Full Circle Doula Services

June babies are here ☀️👣

Baby W on 6/4 and Baby S on 6/19

Both of these mamas, and their families present were absolutely incredible. To see their partners support and love them so well; to hear their families pray over them as they labored. As mothers watched their daughters become mothers themselves.

It was an honor to be part of this.

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Spring is here 🌻🌿

To celebrate the abundant sunshine and getting our plants in the ground, we're offering discounts on all of our packages.

35% off Birth Packages
25% off Postpartum Packages (yes, all of them!)

Finances should not be the thing that separates you and support. We work with all clients and all situations, so don't hesitate to reach out.

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Lets talk Informed Consent and Informed Refusal

Informed Consent is the process in which a patient is educated on the:
Risks
Benefits
Alternatives
of a medical procedure or intervention. Your provider should be laying it all out for you so that you can make the most informed choice moving forward.

How does this relate to pregnancy?

Pregnancy and Birth are the few places within medicine (and society) where we willingly hand over our bodies and our independence to the medical field without a second thought. Many women go into this situation with the mindset of
I'll do what my OB/Midwife/Nurse says to do. This is dis-empowering to women everywhere. In treating pregnancy and birth as pathological, we have taken knowledge and power from women.

Remember, informed consent does not mean your providers one sided opinion. It does not mean whatever choice is most convenient, easy, or works with their schedule best. It means that you are fully informed on all aspects of the choice, and can decide from there. You have seen the facts, and can move forward.

Informed Refusal means a person has refused medical treatment or intervention based upon an understanding of the facts and implications for not following the treatment. This happens after informed consent. This is a big word for "NO". We can say no to whatever we don't deem necessary, what we aren't comfortable with, or what we just don't want. This includes during pregnancy and birth.

Know that you are able to have conversations with your provider. Ask questions, ask why, ask for evidence and facts. If your provider is not supportive of a patient who knows, understands, and wants facts to back it up, look for a new provider. This person is your partner during one of the most important and vulnerable times in your life. You should be able to trust that they have your back, and will leave you fully informed of all of your choices, and respect an informed refusal.

Did you know...👇

We not only offer Birth services, but Postpartum as well.

Postpartum is such a critical time for a new mom and babe. Having support, which can look like a lot of different things, can make a huge difference in how we feel about our birth, ourselves, and our future. It can improve the relationship between mom and baby, mom and her partner, and mom and HERSELF.

After giving birth, moms are quickly sent home with baby, with little advice on how to navigate the next several months. Moms have one postpartum visit with their OB, usually to discuss birth control, and then sent home without another word. What if we could change this picture? This is where we come in!

Putting together a postpartum plan, and having support systems in place, can completely change the health and well being of a new mom.

Have questions on what this looks like? Know a mom who is due any day, and want to get her some support for after? Send us a message!

Don't forget, postpartum care makes a great baby shower gift 🌿

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, Prince of Peace."
-Isaiah 9:6

May this Christmas be one filled with peace and joy.
May your new year be a blessed one.

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For my pregnant and nursing mamas, here are some tips for the upcoming holidays 👇

🙅‍♀️ You don't have to

What does that mean?

🌲 You dont have to attend every (or any!) function. This time of year can be busy, overwhelming and stressful, especially during pregnancy or with a new baby. You decide what's best for you and your family. If this year looks like staying home, then do it!

🌲 In all the hustle and bustle, it can be hard to set boundaries to make sure nursing baby happens. There's pressure to stretch feeds, or to skip altogether, offer a bottle, hide with baby in a spare bedroom to nurse. Holidays do not give anyone the right to dictate how and when you feed your baby. Feed that baby, as often as they want, and wherever/however you are comfortable.

🌲 Nursing baby isn't just about feeding baby. It's a time for baby to relax, reconnect with you, and come down from all that overstimulation that holidays can bring. If baby is wanting to nurse more frequently and for longer as you travel from party to party, its totally normal! Give yourself and baby some grace.

🌲 YOUR BABY IS NOT A SIDE DISH. I said it. It's true. Your grandma, sister in law, weird nephew, whomever...do not have rights to hold your baby or pass your baby around like a side dish at Thanksgiving. Family is not entitled to physically hold baby just because they are family 😲 But we all feel that pressure, I know. Baby wearing is a really great way to avoid this. You can't pass baby if they are strapped to you! If you do pass baby, and they start to fuss, ask for baby back. Babies are selfish, and they only want mom (or dad) and that's ok! If you don't feel comfortable, ask someone else to get baby for you.

🌲 Setting boundaries is ok. Saying no is ok. Skipping out or saying 'not this year' to plans is ok. Going to every function is ok! Passing baby is ok (if that's what you want). You decide what you want the holidays to look like for you and your family.

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Full Circle Doula Services updated their business hours.

🌿 'A woman who serves'
Doula comes from the Greek word douleia. It was adopted into the English language in the 1970s to describe an experienced woman who supported women during pregnancy and labor.

🌿 Statistics show that in hiring a doula:
-- reduces length of labor by up to 25%
-- reduces use of oxytocin (Pitocin) by 40%
-- reduces request for epidural by 60%
-- reduces overall cesarean rate by 50%

🌿 It also increases rate of breastfeeding, reduces risk of postpartum anxiety and depression, and increases overall satisfaction with the birth itself.

🌿 With these rates, everyone should have a doula. Women knew this for hundreds of years, as we sought out women in our community to be a support system during this time. With the boom of medicine, technology, and the world of obstetrics, this has fallen to the wayside. But, things are changing. Women are finding their voice, and seeing that they now have a choice in this matter again. Having the support of a doula can only help.

Full Circle Doula Services updated their website address.

Our website is up! Feel free to check it out, and don't forget to share 💙

https://www.fcdoulaservices.com/

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🌿 Updates: our website is currently being published and hopefully within the next 24 hours, I'll be sharing it with everyone here. EXCITED is an understatement