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Oh wow! Oh WOW! OH, WOW!!! πŸ˜ƒ Those were the fi Oh wow! Oh WOW! OH, WOW!!! πŸ˜ƒ Those were the first words I heard, recently, from an amazing mama that I had the privilege of supporting as she welcomed her baby earthside πŸ’« Birth is BEAUTIFUL 😍 Posted @withregram β€’ Sharing this special moment from @maiafotografiadeparto Quais foram as primeiras palavras que vocΓͺ disse ao seu bebΓͺ? β€œQue quentinha..!” Foi a observação da Soraia sobre sua pequena recΓ©m nascida! πŸ˜„πŸ’« What were the first words you said to your baby?
You know there's so MUCH more that families need You know there's so MUCH more that families need You've been looking for a birth and postnatal practitioner programme that gives you ALL the information to get started on your journey to caring for expectant and new mothers Continuity of care Relationship based care Person centred care Holistic care For the WHOLE family - and all their needs You are READY to be the change in maternity services you want to see DM for details. Our next course starts on 25th September. I've made this as accessible as possible and the price WILL go up I'm so excited to welcome you to this quiet revolution xx
Posted @withregram β€’ @nathanrileyobgyn So you sc Posted @withregram β€’ @nathanrileyobgyn So you screened positive for GBS in pregnancy…now what? #informedconsent #obgyn #holisticobgyn #pregnancy #birth #gbs #yorkdoula #birthworkers #birthkeeper #micriobiome
Too many parents and families are falling through Too many parents and families are falling through the cracks of an outdated system that is nowhere near 'fit for purpose ' πŸ˜” You know there's a better way ✨️ Come and join me ~ you get to make a difference πŸ˜‰ We start on 25th September - DM me for more info xx
You've experienced being born, right?✨️ And b You've experienced being born, right?✨️ And being cared for/parented, as a baby?πŸ’œ Maybe you've experienced giving birth and caring for a baby... maybe you haven't... βœ…οΈ And you know deep down, you want to INFORM, SUPPORT & EMPOWER women and families πŸ‘‹ So that maybe they can: πŸ’­have the best possible start... πŸ’­reduce their chances of a traumatic birth or postpartum... πŸ’­feel seen, heard, nurtured as they take on the most important role of their lives... πŸ’­develop secure attachment and healthy emotional wellbeing, for themselves and their families Follow the whispers, the nudges, the call πŸ’• Come and join The Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner Programme - DM for more info πŸ˜€
To BE the trusted person who informs, supports and To BE the trusted person who informs, supports and empowers expectant and new parents on their journey (what a gift!) ... We get to heal our own wounds so that we can thrive ... and ensure that the physical, emotional, practical and energetic care that we bring to our clients, is golden πŸ‘Œ Know your worth Heal your past experiences Make a change If you're feeling called to #birthwork or wanna work with families #postpartum, then join us πŸ€— The Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner Programme is open for enrolment. You won't find a more comprehensive course anywhere... and that focuses on your wellbeing, too. Next group starts on 25th September Dm me for deets xx
Ready to HEAL & THRIVE in your role as birth or po Ready to HEAL & THRIVE in your role as birth or postpartum worker? πŸ’« Vicarious and collective trauma is seeing midwives and doulas leaving their roles in supporting families, broken and burnt out πŸ’” Taking a quantum approach to... πŸ’• how you're cared for ✍️the training you're provided, and πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦the families you get to empower ... is so important when you're holding space and caring for expectant and new parents. Wanna know more? Our next course starts on 25th September. DM me for details, or to get on the waitlist for future courses. 😁
Ready to make a change? Tired of hearing/witness Ready to make a change? Tired of hearing/witnessing/supporting new mamas as they try to navigate a broken system, and feeling like you can do MORE... but don't know where to start? Our early bird price rises tomorrow from Β£597 to Β£777 If you're feeling called, feel free to DM me The Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner Programme is open for enrolment Posted @withregram β€’ @millionairesmastermind The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.πŸ‘ŠπŸ»β  __________________________⁠ ⁠ πŸ””
I absolutely LOVE how @alexandraburke is celebrati I absolutely LOVE how @alexandraburke is celebrating life alongside being/as a newborn mother and campaigning for normalisation of breastfeeding/breastpumping in public as the media are saying... BUT when I did a little more digging, it appears that the Pumps on Parade campaign "follows research undertaken by breastpump manufacturer Elvie Stride"... And therein lies the problem: its a MARKETING campaign πŸ™ƒ So let's bust some myths: ❌️ no research is unbiased when it's done by a company that is looking for information to support their product ❌️ the campaign is not "tackling taboos about breastfeeding & pumping in public" as all the MSM have stated... it's drawing attention to a product that is used (often incorrectly) by breast/chestfeeding parents for a myriad of different reasons ❌️ the Daily 'Fail' states that the research "reveals almost half of mothers feel they lose a sense of self when breastfeeding or pumping"... that statement is a classic piece of subliminal messaging ... βœ…οΈ the current, evidence-based research (cited in peer reviewed, academic journals) highlights that almost ALL mothers feel they lose their sense of identity in the transition to parenthood ~ this period of #matrescence is becoming more normalised as it comes into mainstream awareness ❌️ the article also states "2/3 give up on previous activities or hobbies during the first year of breastfeeding their children"... which is a sweeping statement ... βœ…οΈ AND again recognised in peer reviewed academia to be the experience of almost all parents HOWEVER THEY FEED THEIR BABIES in the first year postpartum βœ…οΈ Can we please look at government policy, our current maternity systems, cultural norms - and the agendas that shape the socio-cultural norms ??? βœ…οΈ Women and families are in desperate need of emotional, mental, & practical support as they navigate #postpartum ❌️ The product advertised is NOT suitable for protecting and establishing lactation βœ…οΈ Better eduction and support are required to tackle the 'taboos of breastfeeding and pumping in public'... not another thing to buy 'Nuff said... πŸ€ͺ PS The Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner Programme is open for enrolment x
Just last week I was having a conversation about m Just last week I was having a conversation about motherhood, maternity services, slavery, & intergenerational trauma 😒 I think it's pretty horrific that so many people are not aware of the herstory of obstetrics. Posted @withregram β€’ @badassmotherbirther . 🌿Mothet: @feminine_phenom🌿 βœ¨πˆπ“β€™π’ ππ‹π€π‚πŠ ππ‘π„π€π’π“π…π„π„πƒπˆππ†/π‚π‡π„π’π“π…π„π„πƒπˆππ† π–π„π„πŠβœ¨ It’s black breastfeeding/chestfeeding week and this week gives everyone the opportunity to learn about why black babies/families are at risk. There is a disturbingly high black infant mortality rate. Formula is pushed more on black families, particularly in hospital settings, even though black babies need human milk the most when these babies are dying 2x the rate compared to white babies because they are being born too soon, small, & sick. According to the CDC, increased breastfeeding/chestfeeding among black parents could decrease infant mortality rates by as much as 50%. Black parents are not supported properly in the delicate time immediately following birth to establish a healthy nursing relationship and they also return to work sooner to jobs that do not adequately accommodate a lactating parent. Black lactation is not represented enough in society, on social media, and mainstream sources. Even when it comes to lactation specialists in hospitals. There's also a long line of trauma from enslaved black women being forced to nurse white babies while their own babies starved. And still, racism exists, hurting and hindering the nursing relationship even further. Representation matters. This week and every week, matters. -Love, Flor Cruz @_de_la_flor_
Posted @withregram β€’ @badassmotherbirther . πŸŽ₯ Posted @withregram β€’ @badassmotherbirther . πŸŽ₯VideoCred: @marthagracebirthphotographyπŸŽ₯ There's a shift that happens when you figure out that you don't need anyone to save you from birth. -Love, Flor Cruz @_de_la_flor_
My own lived experiences have always led me to stu My own lived experiences have always led me to studying as much as I can about specific things...βœ…οΈ And now I'm sharing everything you might need to know when you're working with mothers and families, so that they are not left feeling overwhelmed, or unsupported any more!πŸ“£ I want everyone to feel empowered on their journeyπŸ₯³ You're a change maker! πŸ”₯ Come and join me in The Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner programme πŸ˜ƒ DM for details ✨️
For aspiring and experienced professionals working For aspiring and experienced professionals working with expectant and new parents πŸ‘‹ Are you confident in supporting families as they navigate the challenges they might come up against? 😁 I'm tired of seeing so many families struggle with their emotional well-being cos no one's taken the time to look at the root of what's going on for them πŸ˜” I get it... the NHS is stretched... midwives are exhausted and burnt out 🀯 Conveyor-belt care is NOT optimal care 🎒 And you can make the difference in informing, supporting & empowering new families πŸ₯° Share this with someone who needs to hear this πŸ’« The Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner Programme starts soon... DM me for deets x
@totallylauratravels is sharing her magic this wee @totallylauratravels is sharing her magic this week in her incredible 'get unstuck' workshop πŸ’– You'll often read/hear me mention how making lasting change in the way we support ourselves and others, requires a quantum approach πŸ˜‰ Our subconscious (beliefs) drive our experiences... If your beliefs are getting in the way of your goals, @wearetheshiftmethod might be useful to you πŸ˜ƒ PS if you're ready for 1:1 mentoring and coaching as you navigate #matrescence, or you wanna learn how to support parents, feel free to DM me ✨️
Can we please talk about the lack of evidence-base Can we please talk about the lack of evidence-based information, support and guidance that a lot of professionals are bringing to newborn families?πŸ“£ If you're a parent: There's loads of ways you can feel empowered in how you're caring for your children, and supporting your emotional well-being as you navigate the rollercoaster ~ check out our linktreeβœ…οΈ If you wanna learn how to be the go-to support person in your community... I can't do it on my own 😁 Come & join the internationally accredited Empowered Birth and Beyond Practitioner Programme ✨️ (Price goes up on 1st September) #birthworkertraining #postpartumtraining #matresence #breastfeeding #exclusivepumping #Motherhood #newbornlife #tongue-tied #midwifery #birthenergetics #studentmidwife #prenatalyoga #postpartumyoga #maternityconcierge #babyplanner
*breaking your waters* . This is routinely done in *breaking your waters* . This is routinely done in an INDUCTION OF LABOUR . and is part of the IOL process . the risks are numerous πŸ˜” . but you won't be told about them unless you ask, and even then that's not guaranteed ... . I was horrified to learn that an OB had used a foetal scalp electrode to do an amniotomy because they didn't think the cervix was open enough to insert the amnio hook 🀯 . PLEASE inform yourself. Engage in independent support. Make empowered decisions . Your experience of your baby's birth will stay with you forever . You're welcome to sign up to our Empowered Birth & Beyond parenting course... link in the link tree xx
reflections on the work week, so far... . 🍼WHY reflections on the work week, so far... . 🍼WHY don't people know how to support parents in the EP (exclusive pumping) community? . 🎒WHY are new-born mothers feeling broken/"less than" with the roller coaster of emotions they're experiencing as they're getting to grips with their new identities aka MATRESCENCE - not to mention the massive responsibility that is caring for their babies? . πŸͺœWHY does the system not take action in supporting emotional wellbeing until the family are in crisis - and even then it's not robust or useful? . πŸ’—my HD reminds me that I am here to study/learn/share with others... to get something started, for others to join in on. . πŸ“£the 'Empowered Birth & Beyond Practitioner Programme' is open for enrolment and I'm SO excited to share this with the world . πŸ’«a quantum approach to supporting yourself - birthworker or postpartum specialist - and caring for others in the childbearing year . 🌊to teach you how to be the change maker & watch the impact (and ripple effect) of reducing traumatic experiences for expectant and new families . πŸ€—there are just 4 more spaces available, currently priced at Β£597 and going up to Β£777 in September - I've made this as accessible as possible . βœ…οΈyou with me? . 🌸all the love, Mel . ✨️Link in my bio - or DM for deets
Posted @withregram β€’ @carriagehousebirth πŸ™Œ re Posted @withregram β€’ @carriagehousebirth πŸ™Œ repost: @davinakudish β€œπŸ“£ The vulva is not the vagina! Proper language and education about the body is very important in our household. Knowledge is power πŸ’ͺ🏼 Charlie wanted to share this message with the assistance of the amazing crocheted vulva I got at the women’s day market here in Samara. All vulvas are normal and all vulvas are beautiful! Share and spread the word!” γ€°γ€°γ€°γ€°γ€° Education around our bodies is super important!! The number of times I've used the correct anatomical terminology and had blank stares in response boggles my brain. #Vulva #Vagina #momofgirls #ChildbirthEducation #Pregnancy #ReproductiveEducation #Doula #womensadvocate #informedandempowered #consciousparenting
Posted @withregram β€’ @psychotherapy_mum Millions Posted @withregram β€’ @psychotherapy_mum Millions of interactions with caregivers lead to the forming of neural pathways which together ultimately provide our baby with an understanding of how the world works, how relationships function, expectations of how people behave. This forms the basis for why we may notice ourselves repeating relational patterns - it is wired into us and we are attracted to what feels familiar. So, when we are ourselves not well regulated (hello dysfunctional family and childhood trauma) the regulating of our children can be much harder and in many cases (me included) we have to learn to do this more once we become parents. We have to learn to calm our nervous systems. To take multiple steps to learn to be present for ourselves and the sensations of our bodies so that we can be present for our children. By attuning to our own emotional experience we have the ability to then do this for our kids and to allow them their own experiences in the world. There is no need for shame if you are not well regulated, this can be learnt (therapy is a great place up start), improved on and your attachment to your children can also be nourished and improved. It is so important to notice and to celebrate our successes in this area. The neurobiological impact of growing up with childhood trauma can feel like a bit of a life sentence. Will I ever be free of this stuff and it’s impacts? The answer is yes; things can improve so much. And in parenting widening your window of tolerance to sit with the emotional challenges of dealing with your dysregulating children is BIG! It deserves celebrating! Please celebrate yourself!! If you want to hear more about this please listen to episodes 8 and 9 of Grow Yourself Up πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š. β€’ β€’ β€’
I've been having a few conversations recently abou I've been having a few conversations recently about the all too eager consultants encouraging/urging #inductionoflabour for #postdates and for 'slowed growth' of full term babies still in utero... . Of course a baby's health is our priority! . Of course we want baby born alive and well! . And I think it's natural to worry a little about these things if you've been impacted by all the horror stories we hear... . But, when I watch parents make decisions that they don't feel comfortable with because they're fearful of something going wrong because that's what they've been told by their service provider, and then they regret their decision after their baby is born... healthy and well and a very average size... . I have to tell you . What we focus on expands... what we think about, we bring about... . Our minds are hard wired to seek out danger/problems . And to keep looking for solutions to those 'problems' . It's job is to keep us safe... . Our job is to tune into our OTHER decision making tools . Maybe it's a gut feeling or slight contracting of muscles . Maybe it's a change in heart rate or breathing . If we've experienced a disconnect between our mind and body ~ usually through disassociation brought on by a distressing event . The gift is for us to really embrace the opportunity to tap into more of who we are and trust . The answers are deep inside of us... . When we allow ourselves to go there . As a #birthdoula or #birthkeeper or #birthworker or whatever title you want to give, my role is never to tell a family what decision to make... my role is to support & facilitate the decision making process . Taking a quantum approach to acknowledge ALL aspects . We are complex beings! . Wanna learn how to support birthing families in this way? . The 'Empowering Birth & Beyond Practitioner' programme starts on 25th September. I've made it as accessible as possible for just Β£597 if you sign up in August. . DM me for deets ~ I'm so excited to share this with you xx
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