Request a Consultation11 Surprising Benefits of Skin to SkinSkin to Skin, also known as kangaroo care is cuddling with baby with no clothes on. Skin to skin should as soon as possible after birth, without hats on. A blanket or towel should be placed over mom and baby to keep them both warm! It is so important for babies to … Read More
Crazy Pregnancy Symptoms You will Not Believe!
Here Are Some Weird Pregnancy Symptoms You Will Not Believe! Everyone knows about the normal stuff: Like the weird pregnancy cravings, growing belly, and the “morning” sickness. Here are some weird but common pregnancy symptoms. Weird Dreams. Some pregnant women suffer from strange pregnancy dreams. Some sources suggest that vivid dreams occur during pregnancy not because expectant mothers dream more, … Read More
Best BBQ in Oklahoma: Top 5 barbecue Picks
Best BBQ in Oklahoma: My Top barbecue 5 Picks I am a picky one when it comes to food, especially BBQ. I’m pretty sure I’ve been to EVERY Barbecue joint in Oklahoma city and the surrounding areas. I guess that makes me some kind of expert, right??? I am definitely one of those people that would rather cook something for … Read More
Difference Between a Doula and Family Member
What’s the Difference Between a Doula and Family Member? Can’t My Husband/Mom/Friend be My Doula? Beautifully Connected Doulas are trained in labor support at a professional level. Our only purpose is support and serve you! You deserve the rock-star treatment, and will get it with our professional doulas. Professionally Trained, Certified, and Insured We are trained to understand the physiological and hormonal progression … Read More
Save Money on Doula Services
How Can I Save Money for My Doula Services? How can I make doula services affordable for my family? A pretty simple question, and I get asked this a lot! All day everyday, we as Americans live a life of excess. We have what we need, in fact we have more than we need! Many of us have money sucking habits! … Read More
Does Food Choice Determine Quality of Breast Milk?
Good News! Food Choice Doesn’t Determine the Quality of Breast Milk. Thank God, Because I love Cheeseburgers. An ad campaign in Brazil has set out to warn mothers about their food choices while breastfeeding. This new campaign is called “your child is what you eat.” The add depicts newborns nursing unhealthy food choices instead of mothers milk. While the intent of … Read More
Will You Be Mad If I Get an Epidural?
Will You Be Mad or Disappointed if I Decide to get an Epidural? Designer Doula Perspective. There is a misconception that Doulas are only for unmedicated, natural birthing, hippies! Doulas are very knowledgeable in physiological labor and birth! Many people hire us because they are looking for support through unmedicated labor. But, we are equally valuable during a medicated or cesarean birth! … Read More
Birth Trauma Confessions: My Emergency Birth Was Most Healing
Birth Trauma Confessions: Why My Emergency Birth Was My Most Healing I have four beautiful children. My first 3 births were non-emergency, but very traumatic for me. I sustained injuries from my birth. Doctors weren’t present for two of my births. Obstetricians ignored my health concerns and disrespected me throughout my prenatal care visits. Nurses pushed interventions I did not want. … Read More
I’m Pregnant! Now What? 6 Things to Add To Your Zombie Apocalypse Checklist.
A Pregnancy Checklist and Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide! Now that your pregnant, you need to make a plan! You have to be ready for anything when you have kids, even a Zombie Apocalypse! 1. Find a Care Provider! Whether you are looking for a holistic midwife or a medical obstetrician, you will need a pregnancy care provider! Call your … Read More
7 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know
For people who are new to the concept of therapeutic touch the idea of undressing, getting under a sheet, and having someone touch your skin can be a little unnerving. Many people feel awkward and embarrassed, because they don’t know what to expect. Here are 7 things Your massage therapist wants you to know: Be on time. We are busy, and … Read More