Wichita Family Birth Support Doulas

Military mommas- check out this new virtual support group!!

We are pushing this baby out with a Virtual Open House 18 July at 12pm Central US time and again at 7 pm Central US time-hoping to catch as many time zones as possible.

If you are interested in receiving more information on the Virtual Event and for the link to attend the Open House, please click on the link or scan the QR Code.

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If you have any questions, feel free to email Tiffany Jordan, our MBRNPC Chapter Director, at [email protected]. Mark your calendars and see you 7/18

Infant massage class!

When 2 of my moms are in labor literally across the hall from each other 😅 and they ended up with the same Dr as well.
They did both finally get their own doula once in need of full time support. 💕

Well after 10 years, I’ve broken my streak of no car babies 👶😆.
This was a precipitous Birth with a long drive! But momma did so beautifully as she met her baby with her very own hands! We were ready and waiting at the birth center to help her with her initial recovery.
Welcome to the world Sadie Ann!

Sweet baby girl was her mommas first out-of-hospital delivery & wow, she rocked it! Going into the birth she set intentions for what she was envisioning for her birth & educated herself on her options through the entire pregnancy. This sweet momma lives over an hour away & ended up birthing in the back of her car (no one freak out, car births just happen sometimes) but they made it to the birth center, calm & collected & everyone did SO GOOD!! Always just feel immense pride when I watch women grow into themselves in pregnancy, and even though this birth “didn’t go as planned” it was a beautiful birth story of love & trust. Just so happy for this family 🤍

Such helpful tips!

Bonus tip: hand express a drop or two of breast milk onto your ni**le before nursing. Newborns don't have the best eyesight, but they can smell milk (and mama!) from several feet away🤯

Have you heard of the knee press? This can relieve lower back pain and help open the outlet of the pelvis. We can also use it in the hospital bed as well.
Get you a doula and you can be well supported! 🤗

Did you know that doulas are now covered by Tricare?! We’ve served so many Tricare families in the last couple of years. We’d love to chat if you have questions or need support!

Expecting a child? TRICARE helps you get the care you need during and after your pregnancy.

Learn about TRICARE coverage of maternity services at: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3751623/expecting-a-child-heres-how-tricare-covers-maternity-services

Happy Mother’s Day!
It is such a privilege to witness a woman becoming a mother and support her in that role! 💕
You are all amazing!! 🥰

2 beautiful girls born in the
last 2 days!
Happy Birthday!

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ll be offering 30 days of FREE access to my Strong As A Motha’ App💪🏼

My app includes:
✨ Home or gym workouts to fit your busy schedule
✨ Personalized cardio recommendations
✨ Fit mom guide filled with valuable postpartum recovery tips & delicious recipes

Offer ends May 12th!

Comment “MOM” to gain free access NOW!

Stay safe everyone! 🙏

Thinking of you today 💕

Raise your hand if we did this at your labor! ✋ it’s effective!!

Do you know about the Flying Cowgirl birthing position? 🤠

This position is an effective technique that moves the p***c bone away from the spine, opens the inlet, and helps baby enter the pelvis.

This dramatic position can be done in bed while lying on one side for three to six contractions before switching to the other side.

Arching the back and stretching the knees away from the abdomen shifts the pelvis forward, allowing baby to rotate and/or drop into the pelvis.

Have you or someone you know tried the Flying Cowgirl? Let us know in the comments!

It’s a …..BOY! Another surprise gender and they were shocked since there aren’t many boys in the family! 🤩 So fun!
Love the way this momma followed her instincts and surrendered to every contraction. We used plenty of positions to get him here, even when she was pushing, but she eventually met her baby and pulled him up in the water like she had hoped!

This first time momma rocked her birth! Even in the victory, we don’t discount the incredible WORK & tenacious determination it took to birth this sweet boy. First labors, often more than subsequent babies, take the longest & are generally harder…but this momma paced herself, focused & was able to let her body do the work to birth this little guy ✨ So incredibly happy for this sweet, new family.

It’s a …. BOY! I love surprise genders - they are so fun! Welcome baby Chance born during our baby storm last week! He weighed 7lbs 6oz. He made his momma work so hard but it’s always worth it! ❤️

So fun bumping into my doula partner while we were both supporting moms at the Birth Care Center last week! 💕

Welcome Emilea! She started off our baby storm on Sunday, April 21 and weighed 7lbs 10oz.

She made her mama wait nearly two weeks after her due date but then things moved quickly!

A good reminder that it’s ok to make an informed decision to wait on your baby rather than be induced and her OB was supportive!

We welcomed SIX babies this week!!
3 little girls &
3 little boys!

Welcome baby Callan!! We were so honored to support them through this unexpected journey. It was a good experience with a doula by their side!

Backtracking a bit to introduce this sweet guy✨

Pre-eclampsia happens, despite our best efforts sometimes. This first-time momma had worked hard her whole pregnancy & did all the things nutritionally, but in the end was faced with the biggest surrender of all: a pre-eclampsia diagnosis at 36 weeks that required an induction in the hospital. Her beautiful spirit prevailed & she adjusted with the most incredible positivity. Her labor progressed surprisingly fast & she got to welcome her sweet boy earlier than expected, but with the same intention & love. Truly just amazed by this loving couple & the way they adapted with such joy, which left them open to seeing all the goodness in the unexpected. Welcome to the world, Callan! ✨

Brand new evidence on doulas! Please reach out if you’re looking for a doula or just curious, we’d love to chat with you!

“Evidence shows that continuous labor support is one of the most important and basic needs of birthing people. And evidence clearly shows that a doula’s presence improves birth outcomes!

Continuous labor support can lower the chances of needing a Cesarean, lower the use of medications for pain relief, and lower the risk of newborns experiencing a low five-minute Apgar score.

Doulas improve birthing people’s satisfaction with their birth and provide an important source of physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy support for both the birthing person and their birth partner(s).”

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?

Have you tried it? Did you find it helpful!

Birthing Comb For Labor - Natural Pain Relief Many mamas are adding "birthing combs" to their hospital bags for pain management. Learn what a birthing comb is, and how to use it, in this article.

Help release tension in the uterine ligaments and allow baby to get into an optimal position for birth! I'm also a big fan of Spinning Babies Daily Essentials!

Optimize Your Baby's Position: Prenatal Exercises for Uterine Health In this video, Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer, birth doula, and expecting mother, shares exercises designed to alleviate tension in the uterine ligaments ...

He is risen indeed! Happy Easter!

Calf stretches during pregnancy? Yes, they help.

If you’re already (or just considering) doing squats, stretching your calves will make them even easier.

Calf stretches also lengthen the hamstrings, which in turn, increases mobility of the sacrum. This mobility enables the pelvis to open for baby’s descent during labor.

Ready to stretch?

All you need is a rolled-up towel or a foam tube.

Click the link below for all the details and to check out more of our Daily Activities!
https://i.mtr.cool/crxigxaamd

Bottles For Breastfed Babies​​​​​​​​​Repost from - thank you for the great information to share!​​​​​​​​​
Choosing a bottle for your baby can be so overwhelming! With so many ni**le shapes, ni**le flows, colors, vents, and sizes — what’s a parent to choose?!

🌟 Look For The Ideal Ni**le Shape
The bottle’s ni**le should be gradually sloped from the tip of the ni**le down to the base to promote a wide, deep latch

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
(𝘈𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵)
Lansinoh by lansinohusa
Gentle Flow+ by lactationhub
Evenflo Balance (wide) by evenflofeeding
Evenflo Balance (standard) by evenflofeeding
Dr. Brown’s Options+ (standard) by drbrowns

𝗡𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱
(𝘈𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵)
🥞 Flattened
💄 Slanted
🧋 Straw-like/Breast-like
🧋 Straw-like/Breast-like
🥥 Breast-like

Keep in mind, every baby is different! What works for one baby, may not work for another and that’s perfectly fine. Do what works for your baby and family. 💜

Which bottle does your baby prefer?

Thank you all for the overwhelming popularity of this post! I’ve added more details to help clarify things 👇🏻

***Additional details added below***

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀
Flattened, slanted, or breast-like bottle ni**les can result in biting, chomping, or a shallow/straw-like latch.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Biting, chomping, or a shallow latch at the breast can result in ni**le pain & damage — ouch 💥

𝗠𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻 “𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱” 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲
No issues with breastfeeding or transitioning between breast and bottle? Then, no problem! Rock on and keep doing what you’ve been doing 💜

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