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By Bailey Baldwin May 3, 2024
Labor involves a cascade of hormones. These hormones, when the birthing person remains calm and feels safe, can create a smooth labor process. The birth team and environment can support this by helping the birthing person feel loved, cared for. When fear creeps in, the catecholamines work in opposition to the oxytocin. The catecholamines can come from many things like unresolved fears or concerns, a strange environment, past trauma, a change in circumstance. Also of note, when labor is induced or augmented with a synthetic form of oxytocin, like Pitocin, the body may experience an increased pain sensation. Since the Pitocin was not produced by the body, it does not cross the blood brain barrier in the same way. This affects how the body responds with endorphins, which may lead to a need for increased external pain relief. Birth is unpredictable, but the innate trust in the birthing person's abilities, the birth process and the support of the birth team can lead to incredible experiences.
Learn about placenta encapsulation benefits, the process and safety precautions
By Bailey Baldwin March 28, 2024
Learn about placenta encapsulation benefits, the process and safety precautions!
Little baby feet with ten tiny toes in a white crib with a linen blanket
By Bailey Baldwin February 14, 2024
Birth is such an incredible experience for everyone involved. To take the journey alongside a family is truly and honor.
Nesting while folding clothes and dreaming about what my baby will be like.
By Bailey Baldwin February 7, 2024
The postpartum period is one of the biggest transitions of your life. Planning for this can provide for more optimal healing and growing into your motherhood. Here are considerations for how to ensure you are able to bond with baby and heal yourself.
Holding baby after birth
By Bailey Baldwin January 31, 2024
You matter and your wishes are important. There is much to consider about how you give birth and who will be there. Here is a simple guide to get you started.
Little baby feet in soft tiny socks being held by their strong mom.
By Bailey Baldwin October 14, 2022
Consent is a crucial component of an respectful experience. Your voice matters and your birth matters. A doula can help ensure that consent it consistently obtained during your experience and help you to understand your rights within al settings.
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