Pure Heart Doula

So that announcement I told you all to look out for is here! You can now find me over at Tree of Life Birth and Beyond with my new partner Rachel Ivison. We are beyond excited to be bringing you the Antelope Valley's only Doula Partnership! Check out our new website and read the latest blog post on our partnership!
www.treeoflifebirthandbeyond.com
Please head over and like our FB page and check our Launch Party you are all invited!

Tree of Life Birth and Beyond Doula Partnership in the Anetlope Valley, Califronia. Offering Labor doula and postpartum doula services, placenta encapsulation, childbirth classes and belly binding. Serving Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Rosamond, Edwards AFB and beyond.

If you don't know who this woman is you should! I promise she is one of the most important people I have met on my journey as a birth advocate. She is brilliant, and you will not want to miss this when it comes out. I can't wait to share this with my clients and my community! Thank you Cristen Pascucci

3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Hospital Birth www.birthmonopoly.com/3-Things

I love, love this reminder. This is what doula work is really about, support no matter what!

Always a good reminder.

So after writing this morning about my own experiences, keep an eye out for this in a few months. I wanted to remind everyone it is never too late or too early to hire a doula :)

Mothers day special promotion is coming to a close in a couple days! All you have to do is like, and comment on the pinned post below. If you haven't signed a contract yet don't worry, as long as you comment and like before its over you will be eligible for the gift. Please share with those you love or even just like who are expecting :)

Happy Mothers Day! In honor of mothers day I want to shower you with a gift. What better way than to mother the mother.
I am gifting a full day of postpartum services ( a $160-200 value) All you have to do is like my fb business page, like this post and then comment. Comment what you love about being or becoming a mother.
You can comment today, like and then pm/email or call me to schedule a consult! Feel free to tag friends or family that would love to be gifted this amazing service.

Not sure what a Postpartum Doula does, click here
http://americanpregnancy.org/planning/post-partum-doula/

Offer details: You must have a signed birth doula contract with myself or Rachel Ivison at Tree of Life Doula Services. Or have a signed postpartum contract with Pure Heart Doula Services (min. of 20hrs) to be gifted the bonus 8 hours of services.
Must be within service area. Within 60 miles of Lancaster, CA
This offer will end 5/17/15

Postpartum Doula - American Pregnancy Association A postpartum doula provides with infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, mother–baby bonding, infant soothing, and basic newborn care.

If you could have or win anything for mothers day what would it be?

Did any of these get harder for you during your pregnancy? Is there anything you would add? I would say ALL for me, LOL and would add with my 2nd chasing after my toddler! We will be discussing common ailments and difficulties during pregnancy at the next in person meeting Santa Clarita Birth Center, come join us. https://www.facebook.com/events/641426929321057/

14 Things That Get Harder When You're Pregnant | BellyBelly There’s no doubt that some things get easier in pregnancy – getting a seat for example. But here are 14 things that actually get harder.

Did you assume this? Do you know the difference between a doula and midwife. I find most people assume they are one in the same, which couldn't be further from the truth. Share with me what you think?

If I'm hiring a midwife, why do I need a doula? ...asking a midwife why you would also need a doula is like asking a schoolteacher why you would also need books. No, you wouldn't absolutely have to have books in order to learn. You could use the...

One of the biggest myths I hear is, Doulas are only needed if you want a natural childbirth.....So not TRUE! What is a myth or something you think about doulas?

6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Doula If You Want an Epidural A look at how a doula can help a mother planning on using an epidural in labor.

These were some great reasons to hire a postpartum doula! Love that I can offer these services to families now, such a true honor take part in this amazing time ;) Any other reasons you would add? http://northeastdoulas.com/blog/10-reasons-hire-postpartum-doula

10 Reasons To Hire a Postpartum Doula 10 - So you don’t feel judged while you learn to care for your newborn. A doula offers judgment free support allowing you to develop your “inner-momma” peacefully, smoothly and at your own pace.

, photo challenge day 3! Favorite Doula tools, I could never pick just one, so I picked 3!Everyone loves a birth ball with a pretty cover, (perfect for bouncing on, rocking hips), tactile squish ball(fits right in your hand) pregnant flamingo straw (always good for a laugh and a reminder to stay hydrated) :)

For those that love graphics and numbers, only 6% are attended by doulas, let's get that number to jump this year!

In honor of , we've updated our Doula Care infographic for a national audience. After all-- doula care improves equity of care for ALL women, not just those in NYC!

I love this pic and quote for so many reasons.

Did you have a doula? Mine were both definitely worth the moola and more!

Please give a big shout out to a doula you know and love in the comments below! Tag her if she's on Facebook, and help others find her!

Hypnobabies® - Natural Childbirth at its best!
www.Hypnobabies.com

Wanted to share one of the amazing vendors that is going to be at the event on Sat in SCV. Pure Births Inc. Pregnancy & Wellness, check out their beautiful new website too. www.purebirths.com

If you are pregnant or just had a baby, have friends or family expecting in the area, tag them here! They are not going to want to miss this event! Join us, , for food, vendors, raffles and mini interviews! Share away;)

It's from March 22-28th! Watch for wonderful events in your area, to find a birth or postpartum doula. Do you know what a doula does? If you did have a doula share with me this week, about your doula experience.

Have you been told any of these? Were you not "allowed" to do_____, or was something against their policy? What was the biggest myth you heard during your pregnancy or birth?

Great graphic to share in groups to help bring awareness to the common myths that often lead to unnecessary interventions.