Practical Birth Services

Wrapping up my fundraiser for student midwives! I'll have these available for the next week for purchase. All funds go directly to help students attend a training weekend in May and June! I'll coordinate pickup or meetups or shipping! Tinctures are $10/1oz $20/2oz. Tallow Balm/Magnesium lotion is $15 for 2oz containers! If you make a purchase you'll be entered into a raffle for a 60 min massage, a $20 coffee gift card and a sweet shirt and bag!

This is coming up fast! Space is limited and is filling up, so don't wait to register!!

The perfect water bottle for all pregnant and postpartum moms! :)

Venture Pal Large 1 Gallon/128oz Motivational Water Bottle with Time Marker & Straw,Leakproof Tritan BPA Free Water Jug,Ensure You Drink Enough Water Daily for Fitness,Gym and Outdoor Sports Venture Pal Large 1 Gallon/128oz Motivational Water Bottle with Time Marker & Straw,Leakproof Tritan BPA Free Water Jug,Ensure You Drink Enough Water Daily for Fitness,Gym and Outdoor Sports

Have you ever thought about Home Birth? Having had 5 of my own babies at home, all of these are great reasons, but the most important reason for me was getting to have a voice in my own birth and care.

More people are considering home births now more than ever!

Which is amazing, because there are many great reasons to have a home birth!

Have you or would you have a home birth?

Were you afraid to give birth? Are you fearful? There are ways to prepare both you and your partner to take away the fear and have the best birth possible.
Ina Mae Gaskin has a great video on Birth without Fear!

Ina May Gaskin On Giving Birth Without Fear | APA Wellness Blog

New website up! Almost done, feel free to give me some feedback if something seems to be missing! https://ninerussianspys4.wixsite.com/website

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Practical Birth Services updated their business hours.

I will be facilitating and attending a Lactation Educators Class taught by Laura Nance the first weekend of August! If you have any interest in becoming more knowledgeable about this or have questions let me know, this will be a great class and I'd love to help you attend! http://forloveofbaby.com/train/lactation-educator-trainings/

For Love of Baby CAPPA is the world’s largest childbirth professional organization offering the highest quality, comprehensive, evidence based training and certification programs. All CAPPA trainings offered by For Love of Baby are the first step in your certification as a CAPPA professional. www.cappa.net

What Do Doulas Really Do? | Midwifery Today Doula Penny Simkin discusses the positive impact that doulas have on birth outcomes. They provide a unique form of labor support that is different from that of other caregivers involved in the birth process--but complements the roles of others. Simkins describes why this is so.

I'm working on some info sheets for clients! Let me know what you think!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P242tUI2duw1iL81NuTXzG7xtslWZ8_1TIY_mQGP-To/edit?usp=sharing

InfoSheets2 Other Essentials Here are recommendations on a few essential nutrients of interest to vegans: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B12 and D iodine. For more. Omega-3 fatty acids. Include at least one of the following: • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of ground flaxseeds or chi...

Write your list Mamas! It is so helpful to those around you to just have a list, and for your foggy PP brain to just say pick one! We ALL need help especially after a baby. https://abundantbirthsupport.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/what-asking-for-help-taught-me-about-postpartum-depression/

What asking for help taught me about Postpartum Depression One of the many choices we’ve made differently this time around is planning a homebirth, attended by two of the loveliest, most competent midwives I’ve had the pleasure to meet. That pl…

There are a lot of doulas in Charlotte! Look up some, and find one that you 'click' with! Building a birth team that you trust is SO important! http://www.yourcharlottedoulas.com/

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Some more food for thought!

What to Expect During Labor? A Birth Doula Explains What to Expect During Labor? A Birth Doula Explains July 7, 2017 by Bethanie Ryan Giving birth can be a gratifying, empowering, and affirming experience. It can also be a fearful, confusing, and difficult experience. Knowing what to expect, understanding what the female body is capable of, and havin...

Are you wondering what a doula does?
So many things!!! This can help explain :)
http://www.birthtakesavillage.com/what-does-a-doula-do/

What Does A Doula REALLY Do? – Birth Takes a Village

Having some more logo fun.... Pick one!

Or this?

Check out my new Logo! Tailor just designed my new Logo, let me know what you think!