by Alexa Jaques | Jan 24, 2023 | Doula Education, Joy In Birth And Beyond, Physical Support
Offerings for 2023 – I’m putting a hold on accepting in person birth doula clients until November 2023. Late next fall I will open my heart and arms to families who are looking for in person doula support. – Childbirth Education Classes (Virtually...
by Alexa Jaques | Jan 8, 2022 | Doula Education
VBAC = Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Its an outdated idea that “once a cesarean, always a cesarean”. Unless of course there is a really serious threat. If you had a cesarean because of a breech baby, irregular heart rate, “stalled labor”, or...
by Alexa Jaques | Jan 1, 2022 | Joy In Birth And Beyond
2021 was filled with many sacred births, including one of my own. I was lucky to attend a handful of births before my own birth in April, and then a few more afterwards. Being a doula while being a mother to a newborn + a toddler is very demanding but my heart is...
by Alexa Jaques | Oct 11, 2021 | Doula Education
The 3 R’s are essential in labor, especially in unmedicated labor Before the birthday we spend time talking about and practicing how you will use each of these techniques in labor. I get to know how each individual client likes to relax and what they respond...
by Alexa Jaques | Sep 1, 2021 | Doula Education
Other than the obvious there are several beneficial uses for breastmilk! To use breastmilk in the following ways: you can hand express the milk into your other hand or a clean container and apply it to your baby. You can also used frozen or pumped milk. Baby acne...
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...
