by Alexa Jaques | Jul 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
I love when people like @iamhalsey use their voice to reach the masses. She states that her new album “is a concept album about the joys and horrors of pregnancy and childbirth.” Also that ” This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies...
by Alexa Jaques | Jul 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Boundaries in pregnancy are important but in postpartum it gets REAL. Text messages. Phone calls. Visitors. Appointments. Thank you notes. Did I mention visitors?! All of this while you are HEALING from childbirth, not sleeping much, feeding around the clock, and...
by Alexa Jaques | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
I spend a lot of time getting to know the needs, wants, concerns, and fears of the partner too. They also need support! Watching the one you love endure childbirth can be overwhelming. It can even be a little anxiety producing if you aren’t educated or prepared....
by Alexa Jaques | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
The “shakes” are totally normal! This is the body’s way of coping with many different things happening all at once such as: • a surge in hormones • adrenaline • temperature changes • pain (you can still experience the shakes even if you have pain...
by Alexa Jaques | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tree of Life breastfeeding photos circled the internet a few years ago to promote #breastfeedingawareness and provided the opportunity to share breastfeeding journeys. This is a photo of my sweet baby, Lennon. As your doula, I can assist with breastfeeding immediately...
