This weekend we are celebrating the 4th of July, Independence Day, the day the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, 241 years ago! Freedom, it is an incredible thing we have in this country, here at CBW we are thankful for this freedom, especially the freedom that comes into the conception, pregnancy, labor and delivery arena.
During pregnancy and birth, we try to avoid saying something is normal vs abnormal, but rather your unique birth story is your own.
“Natural” interventions or tips that can be recommended by your favorite Midwife Facebook, or Doctor Google can be great, but also dangerous if you do not have someone that understands what method you are interested in trying and your specific medical history.
Ah sleep. The amazing, elusive treat that new parents long for and new babies rebel against. While it might seem like a luxury, it is very important that as a new parent, especially if you just gave birth, you are able to get a least a few hours of sleep each day.
Working WITH Midwives, Doctors and Nurses is one of biggest goals as an agency with doulas serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area hospitals and birth centers.
Preparing for a baby can mean you get to plan and prepare a nursery, pick out adorable baby clothes, as well as surround yourself with family and friends who are equally as excited for you. And while there a ton of exciting firsts during pregnancy, there are also some less exciting events you may experience where a doulas expertise and support would be incredibly beneficial.
If you are facing an induction, make sure to check out these great tips to help make the process as smooth as possible!
Two is always better than one: two cups of coffee after a long night, two more kisses, and two doulas to provide continuous and complete birth support! Read more about our team approach here!
Understanding the policies for having your placenta released to you by your birthing location is an important step in preparing for birth. Read more about those policies here!
Having a placenta salve is a wonderful way to have a topical balm made with organic beeswax, nutrient coconut oil, calming lavender essential oil, and your own placenta!
Learning about why placenta encapsulation is a great addition to your postpartum plan starts with learning about the various hormones that are present in your placenta and why they are beneficial to you!
Knowing both the benefits and risks of a situation is the best way to make an informed decision. Read more to see the risks and contraindications that can be associated with placenta encapsulation.
Placenta prints are a wonderful way to have a visual reminder of your placenta. Learn more about them here!
Processing and encapsulating a placenta in a client's home can raise some questions: the biggest being what about the lingering smell in my house? Read to learn more about smell and placenta encapsulation.
We provide a Placenta Transport Kit that follows the WHO guidelines for transporting organs. Just another way we hold ourselves to the highest standards in the industry.
The two main methods to process and encapsulate a placenta are the Traditional Chinese Medicine Inspired Method and the Raw Method. Both are great, but we recommend our clients learn about both to make the best decision when it comes to how to encapsulate their placenta.
Sometimes when clients hear that we encapsulate in their homes their is a long pause and they respond with, "wait, you want to do WHAT in my kitchen??" We strongly believe that in home encapsulation is the safest and best method, and below are our top ten reasons why its the best option.
Farm to table is all about local food being grown and served in the same community. Today on the blog we are talking all about the placenta! (or as we like to call it: uterus to capsule!)
-K.J., Chapel Hill
