Pearently https://pearently.com A Birth You Will Love To Remember Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:38:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://i0.wp.com/pearently.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-Parently_icon-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Pearently https://pearently.com 32 32 157043356 Breastfeeding for first time moms https://pearently.com/breastfeeding-for-first-time-moms/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:29:32 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=4060 Breastfeeding provides great benefits for mom and baby. These are my 6 tips to help you overcome common obstacles in breastfeeding and truly have a wonderful breastfeeding experience.  Recommended Products for Breastfeeding: -Breastfeeding Pillow – https://amzn.to/2WFjqhK -Breastfeeding Cover – https://amzn.to/30vqzlZ -Breastfeeding Bras – https://amzn.to/32Hv1AL -Breast Therapy Pack – https://amzn.to/2ZMfT3l -Silver Nipple Soothers (silverettes) – https://amzn.to/39dv1K2 […]

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Breastfeeding provides great benefits for mom and baby. These are my 6 tips to help you overcome common obstacles in breastfeeding and truly have a wonderful breastfeeding experience. 

Recommended Products for Breastfeeding:

-Breastfeeding Pillow – https://amzn.to/2WFjqhK

-Breastfeeding Cover – https://amzn.to/30vqzlZ

-Breastfeeding Bras – https://amzn.to/32Hv1AL

-Breast Therapy Pack – https://amzn.to/2ZMfT3l

-Silver Nipple Soothers (silverettes) – https://amzn.to/39dv1K2

-Organic Fenugreek Gold (enhance milk production) – https://amzn.to/3jq9bry

-Nipple Balm (if needed) – https://amzn.to/3fPX8RW

-Nipple Shield – talk to lactation consultant about recommended product for you —–

1. Know that you can do it!

*Benefits for mom and baby

-Fewer illnesses, reduced risk for SIDS, strong bones, and bonding!

-Body back to pre-pregnant state, reduced risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer

–The size and shape of a woman’s breast has nothing to do with the amount of milk it can produce, and only very rarely has to do with the success of breastfeeding.

2. Understand how it works

-Colostrum – high fat, vitamins, laxative

-Milk production 2-3 days after birth in response to stimulation and stretching with sucking for milk production and let-down (warm, tingling, achy feeling as high fat milk moves to nipple)

3. Mix schedule with no schedule

-Clock vs. cues

-Every 2 hours (don’t rush feed) and no longer than 4 hours

-Cluster feeding is normal

-Baby is ready to eat: Lip smacking, rooting…crying

4. Get a good position and latch

-Baby to mom, chin touch and wide mouth (fish lips with all of areola)

-Use fish hook to remove baby from breast and try again

-Success: no pain, swallowing noise not slurping, satisfied baby

5. Care for your breasts

– check latch, express breastmilk for dryness, don’t wash with soap, open to air, nipple shield, silverettes

6. Surround yourself with help – Lactation consultant, support group, mom/sister/friends

 

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]]> 4060 Labor tips for men https://pearently.com/labor-tips-for-men/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:23:35 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3782 Dad, it is your job to make sure Mom feels safe and supported in labor and birth (even if you hire birth support). Get these three tips that will transform the way that you approach labor and birth with Mom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU9ysNMp3UM 1. Get ready now -Listen to what Mom wants and know her plan -Talk […]

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Dad, it is your job to make sure Mom feels safe and supported in labor and birth (even if you hire birth support). Get these three tips that will transform the way that you approach labor and birth with Mom.

1. Get ready now

-Listen to what Mom wants and know her plan

-Talk about your birth fears and desires

-Know about labor and how you want to be involved

-Practice supporting Mom

-Pack your bag and checklist

2. Be close (but not too close)

-Ready to help when needed

-One-word Q&A

-Attentive and engaged

3. Celebrate with Mom and Baby

-Limit focusing on self

-Take pictures

-Be involved

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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]]> 3782 Should I hire birth support https://pearently.com/should-i-hire-birth-support/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:15:20 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3778 Yes, you should have birth support, but maybe you don’t have to hire birth support. The question is…how can you feel safe, supported and informed in labor and birth? It starts and ends with having the best team that can support you emotionally and physically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krWHPSJTWv0 *Benefits of hiring a birth doula: -Trained, Certified, Experienced […]

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Yes, you should have birth support, but maybe you don’t have to hire birth support.

The question is…how can you feel safe, supported and informed in labor and birth? It starts and ends with having the best team that can support you emotionally and physically.

*Benefits of hiring a birth doula:

-Trained, Certified, Experienced

-Objective information

-Physical comfort measures

-And MORE!

*Benefits of husband, Mom, sister, etc:

-Invested & involved

-Emotional support

-And MORE!

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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]]> 3778 Benefits of having a birth partner or birth support https://pearently.com/benefits-of-having-a-birth-partner-or-birth-support/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:59:56 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3772 Research shows that Mom can feel safe, supported, and up to speed on whats going on in labor when she has good birth support. When this happens, Mom benefits greatly! Decreased length of labor (faster labor) Decreased rate of C-Section Decreased rate of epidural use (pain relief with medication) Decreased use of oxytocin to induce […]

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Research shows that Mom can feel safe, supported, and up to speed on whats going on in labor when she has good birth support. When this happens, Mom benefits greatly!

  1. Decreased length of labor (faster labor)
  2. Decreased rate of C-Section
  3. Decreased rate of epidural use (pain relief with medication)
  4. Decreased use of oxytocin to induce labor
  5. Decreased rate of assisted delivery with forceps or vacuum 
  6. *Increased satisfaction with birth (GREAT BIRTH MEMORY)
 

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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]]> 3772 All about the umbilical cord and and how to care for it https://pearently.com/all-about-the-umbilical-cord-and-and-how-to-care-for-it/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:18:49 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3766 Let’s first talk about delayed cord clamping!  Babies receive 30-50% of their normal blood supply through the umbilical cord after birth if the cord is allowed to finish pulsating before it is clamped.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping in vigorous term and preterm infants for at […]

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Let’s first talk about delayed cord clamping! 

Babies receive 30-50% of their normal blood supply through the umbilical cord after birth if the cord is allowed to finish pulsating before it is clamped. 

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping in vigorous term and preterm infants for at least 30–60 seconds.

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There is a small increase in the incidence of jaundice that requires phototherapy in babies where delayed umbilical cord clamping was the practice of choice. 

Baby should be born in a setting where baby can be monitored and treated if jaundice were to occur.

Jaundice can occur with delayed cord clamping in the case that the extra red blood cells are no longer needed and begin to be broken down and excreted in the feces (poop). The liver, which helps this process, can become overrun by the by-products of the broken-down red blood cells. The risk is to wait too long to clamp the cord (more than 3 minutes). 

Talk to your doctor or midwife about delayed cord clamping (60-90 seconds) for the benefit of your baby.

After the cord is clamped, Dad can cut the cord to be involved. Many dads love being apart of birth in this way.

After the cord is cut, there is a stump that needs to stay dry until it falls off. 

-Give baby sponge baths (no submersion in water)

-Fold diaper flap down under the stump and prevent soiling of stump (stump getting dirty) 

-Don’t pull on the stump (allow stump to fall off naturally)

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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]]> 3766 Do I have to wear a gown in labor https://pearently.com/do-i-have-to-wear-a-gown-in-labor/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:12:28 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3761 Let’s talk about the gown because it is something that comes up a lot in mommy circles. You do not have to wear a hospital gown when you are in labor. But the nurses will provide a clean cover for you if you want it.  Now is the time to get ready for your birth […]

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Let’s talk about the gown because it is something that comes up a lot in mommy circles.

You do not have to wear a hospital gown when you are in labor. But the nurses will provide a clean cover for you if you want it. 

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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You have the complete right to bring your own laboring gown. A nursing or sports bra is a great option during labor and birth. You probably won’t want anything getting in your way.

Many moms are completely naked during birth whereas other moms wear a nursing or sports bra.

Think about how you will feel when you are moving around, hot, tired, and ready to give birth. 

What will you want to be wearing? 

Then on the other side of birth you can wear your pretty gown or PJs that you brought with you.

Items I recommend for labor and postpartum

► Comfy Bra – https://amzn.to/3eIPp84

► Shoes for labor – https://amzn.to/2Vv2vP3

►Postpartum robe – https://amzn.to/3cxB9x2

►Postpartum PJs – https://amzn.to/2x0xb12

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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]]> 3761 Can I eat snacks during labor https://pearently.com/can-i-eat-snacks-during-labor/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 21:01:16 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3756 Can you eat snacks during labor? Yes, you always have the right to eat and drink during labor!  What is the big deal? – “Don’t eat because you might aspirate during a C-Section with general anesthesia.” -First, aspiration during a C-Section with the result of sickness and death is very small, and should not be […]

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Can you eat snacks during labor? Yes, you always have the right to eat and drink during labor! 

What is the big deal? – “Don’t eat because you might aspirate during a C-Section with general anesthesia.”

-First, aspiration during a C-Section with the result of sickness and death is very small, and should not be a reason why a healthy woman should not be able to eat  and drink during labor.

-Second, fasting will not remove all food contents of the stomach.

-Third, the concern is aspiration of acid from the stomach, and no amount of fasting will decrease stomach acid.

-Fourth, restricting food and liquids from Mom during labor can lead to unwanted results.

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Do you NEED to eat during labor? 

-Labor is hard work, and your uterus (big muscle) needs energy as a marathon runner needs energy. 

-If your labor progresses slowly, you might benefit from eating. 

-Ketosis can occur after several hours of fasting (increasing acidity of mom and baby’s blood) causing contractions to weaken and the progression of labor to slow. 

-BUT…You might not want to eat, especially as labor progresses. Women often become nauseated around 6-8 cm dilated (active labor), and food is not on her mind. 

What should you eat?

-Small snacks at the beginning of labor.

-Eat less when your contractions increase.

-Snacks that digest easily: berries, dried fruit, honey sticks, all fruit popsicles, oranges, bananas…

-Fluids are very important! 

-Drinks with nutrients: bone broth, vitamin water, smoothie drinks

-Stay away from dairy in case you do throw up.

The BIG point is having the right to eat.

-Stress can increase when mom cannot eat or drink during labor, causing contractions to weaken and the progression of labor to slow. 

-Satisfaction and empowerment with labor will increase if mom has the choice to eat.

*Side note, epidural placement will restrict mom to clear liquids. But you still have the right to eat and drink. You might have to sign a form taking full responsibility for your outcomes. 

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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]]> 3756 Birth tips for busy mom https://pearently.com/birth-tips-for-busy-mom/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:43:39 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3750 The question is…Can you get the birth of your dreams and be a busy mom?  How do you feel about birth? Do you want to go “all natural” as it’s called? Do you have a mindset of “if it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, I won’t be disappointed.” The fact is, labor is a […]

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The question is…Can you get the birth of your dreams and be a busy mom? 

How do you feel about birth? Do you want to go “all natural” as it’s called? Do you have a mindset of “if it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, I won’t be disappointed.”

The fact is, labor is a big event, and there are lots of roads to travel. So, you need to get ready. 

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by download the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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5 must know birth tips for busy mom:

1. Understand that birth is a normal event

2. Your body can give birth without pain meds and give you a good birth memory

3. A strong team will support you when you feel weak and unsure

-Healthcare provider that you trust

-Continuous birth support

-Mama role model

4. Preparation is key to giving birth with a good plan that can adjust

-Find a source that speaks to you

-Dig in to learning about birth and the different forms of giving birth today

-This source should include: mindset, body prep with breathing and relaxation techniques, and it should give you a way to connect with the instructor and other moms that are in the class

5. Take one step at a time

Take your next step towards the birth of your dreams. Download the free workbook below to get started. 

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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]]> 3750 What does a contraction feel like? https://pearently.com/what-does-a-contraction-feel-like/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:18:49 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3745 You are pregnant, and the thing that probably concerns you most is labor and delivery!  Some women say a contraction feels like a menstrual cramp: dull and achy. So, what is the big deal with labor? Let’s talk about why labor is so painful and hard. Now is the time to get ready for your […]

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You are pregnant, and the thing that probably concerns you most is labor and delivery! 

Some women say a contraction feels like a menstrual cramp: dull and achy. So, what is the big deal with labor? Let’s talk about why labor is so painful and hard.

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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]]> 3745 How to use a birthing ball for natural labor https://pearently.com/how-to-use-a-birthing-ball-for-natural-labor/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:35:28 +0000 https://pearently.com/?p=3738 You want to know how to use a birthing ball for natural labor and birth. These ways will help labor naturally progress!  These moves will not necessarily induce labor if your body is not ready, but they can help keep you on track so you don’t “get stuck” in labor or go over your due […]

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You want to know how to use a birthing ball for natural labor and birth. These ways will help labor naturally progress! 

These moves will not necessarily induce labor if your body is not ready, but they can help keep you on track so you don’t “get stuck” in labor or go over your due date. 

The whole purpose is to open up your pelvis, make room for baby, and help your baby get in the right position. 

Don’t stress about this PLEASE! These movements help some women in pregnancy, but some mamas don’t experience baby dropping until active labor. Don’t stress because stress can push labor away. 

What can the birth ball do for labor? The birth ball can… 

  1. Build your confidence in your body during pregnancy and birth 
  2. Help decrease the pain of labor and increase Mom’s satisfaction in the birthing process
  3. Naturally induce labor when Mom’s body/baby are ready and help labor progress at a good rate

Do these positions in pregnancy and in labor

  1. Ball bouncing
  2. Ball hip circles: clockwise, counterclockwise, and the figure eight
  3. Ball pelvic tilts (like cat – cow on the birth ball)
  4. Rocking ball hug on the floor 

►Recommended birth ball ► https://amzn.to/3clkf50

Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember.

Click here to download the FREE workbook
Click here to download the FREE workbook

Visit our Website – http://Pearently.com

 

Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice or take the place of what your healthcare provider recommends. Please discuss any healthcare information found on this channel with your healthcare provider. Pearently exists as a source of information and knowledge and in no way can we determine whether or not any of the information is specifically best for your individual case. With that in mind, we are grateful to share this information with you and we hope that you find success in your journey to achieve a happy and healthy pregnancy, labor, and birth.

– Sincerely, Team Pearently

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