Rachel Walsh, Birth Doula
Prepare // Support // Empower Rachel prepares and supports individuals in their transition into parenthood and is privileged to witness the magic of birth.
Sweet baby girl born in the early hours of the morning! I loved driving home at 3 AM seeing a beautiful moon 🌙
19/02/2017
Tips For New Moms By Erica Chidi Cohen Of The Mama Circle
A few key tips for new mamas and a yummy recipe to try out!
Tips For New Moms By Erica Chidi Cohen Of The Mama Circle As a doula founder of the The Mama Circle, Erica Chidi Cohen is focused on building community for LA mamas. Read her tips for new moms + a fritatta recipe!
I found a great acronym regarding labor that I wanted to share with everyone (thank you Dr. Sears!) Enjoy!
P- position (change frequently!)
R- relax and release (use imagery, music, breathing...)
O- output (eliminate every hour)
G- gravity (let gravity help bring your baby down!)
R- rest (in between contractions)
E- energy (eat and drink to keep energy levels up)
S- submerge (in water!)
S- support (enjoy the support of your birth team!)
02/02/2017
Why a Good Birth Class is SO Worth the Time and Money - Mothering
A few great reasons why birthing classes are important.
Why a Good Birth Class is SO Worth the Time and Money - Mothering I was talking with a friend the other day about her fairly fast and intense birth experience. She told me how, though she had taken a class, the birth went so quickly that she really did not use a lot of the knowledge she gained from taking a birth class. She did not take time … Continue reading Why...
22/12/2016
Women's Herbal Medicine Holiday Survival Kit: What You Need & How to Use It - Aviva Romm
Some tips on how to support our immune systems this holiday season! I hope everyone has wonderful, HEALTHY holidays and a very happy new year.
Women's Herbal Medicine Holiday Survival Kit: What You Need & How to Use It - Aviva Romm I’ve put together an easy, travel-friendly women's herbal medicine Holiday Survival Kit for you.
28/10/2016
Big on Broth - MotherBees
Bone broth. My obsession. I love finding new and creative recipes for this liquid gold!
http://blog.motherbees.com/big-on-broth/
Big on Broth - MotherBees The bone broth trend may actually be simmering after years in the spotlight where it made appearances in folksy-looking jars on the shelves of specialty shops, Whole Foods, and even entire stores dedicated to the golden-hued elixir (thinking of Brodo in NYC). Celebrities were busy touting its benefi...
Today is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. We are holding space for all the mamas, papas, and sweet babies today and always
14/08/2016
Olympic swimmer Dana Vollmer’s tart, honest take on pregnancy
USA swimmer and new mama Dana Vollmer talking about her pregnancy experience. I wish more people in the spotlight would talk about the challenging and not so glamorous side of pregnancy!
Olympic swimmer Dana Vollmer’s tart, honest take on pregnancy Childbirth may be magical, but it can also be an obstacle to athletic performance like any other.
10/08/2016
Postpartum: 4th Trimester
Great article about the postpartum period.
Postpartum: 4th Trimester Around the world, the postpartum period is considered a special time—a time in which a mother is born, as well as a baby. Many cultures have special practices and customs that serve to recognize th…
02/08/2016
The Global Big Latch On | Locations
My toddler and I will be at the Hayward location on Friday. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
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27/07/2016
So excited to check out the new free standing birth center in Santa Cruz!
Support our fundraising event by making a gift to our silent auction...all proceeds from the event will benefit the opening of Santa Cruz's free-standing birth center...While our mission is to provide quality, accessible healthcare, please note we are not a 501c3 non-profit. Gifts made to our event will not qualify as tax-deductible donations. All gifts are offered in exchange for advertisement on our Community Supporters webpage.
https://www.facebook.com/events/113714735728685/
17/07/2016
⚡BIRTH AFFIRMATIONS ⚡️ ____________________________________________________________
My body opens, my mind quiets, my baby descends ✨ I am safe ✨ I am strong ✨ RIDE THE WAVE ✨ I trust my body ✨ Up the mountain, down the mountain ✨ I am relaxed, I am opening ✨ Listen to your body, let it tell you what to do ✨ Labor is normal ✨ O P E N ✨ This will not last forever ✨ One contraction at a time ✨ Focus your breath- direct it to the center of your cervix ✨ My body won't give me more than I can handle ✨ I CAN DO THIS ✨
15/07/2016
An interesting read!
Do you breastfeed your toddler? Mine is 2 years old and showing no signs of slowing down!
07/07/2016
Photos of Expectant Mothers' Hospital Bags Around the World
I love seeing what people pack in their hospital bags! What are some of your favorite must haves?
Photos of Expectant Mothers' Hospital Bags Around the World A revealing look at what it takes to give birth in various countries
06/07/2016
Episiotomies Still Common During Childbirth Despite Advice To Do Fewer
An interesting read...
Episiotomies Still Common During Childbirth Despite Advice To Do Fewer Overall rates of the surgical snip have declined nationally in the past decade. But, despite advice, some hospitals and certain doctors still routinely cut the va**na to ease a baby's birth.
03/07/2016
This is too funny 😉
Haha! So true