Birth & Beyond Maternal Support, LLC

08/29/2026

🚨 ANOTHER CAR SEAT RECALL ALERT! 🚨

Britax has issued a recall affecting more than 114,000 infant car seats due to an issue where the carry handle may detach while the seat is being carried — creating a fall risk if baby is in the seat.

Several B-Safe models are included, so if you have a Britax infant seat — or have an older one stored away for another baby — take a minute and check it.

And this is another really good reminder to REGISTER YOUR CAR SEATS! Registration is how manufacturers know who owns an affected seat and can contact you directly when something like this happens.

I’m sharing the original post below with the affected models and information on how to check your seat. 👇

As a CPST, I’ll keep sharing recalls like these when they come across my radar. Car seat safety isn’t just about installation — it’s also about making sure the seat itself is safe to use.

A child car seat manufacturer has voluntarily recalled 114,660 of its infant car seats after learning the carry handle could detach, causing a fall hazard when a baby is strapped inside.
The affected models include the Britax B-Safe Gen 2, Britax B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, Britax B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit Plus, Britax B-Safe 35, Britax B-Safe Ultra and Britax Endeavours.
The recalled car seats were manufactured by Britax between Aug. 17, 2020, and May 16, 2023. The company has stated that all owners who have registered their car seats will be contacted by Oct. 19 about the recall and remedy kit.
Parents can find their car seat’s model number and product name on the white label sticker, usually located on the back or underside of the car seat shell.
For more information, go to: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26C006

08/29/2026

Birth & Beyond is growing… 🥹

Something pretty exciting is happening behind the scenes, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

The official announcement is coming soon. 👀💛

08/17/2026

🚨 Evenflo Car Seat Recall

Sharing this for families who may have an affected Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT. Swipe through for the recall information and what you need to know.

This is also a great reminder of why I encourage all families to register their car seats with the manufacturer. Registration allows the manufacturer to contact you directly if your seat is ever affected by a safety recall or other important product notice.

If you haven’t registered your child’s car seat yet, now is a great time to do it. You can also check the NHTSA website for recalls. I’ve listed that website link in the comments section. 🤍

08/08/2026

People often wonder about the benefits of having a doula when you already have an entire medical care team. And one of the questions I hear often is, “What’s the difference between a doula and a nurse or midwife?”

I love the way DONA International explains it:

A nurse or midwife holds the medicine. A doula holds the person.

Your medical team has an incredibly important role in keeping you and your baby safe and providing medical care. Your doula has a different role.

A doula holds something unique on the care team: one loyalty, no competing duties—just presence.

I’m there for you and your family. To stay with you, support you, help you understand your options, offer comfort and reassurance, support your partner, and help you feel heard and supported throughout your birth.

It isn’t about replacing anyone on your medical team. It’s about working alongside them while providing a kind of continuous support that has a completely different purpose.

Both are necessary. Both can change outcomes. And together, they can change what birth feels like. 💜

If you’re expecting and wondering what having a doula on your birth team could look like, I’d love to talk with you. Send me a message or text me to schedule a free consultation. No pressure—just a chance to ask questions, learn more about doula support, and see if we’re a good fit. 541-224-6528🤎

08/04/2026

🤍 One birth opening just became available for August!

Because babies make their own schedules, calendars can change too. An unexpected opening means I have room to support one additional birth family this August.

I’m also currently booking families due later this year and into early 2027.

Current Birth Availability
🤍 August – 1 spot left
🤍 September – FULL
🤍 October – 1 spot left
🤍 November – 1 spot left
🤍 December – 2 spots left
🤍 January – 1 spot left
🤍 February – 3 spots left
🤍 March – 3 spots left

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or you’re ready to choose your birth doula, I’d love to answer your questions and help you decide if we’re a good fit.

And remember—postpartum support is available even if I wasn’t your birth doula. I support families with babies under one year old, and I accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP), select private insurance plans, HSA/FSA funds, and private pay.

If you’d like to learn more, send me a message or call/text 541-224-6528 to schedule a free consultation. We can meet in person or by telehealth—whatever works best for you.

🌿 Learn more: birthandbeyondmaternalsupport.org

— Shelly Brett, CD/PCD(DONA), CPST

07/29/2026

Did you know that approximately 3 out of 4 child restraints are used or installed incorrectly? 🚗

Who checked your child’s car seat to verify it was installed correctly? Were they a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)?

Many firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses, and other professionals are CPSTs—but not all are. It’s always okay to ask.

At first glance, that statistic can sound alarming. But it doesn’t mean parents don’t care—it means car seats can be complicated.

Life happens.
🚗 You buy a different vehicle.
👶 Your child grows.
🪑 The seat gets moved.
👵 A grandparent or babysitter starts driving.
🧼 The cover or harness is removed for cleaning.
⬆️ Your child is ready for the next stage.

Any one of those changes is a good reason to make sure your child’s car seat is still being used correctly.

That’s one of the reasons I became a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). As a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, I wanted to offer families another layer of evidence-based support—helping them feel confident that their child is riding as safely as possible.

One of my favorite parts of being a doula is that the relationship doesn’t end after birth. If you’re a past or current client, child passenger safety education is now another way I can continue supporting your family as your little one grows.

If you’re expecting and looking for a birth or postpartum doula—or have a baby under one year old—I’d love to connect. Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover postpartum doula services. Reach out to learn more! 💚

07/24/2026

I’m excited to share that I’m now a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)! 🎉

Did you know that approximately 3 out of 4 car seats are used or installed incorrectly? Even small mistakes can reduce how well a car seat protects a child in the event of a crash.

As a birth and postpartum doula, I’m always looking for ways to better support the families I serve. Becoming a CPST allows me to provide my clients with evidence-based child passenger safety education, giving families confidence that the information they’re receiving is current and follows today’s best practices.

Whether you’re preparing to bring your newborn home, transitioning to the next stage, or simply have questions about your child’s car seat, I’m here to help you understand how to use your child’s seat correctly and confidently.

If you’re a current client, we’ll now be able to incorporate child passenger safety education into your care. And if you’re expecting, or have a baby under one year old, I’d love to share how my birth and postpartum doula services can support your family. Many insurance plans—including Medicaid—cover postpartum doula services. Feel free to reach out to learn more! 💚

07/24/2026

This is an exciting development for the birth community! 💜 ACOG’s recommendations reinforce the important role doulas play as part of a respectful, collaborative care team. I’m encouraged to see the continued recognition of how doulas and healthcare providers can work together to improve the experience and outcomes for growing families.

If you’re curious about how a doula can support your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum journey, I’d love to chat! 💕

07/17/2026

ACOG Releases New Guidance for Ob-Gyns on Partnering with Doulas! This is a huge win for families—and for the future of collaborative maternity care!

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has officially released new guidance encouraging stronger partnerships between OB-GYNs and doulas.

This is exciting because it recognizes what research has continued to show for years: when doulas and medical providers work together, families benefit.

Evidence shows that doula support can:
🤍 Help reduce cesarean births
🤍 Shorten labor
🤍 Improve breastfeeding initiation
🤍 Increase birth satisfaction
🤍 Help families feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period

One of my favorite parts of this guidance is ACOG’s acknowledgment that doulas and medical providers each bring unique skills to the care team. While your provider focuses on your medical care, your doula is there to provide continuous emotional, physical, educational, and advocacy support—working alongside your healthcare team, not in place of it.

As both a Birth and Postpartum Doula, I love collaborating with nurses, OB-GYNs, midwives, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to help families have the best experience possible.

This guidance is another step toward improving maternal health, expanding access to doula care, and ensuring more families receive compassionate, evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

💚 If you’re expecting a baby and have questions about what a doula does—or you’re wondering if doula support is right for you—I would love to chat. Reach out anytime for a free consultation and let’s talk about how I can support you and your family during this incredible season of life.

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