certification is also available for those who need it.

Class Benefits:
* Learn how to respond effectively in emergencies
* Gain confidence in your ability to help your child
* Reduce anxiety by being prepared for unexpected situations
* Understand common choking hazards and how to prevent them
* Certification available for professionals and caregivers

This class is beneficial at any time during pregnancy or after baby is born and can also be taken by professionals.

📅 Next CPR Class:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 29th
🕒 Time: 11am-2pm
📍 Location: Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective
82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA

Only 2 spots left for June!
Cost: $149 per couple (+$20 for certification if needed)
$90 for professional certification

If you would like to sign up as a professional or would like to add certification to your signup please email us at [email protected]

Secure your spot today and be prepared to save a life! (link in bio)
https://SaltwaterDoulas.as.me/ParentCPR

🌟Quick Tip:

Did you know that it is standard hospital practice to delay cord clamping? Most hospitals delay clamping the umbilical cord until after 1 minute.

But, evidence suggests that waiting until the cord stops pulsing, if medically possible, can provide important benefits for your baby's health. Delaying cord clamping allows more blood to transfer from the placenta to your baby, boosting iron levels and reducing the risk of anemia.

Consider adding delayed cord clamping until the cord stops pulsing to your birth plan. 💫

🌸 **Join Our Prenatal Yoga Classes!** 🌸

Led by Corrine, seasoned yoga instructor, birth doula, Body Ready Method Pro, and Spinning Babies trained, our prenatal yoga classes offer numerous benefits for you and your baby. Corrine's deep knowledge of the pregnant body makes this prenatal yoga class truly unique. She combines her extensive yoga background with her expertise in pregnancy and movement to provide an unparalleled experience.

This class is for ALL skill levels of yoga, from beginner to experienced yogi. These classes are tailored to meet you where you are in your pregnancy journey.

✨ Why Choose Prenatal Yoga?
- Enhanced Comfort: Gentle stretches to alleviate pregnancy discomforts.
- Stress Relief: Mindfulness and breathing exercises to reduce anxiety.
- Strength & Flexibility: Safe exercises to prepare for labor.
- Connection: Deepen the bond with your baby through mindful movement.

🧘‍♀️ What to Expect:
- Warm-Up: Gentle movements to ease into practice.
- Asanas: Poses to strengthen muscles and improve circulation.
- Breathing Techniques: Methods to stay calm during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Meditation & Relaxation: Guided relaxation to feel refreshed and connected.

🌟 Join Our Community:
Be part of a supportive network of parents-to-be. Share experiences, find encouragement, and build lasting friendships on this journey to parenthood.

Sign up now to enhance your pregnancy experience with Corrine's expert guidance! (link in bio)
https://SaltwaterDoulas.as.me/PrenatalYoga

🌟 Upcoming in-person Breastfeeding Prep Class still has a few spots left 🌟

Prepare for breastfeeding prenatally for a smooth start for you and your baby! Join our virtual, in-person, or private breastfeeding class to learn essential techniques, tips, and support for successful breastfeeding.

📚 Topics include:
- Initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth
- What to expect in those first few hours, days, and weeks
- Your baby’s first 9 phases
- How breastmilk is made
- Building a strong breastfeeding support system
- Establishing and maintaining optimal milk supply
- Reading your baby’s cues
- Managing breastfeeding and sleep
- Common breastfeeding myths
- And so much more!

👩‍🏫 Taught by Ashley Brittain, Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor.

📅 Next Breastfeeding Prep Class:
🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 23rd
🕒 Time: 10am-1pm
📍 Location: Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective
82 Main Street, Amesbury, MA

This class is beneficial at any time during pregnancy.

Sign up now to prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey!
https://SaltwaterDoulas.as.me/Breastfeeding

🌟 Testimonial Thursday 🌟

"Just wanted to let you know, had the 36-week appointment today - everyone is healthy and baby has flipped! Spinning Babies worked and he is head down ☺️🙃 Thank you thank you!"

We’re thrilled to see how successful Spinning Babies has been in making pregnancy more comfortable and helping babies get into the optimal position for birth. Ready to experience the benefits?

While spinning babies can be helpful in encouraging babies to get into the head down or cephalic presentation the parent class teaches you so much more! The Spinning Babies Parent Class teaches you how to engage with your body and baby to help with comfort in pregnancy by body balancing and resting smart. The second half of the class offers positioning with spinning babies in labor! Hands on support to help with comfort in pregnancy and ease in labor? Yes please!!!

📅 Next Spinning Babies Parent Class (2 spots left):
🗓️ Date: Sunday June 16th
🕒 Time: 10am-1pm
📍 Location: Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective
82 Main St, Amesbury MA 01913

Sign up now and join us for a class that can make a difference! (link in bio)
https://SaltwaterDoulas.as.me/SpinningBabies

🌟 Self-Care Tip: Accept Help Postpartum 🌟

Take the support of loved ones or consider hiring a Postpartum Doula to lighten your load with household chores, meal preparation, and support. By accepting help, you can prioritize your recovery and focus on bonding with your baby. Focusing on rest in early postpartum is essential for faster healing and recovery.

It's common to feel the pressure to do it all, but allowing others to assist can make a world of difference in your postpartum experience. And remember, you deserve the support! 💖👶

🗓PM us for a copy of our Postpartum Help Chart for friends and family!!

🤱Learn more about Saltwater postpartum doulas here:
https://saltwaterdoulanh.com/services-and-pricing/birth-postpartum-doula-support

🍛Learn more about Mealtrain here:
https://www.mealtrain.com

🍝Learn more about Take Them A Meal here:
https://takethemameal.com

🥧Learn more about Give In Kind here:
https://www.giveinkind.com

🎶 Join us for a Pop-Up Music Together Class on Friday, June 7th at 11:30 am! 🎶

Have you noticed your baby responding to music? In this class, Music Together teacher Mariana will show you how to nurture your baby's love of music with simple and fun activities. No need to be a great singer or dancer—just come ready to connect with your little one and other new parents through music. See you there! 🌟

This pop up is for babies 0-9 months with their caregivers

https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/eventsforparents (PM us for a link to sign up)

Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective
82 Main st, Amesbury MA 01913

Empower your birth journey with expert guidance from BACE certified childbirth educator Alyssa Sylvester.

Alyssa has taught and inspired hundreds of students over the past 6 years as a certified childbirth educator and one of the few Spinning Babies Parent Educators in NH, ME, and MA.

With over 100 births as a DONA-certified birth doula and advanced VBAC Doula, Alyssa also holds one of the few official Evidence Based Birth Instructor titles.

If you are looking for exceptional out of hospital, comprehensive, interactive, and fun in person childbirth education classes on the sea coast of NH and north shore MA, this is it!

Join our class to gain vital knowledge that empowers both you and your partner. The right information can transform your birth experience and lead to better outcomes. Knowledge truly is power!

Three week childbirth education class series run every month and one day classes are available bi-monthly. You can visit SaltwaterDoulaNh.com to see all our prenatal education offerings or comment below for a direct link to your inbox!

🧘‍♀️Prenatal Yoga🧘‍♀️

Join Corrine Morse, Birth Doula, Body Ready Method Pro, and Yoga Instructor for this gentle and fun prenatal yoga class.

Whether you're seeking physical relief, emotional balance, or simply a moment of tranquility, this prenatal yoga class offers a sanctuary for you to nurture yourself and your growing baby.

This class is perfect for any stage of pregnancy or postpartum.

Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am

Saturdays 3pm-4pm

6 class pack: $120

Drop in rate: $22

https://saltwaterdoulas.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=61489581

🌟 Introducing Molly-Kate! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Molly-Kate and her support groups to Saltwater Doulas Perinatal Support Collective!

Molly-Kate Been is a trauma-sensitive, healing-oriented perinatal professional. She works as a Trauma and Parenting Trainer for the Massachusetts Moms Do Care program, training perinatal providers across the state in trauma-informed care. She is attuned to the interweaving of spirituality and mental health challenges during the perinatal period, and brings compassion, humor and a spirit of harm reduction to all her work. She lives in Amesbury with her partner, pooch and 3 boys.

Molly-Kate will be facilitating our new Pregnancy and Parenting groups on alternating Tuesday afternoons.

🤰Pregnancy Circle starts on June 18, Every other Tuesday from 5:45pm-7:15pm
All Pregnant people are welcome - Come join a circle where there is no expectation of what pregnancy “should” be. We know that each pregnancy is unique. Bring whatever challenges, beauty, aches, pains and joys with you. No matter what this pregnancy circle is for you, you deserve to be honored and supported.

🤱Parenting Circle starts on June 25, Every other Tuesday from 5:45pm-7:15pm
All primary caregivers of babies 0-16 months (non-crawling babies are welcome to join) - Transitioning into parenthood (again or for the first time) can bring a host of challenges: emotional, physical, relational, professional and spiritual. You are invited into a space of respite and connection, as we support each other through this crazy ride.

Registration is required, support groups are FREE! There will be an option on-site to donate, but this is not an expectation to attend the support group.

https://www.saltwaterdoulas.com/free-support-groups