Birth by Vanessa

You are made for this!

I am strong and beautiful.

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One of the primary goals of Black Maternal Health Week is to amplify the voices of Black mothers and parents. These individuals have been historically excluded from conversations about maternal healthcare, and their experiences have been dismissed or ignored. Black Maternal Health Week provides a space for Black mothers and parents to share their stories, connect with others who have had similar experiences, and advocate for policy changes that will improve maternal healthcare outcomes.
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From our very own Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer, Tema Mercado
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Can you spare a minute to help Vanessa Hunter? 205 signatures are still needed! Allow Midwives to deliver at WNMH

Here are our outcomes from 2022 and 2023. We challenge you to ask your next OB provider for their stats so you can make an informed decision about your care.

Hospital Births
--89% of our hospital moms were able to have a vaginal birth with us.

--11% of our patients needed a c-section (the national average is 30-50%)

--98% of our hospital moms who had one prior c-section were able to have a successful vaginal birth

Birth Center Births
--98.5% of patients that wanted to deliver in the birth center were able to (39 patients delivered without complications)

--We transferred 2 newborns non-emergently to the hospital to local physicians be watched longer and they were discharged within 24 hours

--We transferred 1.5% of birth center moms non-emergently for pain control or because they needed some additional help with Pitocin. 2 moms required a non-emergency c-section for failure to progress. There were no emergency transfers.

Midwives have delivered almost 2000 babies in this community in the past 12 years. We have kept track of the statistics of every single baby and mom delivered. 99% of our moms and babies had positive outcomes.

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The Abdominal Lift and Tuck is one of the most effective early labor techniques for engaging the baby in the pelvis. This technique is to help the baby into the pelvis and through the pelvic brim (the baby may be -3 or -2 station).

The Abdominal Lift was introduced by Janie McCoy King, a Texas Engineer who wrote Back Labor No More. I learned it from Penny Simkin at her Birth Doula Training. I added the words “and tuck” to remind the user to tuck their pelvis. By this, I mean do a standing Posterior Pelvic Tilt (flatten the lower back).

Note: The Abdominal Lift and Tuck must be done during a contraction. You will want to move into position as soon as—but not before—the contraction starts. If you start too late it will be uncomfortable, so just wait to start with the following contraction.

As a contraction begins, link your fingers and lift your belly about two inches.
Bring your belly in (towards your spine) by one or two inches, depending on your size. Try to be as comfortable as possible.
At the same time, flatten your lower back. Your knees should be bent. Bending the knees, even just a little, is necessary to do a Posterior Pelvic Tilt.
Hold your belly up through the entire contraction. It’s okay to sway or rock a little on your legs during the contraction, but hold your belly in one place to avoid being uncomfortable.
When the contraction ends, lean forward slightly and slowly let go of your abdomen. Move your legs to encourage circulation.
Repeat the Abdominal Lift for ten contractions in a row, resting in between and circling your wrists and ankles for circulation.

Want to learn more? Head to the link: https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/techniques/abdominal-lift-tuck/

Now accepting NDA credits! If you are black/African American and low income, go to https://ksbirthjusticesociety.org and taking their workshops. You’ll learn from breastfeeding tips, having a better labor partner, postpartum care, and even baby 101. Whether you have previous pregnancies or this is your first one, these workshops help educate you and prepare you to have rewarding pregnancy.

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What does a Doula do? Here are just a few things we do 🥰

Officially “I am a Professional Member at Evidence Based Birth®, where I receive frequent continuing education on the best practices in the doula field. I am also studying birth ball use, birthing trauma and many more.

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Proud of all the Doulas around the world!

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This is also a lovely way to help with contractions

Mind over matter. You matter!

My body is capable and strong.

Happy First day of Spring 🌺🌸💐🌹🌼🌞🪹🌾🌿🌳

When does spring start? In 2023, the official first day of spring is Monday, March 20 🦋

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Evidence on: Doulas A birth doula is a companion who supports a birthing person during labor and birth. What is the evidence for using a doula?

Addressing rising maternal mortality numbers The number of women dying from pregnancy or childbirth has seen an incline in recent years.

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I will support you throughout your care

Abortion providers are heroes — the staff and volunteers who make abortions possible
are essential to the health and well-being of patients across the country. From the
bottom of our hearts, thank you.

We love giving away free resources! Today we’re giving you a kick chart PDF so you can track your baby’s movements!

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Everyone’s birth is amazing and unique

Birth is amazing no matter how it happens.

Did you know you have choices in birth control? You can choose anything from withdrawal method to surgical contraception. Not all are made for everyone. Always consult with your provider in which one is best with your medical history and then let’s talk about which you would prefer.

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Hello and welcome! My name is Vanessa and I am a full spectrum doula. I help everyone! All colors and all genders. 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone is Welcomed! Weather you need help from types of birth control, pre-pregnancy, miscarriage or even abortion. I’ll be there to support you and help you with your choices. The reason I became a doula is because I didn’t have anyone by my side from the first time I found out I was pregnant until I delivered. I didn’t know if I was doing things right. Was I putting the crib together right? I need help chest feeding. I need a few minutes of extra sleep. I want to provide you the care, encouragement, and comfort you deserve during from pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum. If you have questions regarding where to get an ultrasound, if your feelings are normal, or if you just want someone to talk to, I will be there. I want to also empower you. You have choices. It’s all about you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.