Birthing Basics, LLC

06/13/2025

Absolutely know “why”….

"One of the most important things to remember is that a birth plan should be created from a place of knowledge, not just by haphazardly picking options from a checklist. Take the time to learn about each choice—whether it’s pain relief methods, monitoring preferences, or newborn procedures."

🔗Read more on the ICEA Blog: https://icea.org/birth-plans-do-you-need-one-the-pros-cons-and-why-they-matter/

09/12/2024

04/18/2024

Because we care…

On this last day of we want to show gratitude to for this important event and annual recalibration of this work. From Black Doula Day with Birth Village and others, to policy day and fundraising every aspect of this week you curate and collaborate on is important, needed and seen. We at NPTF and Commonsense Childbirth Inc. are here and alongside you in this movement. We will.

01/06/2024

Go to that postpartum follow up appointment!!!!

Recurrent preeclampsia was associated with significantly reduced odds of attending the postpartum blood pressure monitoring appointment.

Continue reading at: https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(23)00280-0/fulltext

11/22/2023

Hamstrings… yes, they make a difference in your birth experience!

Among the many daily activities that we recommend for pregnancy is the Calf Stretch. It gives length to your hamstrings, so your sacrum and buttock muscles are more mobile when you need your pelvis to open for your baby during descent in labor.

We owe many thanks and credit to Katy Bowman, Bioscientist, who taught us the importance of doing the calf stretch a few times a day to bring ease while pushing a baby out and making squatting easier. Your hamstrings will love you, and you will love your hamstrings!

11/22/2023

Always a wonderful thing to share techniques that can make a difference in someone’s life.

I had a fun, chance meeting with RN, Lisa Cook, while in VA a couple months ago, who developed a really great technique for natural labor progression called “Cook Counter Pressure” and featured on the Spinning Babies website. (Link in comments) Her work in Labor and Delivery is much appreciated. Learning technqiues like this are so important for doulas to be equipped to help their clients have the best birth experience possible and avoid unnecessary medical interventions.

09/19/2023

Mama’s milk: often imitated, never duplicated! 💦💚💦

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09/17/2023

Join me! Registration is still open! Find out what is new in Maternal Health!!

Maternal and infant health resources, programs and organizations for families, health care providers and advocates.

09/10/2023

It happens in the blink of an eye….

Take a look around ♥️

09/05/2023

Asian American and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Month, providing our babies with the nourishment they need. We celebrate you!

09/05/2023

Celebrating Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Week…