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Set up a Breastfeeding Station

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:22:13 GMT

Tips for a Breastfeeding Station

What is a breastfeeding station? You may be asking yourself this question.

A breastfeeding station, or stations, are places where you will be feeding baby. It is imperative that you take care of yourself during this time because you need to be comfortable as you may be there a while, fed, and hydrated.

Here is a list of things to add to your Breastfeeding station. (S):

Snacks
protein
carb
fruit
something sweet
Fresh water
Pillows
A book or some type of entertainment
A journal
Encouraging words

It is a good practice to also reset your station after use so you are well cared for each time you go to your area(s) to feed baby.

Have fun making your station! I like to create these for clients at mothers blessings parties where everyone brings something to add to it.

Postpartum products I love

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:22:13 GMT

Products I love for Postpartum

The Frida Postpartum Kit

This kit has it all! I love this kit for postpartum, it just takes the guess work out of everything.

perineal cooling pad liners
perineal healing foam
upside down peri bottle *MUST HAVE*
Instant ice maxi pads

Mesh boy shorts that are not as baggy as hospital mesh underwear

Herbs for perineum bottle

You will take a couple tablespoons or so of each of these and place them into a loose leaf tea bag. At that point you will staple it closed and add a quart of water to a pan, bring it to a boil for several minutes, take it off the burner and let the mixture sit for 2 hours. At this point you will add a little to a perineum bottle (50/50 solution and tempid water) and use it when you go to the bathroom. You can store extras in a jar in the fridge.

Calendula
Lavender
Yarrow
Comfrey

Belly Bandit

This will help your tummy as everything goes back in place. The extra support just feels really good and eases discomfort. Thank me later!

Mindset is EVERYTHING

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:22:13 GMT

Birth is 75% Mental and 25% physical…

Now there is no proof to this, but I have observed this and when I work with clients I focus heavily on mindset. If you have already decided you cannot do this without working through that belief, you won’t be able to do it. However, if you work through that belief, well, rationally fear, you will.

The work you do mentally as well as physically through pregnancy is incredibly important, both equally so. It is hard work, but that is why you have a doula. We can help you through it all and we are here for it.

The truth is, you can do this, you were created to do this, and even if you want to give up in the middle of it all because you did the work prior, that will all come back to mind and I can remind you of everything you have already accomplished, which is a lot by the time you reach labor.

This is so important not just for labor and delivery, but postpartum as well. Postpartum is the most difficult time in all of this, often referred to as the fourth trimester. You have never been more tired, more not feeling yourself, or more surreal than you will in this time period. To set you up for success and scientifically proven better outcomes for breastfeeding, postpartum depression, anxiety and bond with baby we start with the mind. It all starts there. It is pivotal you feel herd, safe, held, and spoken life into.

I am so proud of you for stepping up and reading this, for being here today. it is no coincidence that you are reading this right now. Let’s work towards your goals of having this baby not just at the bare minimum of a healthy baby and a healthy mom, but for you to actually thrive not just physically but mentally. I want you to be amazed at yourself to see the rockstar you really are and I would love to work with you on this. Let’s do it. The truth is you can do this! You can do hard things! You are amazing and already an amazing mother.

Also…

You are not alone.