Maternal Moves

Maternal Moves “ Each individual woman’s body demands to be accepted on its own terms. “ -Gloria Steinem We do not fear facts, but doubts and uncertainties.

" It is impossible to protect women from the fear of childbirth if they are ignorant of the truth. Our most tremulous apprehensions arise from anxieties lest the worst may happen. Rumor is more terrifying than assault, ignorance more nerve-racking than knowledge, however bad reality may be. "

``Grantly Dick Read M.A., M.D.``

What does *breathing*actually change during pregnancy? We'll show you in Breathing Science for Birth Professionals Augus...
08/11/2026

What does *breathing*actually change during pregnancy? We'll show you in Breathing Science for Birth Professionals August 27 with a live demo!

Lisa will demonstrate the physiological effects of different breathing patterns IN REAL TIME - and explore what that means for mama, baby and the birth professionals supporting them.

If you work in birth, this is one you'll want to see.

Comment BREATH or drop a ❤ and we'll send you a l ink.

Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health Canadian Association of Midwives The Royal College of Midwives Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation

06/03/2026
05/28/2026

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

Lisa is opening her schedule again for new clients in June and July! Book your Breathing Behaviour Analysis now!!Limited...
05/24/2026

Lisa is opening her schedule again for new clients in June and July! Book your Breathing Behaviour Analysis now!!
Limited spots available.
10 to be exact.

05/22/2026

Breathing shapes birth.

And it’s a skill you can learn to support.

We’re excited to share that Lisa will be hosting
Breathing Science for Birth Professionals this June and November.

A one-day professional training for birth workers on the psychophysiology of breathing through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.

Link in bio!

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