Vibrant Birth & Wellness

These dilation pumpkins are the scariest thing I’ve seen all night. 🎃🙀 🤣

It was set up by midwives at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Lancashire, England as part of a pumpkin decorating competition.

This doula is now basic life support certified!!

I was finally able to have this with my last baby. I can not even begin to tell you the difference it made. Everyone deserves this.

Hello lovely people!
This doula will be taking a break for the the next 9 months to embark on her journey into Massage Therapy School. By the end of my schooling, I will be providing doula and massage services to my clients! ❤🙌
Although I'm taking a break from doula-ing, I will still be hosting Childbirth Education classes.
Keep an eye out for the next one real soon!
Warmly (your doula),
Mycha ❤

Today is National Rainbow Baby Day, a day to acknowledge the child or children born after a baby that has died during pregnancy, birth, or early life. It is a day to honor the baby that brings such joy after the deep grief of loss; and to acknowledge the beauty that we see ever more clearly after enduring such heartbreak.

While we understand that not everyone connects with this term, or has the opportunity to carry a child after a loss, for those who do grow their family after losing a baby, it can be a powerful term and image. For those of you holding your rainbow babies in your arms, we are thinking of you and your tremendous journey. For those of you dreaming of having another child, or dreaming of being ready to try again, we are thinking of you with hope in our hearts.

It is truly a wonderful, beautiful mystery how much love the heart can hold.

Truth.

Just a friendly reminder! 😉

Being back in my hometown has really opened my eyes to how much work needs to be done in our birth community. One of the biggest reasons I became a doula was so I could help families find community resources and establish a positive birth presence in the world. That starts HERE.
Families deserve to know all their birth options, you deserve to feel continuously supported and prepared. You deserve to approach birth confidently.
For the next two months (from July 21 - September 21) I will be discounting my Birth Doula services from $779 to $600.
This package includes: 2 prenatal visits, text/ phone support during pregnancy, on call guarantee, labor services, Preparing For Birth Journal, local resource list, and 1 postpartum visit.

I am so excited to be supporting Bay, Walton, and Washington counties! ❤️
Please feel free to call, text, or email me with any questions or concerns.

"What if we held the mother first? • What if we held her so much that she could breathe out those worries—the ones wrapping those tight circles in her mind? • What if we asked her, how are you really doing? • And what if we held space for the answer—whatever it might be? • What if we listened? • What if we gifted her with our own stories; our own truths? • What if she listened? • What if we told her we knew it was hard because we’ve walked her walk? • What if we weren’t so quick to forget? • What if we told her that we get it and that in all of that hard, you are doing so very well? • What if we did that before we held the baby? • And what if, in all of that space, she felt ready for us to hold the baby—because she felt held herself?"

Thank you for such beautiful and wise words 🤎🤎

We have moved!
Vibrant Birth & Wellness is now providing birth and postpartum doula services, as well as childbirth education to the following counties: Bay, Walton, and Washington.
If you are in need of support or have any questions feel free to email me at: [email protected]
Looking forward to getting to know the birth community and support so many wonderful families! ❤️

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You deserve to know all of your options!

BRAINS- an acronym to help you make your most informed decision when talking to your provider.
You have the right to informed consent and refusal, these choices you make are never permanent. You can change your mind at any time.
To make sure you are completely informed when speaking to your healthcare provider, remember BRAINS:
B- Benefits: How does this help me and my baby?
R- Risks: How will this affect me and my baby?
A- Alternatives: Do I have other options? What are they?
I- Intuition: Go with your gut. Does something feel off?
N- Nothing: What happens if I do nothing?
S- Space: Time to ponder on the information you have received.

Intrusive Thoughts:
70-100% of women (and their partners) have “intrusive” thoughts surrounding childbirth/the postpartum period.6 These thoughts may include thoughts of infant harm (e.g., dropping the baby or a woman herself harming her baby). These thoughts are unwanted (ego-dystonic) and recognized by the woman as inappropriate and concerning, (which is why these thoughts alone are not cause for alarm).
It is important to note that although obsessions often contain alarming content they do not represent a psychotic process, where mothers are at a higher risk of harming themselves or their infants/children.
Intrusive thoughts are not considered a “disorder.” When symptoms become persistent and are disabling, they are generally thought to be tied to OCD.

Learn more about Intrusive Thoughts and other Maternal Mental Health Disorders: http://ow.ly/m0Ih50F66gK

Get ready!

Virtual Climb Week is starting on Monday, June 21st! Tag a friend who should also follow along. 💙

We also have a closed Facebook group - Climb Out of the Darkness- Gulf Coast . Our goal is to generate a safe space for every one in the group to share their stories as well and gain supportive feedback.
facebook.com/groups/gulfcoastclimb

More info:
PSI Climb Out of the Darkness is on June 26th. This event is free, and will be hosted for that full week to raise awareness for The Climb day (June 26th). This will include virtual activities and discussion every day of the week.

We will host an in person pop up Climb Out of the Darkness in Pensacola. This event is free as well.

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are prominent and we need to be aware as a community that people who go through this need support and encouragement to make that CLIMB over the mountain.

Together we can make a difference in perinatal mental health in our community! There is hope, support, and resources for you - so let's climb out of the darkness TOGETHER. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us via Facebook Messenger.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.

You hear this quote a lot.. and for a good reason too.
The way we approach birth molds the way into parenthood for all expecting families.
Every family should feel love, support, and know their options during birth. A supported mother know their options is more likely to walk away with a positive birth experience then one who felt left in the dark or confused about the situation.
This experience causes a ripple effect that can lead into postpartum.. and maybe even longer.
That's why I like this quote. If we approach childbirth with the mindset that every person deserves peace then maybe we really can reshape the Earth.

Does it really help with labor and delivery? YES, YES, YES.. x100!
A birth ball:
➡️ Helps balance ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the pelvic area for optimal fetal positioning
➡️ Helps strengthen lower back
➡️ Helps open the pelvis
➡️ May support an easier, shorter labor
➡️ May reduce labor pain
➡️ May increase uterine blood flow
➡️ Can relieve back pain & back labor
➡️ Reduces stress & Anxiety
What an awesome comfort tool to have for !



Samantha Renee Birth Photography & Doula for such a great photo! 💓

Don't forget out our virtual Climb out of the Darkness event at the end of June!

Climb Out of the Darkness - Gulf Coast AL/FL Climb Out of the Darkness is an event to raise awareness for perinatal mood an anxiety disorders. Th

Chamomile tea ☕ and a good book.. 📖 The best way to end the night! 🌙

So I used to use store bought multivitamins and never really thought twice about it.. until I found by .
I have noticed a difference in me in general when I take this multivitamin. 😊
My head doesn't feel as foggy. I have the energy to keep up with my day (rather than just drinking a whole pot of coffee). Being 1 year I have noticed the difference this herbal multivitamin has made on regulation of my hormones.
I never in my dreams thought something so easy to take would make me feel so great (and it's natural too!). 👏
I love finding natural and organic products that help me sustain a healthy balance in myself (it makes a difference to my family and my business). 🌼
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Click on this link:
https://linktr.ee/vibrantbirthandwellness

Look at the support in this picture.. That kind of support during labor and birth is so beneficial to not just the mama, but the partner as well! This kind of engagement can increase oxytocin (the love hormone) levels. How is beneficial to and ?
✨ Helps stimulate contractions
✨ Helps promote the movement of milk through the breast (breastfeeding increases oxytocin)
✨Helps create mother baby bond
✨ Stimulates contractions that help birth the placenta

Zepp Photography for such a beautiful photo. 😍

Ending my night with by . 🌿
Y'all.. this stuff is crazy. Paired with their C-B-D before bed time I feel relaxed and ready to rest my eyes. 😴
I have the , which is an essential oil blend of , , and .
I can't wait to get a good night's rest tonight!

✨ Starting next Tuesday we will be doing a and of the week! ✨
Check out my Facebook group 🌼 Scrunchy Moms of Florida 🌼 for a weekly yoga pose and meditation challenge! 🙇‍♀️
I am so excited about this. ❗❗
Incorporating body health and wellness through exercise as a group is always so much more fun! 💕🤗

LINK TO GROUP IS IN MY BIO 💕☝️☝️

Today on 🌿
What do you have hiding in your cabinets?
I have my essential oils, coconut oil, witch hazel, dried calendula flower, sweet almond oil, white beeswax, shea butter, Nourish Her Naturally - Earthley Wellness, Goodnight Lotion (Blue Bliss) - Earthley Wellness, & Anxiety Calm Oil CBD blend - Earthley Wellness.

I am slowly building up my medicine cabinet. 🌼
Next to add are tinctures! ☺
🌿 What are you hiding in yours? I'd love to know below! 🌿 👇

Join my Facebook group 🌼 Scrunchy Moms of Florida 🌼 for like minded conversation on natural health and wellness and activities! (LINK IN BIO☝️☝️)

This is amazing! I love reading those stories that make me go "WOW!" 💕💕

•I love this shot!! Let me tell you why 😉

•Baby came out a little blue and very still... grandma and dad looked worried...

•But Mom knew just what to do! She sucked baby’s mouth and nose clear with her own mouth & brought baby to her chest, then she rubbed on his back and we could see the color instantly start flowing through him!

•You can see how blue his little hand is in the picture just before turning pink ✨

•Isn’t the intuition of a mother amazing? Somehow we just know what to do ♥️

•check the cute little butt/back wrinkles in his skin 😍

Follow me on Instagram too for extra birthy stuff 🙌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/samanthareneebirthphotography_/

✨Hi everyone!✨
This wanted to create some community among mama's and generate a positive atmosphere for anyone who wanted to engage in like minded conversation about natural health and wellness.
Scrunchy Mom's of Florida is a group for the modern mama who has the urge to incorporate natural health and wellness into their life.
In this group, we all will learn together how to incorporate essential oils, herbs, tinctures, salves, and more into our every day life (while holding our modern daily values!).
🌻If you are interested please feel free to send a request my way! We'd love to have you join our community. 🌻
To join click here: 👇👇
Scrunchy Mom's of Florida

Happy Memorial Day!
Today we honor the sacrifices made for our country by the brave men and women who have fought for our country.
Thank you for your strength and protection!

Love seeing such beautiful pictures that capture the true essence of birth itself!

Nora is kind, gentle, and easy to talk too. She is in the need of volunteers for certification. If you are interested in infant sleep solutions, let her know! 😴😴

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