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Today we honor all of the rainbow babies born to parents after pregnancy and infant loss. I'm blessed with my son and daughter who are my rainbows.

How do you honor your rainbows?

Share your rainbow babies in the comments.

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Currently cluster feeding 🥴

Part of my first pumping session of the day. Most of us get the most milk from the first session of the day. I'm happy with my supply as it's only been a couple of weeks since my son was born. I had to start pumping early on as he was not strong enough to take a full feeding from the breast because he was born early. We would top him off with my milk in a bottle. I'm happy to say we no longer have to supplement with the bottle though.

Today is International Bereaved Mother's Day. This day honors mothers who have lost a child. It's also a day to recognize women who cannot be a mother due to infertility or other health reasons.

If you know someone who has lost a child or is on the journey of infertility, I always encourage you to have a conversation with them(if they are open to it) to get an understanding of where they are in their journey and how you can love and support them.

For me, I have been pretty open about my journey to motherhood and my losses. It's something that helps me handle my grief. The pain of the loss never goes away, I just been able to manage my feelings as I go about my daily life.

To my fellow bereaved mothers, I see you, and I am here if you need me ❤.

What's your birth story. I'll go first
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Share your story with me. Comment below.

Some friday laughs, but facts 🤣. Can anyone else relate?

Say it louder for the people in the back!

April is Cesarean Awareness Month. If you gave birth via Cesarean tap in below!

“Home Birth: Cord Burning Ceremony I chose to have this ceremony as a tribute to my ancestors, to reestablish the traditions of the granny midwives, to seal the power intimacy and magic from the labor and delivery with all of the energy from everyone present while protected by all of our ancestors. Traditionally as a people we burn 🔥 not cut the umbilical cord as it is less traumatic spiritual when disconnecting baby and the placenta. The ceremony also slows things down in after birthing space to create a deeper intimacy with everyone present. Each person holding candles set intentions for the baby and mother. With this being my last pregnancy I want to also seal this chapter of my life with love and gratitude. I am so grateful to my midwife for supporting me with wanting to do this ceremony.

I am grateful to for capturing these pure moments. It is so important for black birth and traditions to be archived and shared. There is so much beauty and knowledge that has yet to be seen. I want my fellow Queen Sisters/Mothers to know that they can birth the way they want, they have the power to birth safely and to advocate for themselves by listening to their inner voice and trust their bodies. Please consider getting a Doula and look at all of your birthing space options.”

❤️ Words written by mama in this photo:

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After Baby Stops Breathing During 2 Hour Car Ride, Mom Urges Parents To Not Make Same Mistake This mom wants to make sure no parent ever has to go through this.

It's unfortunate she had to defend herself for her choices. What are your thoughts?

Mom defends hiring $6K overnight doula to watch newborn after TikTok goes viral Brittany Bright went viral on TikTok for posting about hiring a postpartum night doula to care for her second son twice a week.

"November 17 marks World Prematurity Day, according to the March of Dimes, and it's all about raising awareness and supporting the babies and parents affected by it. The number of babies born prematurely each year is staggering — an estimated 15 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). "

I am thankful for our little miracle Deuce who was born at exactly 32 weeks. He has made some much progress and surprises us everyday. He's a fighter and has come a long way on this journey. We are so proud of him! Share your little one with us!

Beautifully done

Dilation pumpkins set up by midwives at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Lancashire, England.😮😮.

Miscarriage impacts 1 in 4 pregnancies.  My pregnancies have been impacted my miscarriage on multiple occasions, but I stay encouraged as well as encourage others on their journey to grow their family.

As a Doula, I offer services free of charge to families who experience miscarriage. We need the support throughout pregnancy no matter the outcome.

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Did you know?

•About 24,000 babies are stillborn in the U.S. a year.

•Anywhere from 10-25%  of pregnancies end in miscarriage, though the number may be much higher.

•Each year, there are about 3,400 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States. These deaths occur among infants less than 1 year old and have no immediately obvious cause.

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I thank her for her honesty is sharing all of this.

Gabrielle Union: The Hard Truth About My Surrogacy Journey The actor opens up about questions that still linger after the birth of her daughter

5 Things to Know About The Maternal Health Crisis In America The U.S. has a shockingly high maternal mortality rate. For Black women, the situation is dire. What’s going on with maternal health in America?

Momma Magnolia Your Certified National Holistic Doula & New Born Photographer Book Now Momma Magnolia is a Certified National Holistic Doula and New born Photographer serving the Spartanburg and Greenville area.   Our WayThe journey to womanhood comes with many opportunities that shape our perspective: each event...

Today we honor all of the rainbow babies born to parents after pregnancy and infant loss.

How do you honor your rainbows?
Tag & Share your rainbow babies in the comments.

Please share your hard work! 11months pumping & currently 6 months in!

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"Breast-milk is an important source of energy and nutrients in children aged 6–23 months. It can provide half or more of a child’s energy needs between the ages of 6 and 12 months, and one third of energy needs between 12 and 24 months. Breast milk is also a critical source of energy and nutrients during illness, and reduces mortality among children who are malnourished." ~ World Health Organization

We focus so much on getting pregnant that we don't do always focus on preparing before getting pregnant. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for pregnancy.

What other ways can you prepare for pregnancy?

Folic acid is a B vitamin. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body at least 1 month before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.⠀
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Folic acid helps make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. If we do not have enough folic acid, the body can make abnormally large red blood cells that do not work properly. This causes folate deficiency anaemia, which can cause tiredness and other symptoms ⠀
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Breastmilk storage facts.

Make sure you drink your water and remain hydrated. Water is such an important part of all of our lives, but very critical during your pregnancy. Are you drinking enough water??