Samantha Swartz, Birth Services

Babies Come Out. In MOST cases it is not the inability of the women's body to deliver, rather its the lack of training and comfortability and patience of the doctor. #Truth #BeInformed

#ResearchEverything is my new favorite hashtag. But in all seriousness, I can not emphasize HOW important it is to research everything. Take a look at this post and then leave a comment with all of the things you researched when you were pregnant!

Babies Come Out. In MOST cases it is not the inability of the women's body to deliver, rather its the lack of training and comfortability and patience of the doctor. #Truth #BeInformed

Raise your hand if you had a water labor/birth?

Thank you Shell Luttrell

"A new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and second-degree tears." Water births have also shown to substantially reduce labor discomforts and labor duration!

What better way to shower a new or expecting mom than with a postpartum doula? From now until the end of the year, I am selling gift certificates for postpartum hours. Send me a message for more details!

What a great reminder from Family Trees Birth Programs! As we head into the holiday week, the rate of inductions are highest just days before the holiday season with the lowest rate of actual births occurring on the holiday and the day after. Your birth should not be forced to fit around holiday plans. Your health and your baby's health depend on good decision making.

Vernix is not dirty and neither are you. Skip the newborn bath to increase bonding and breastfeeding ease.Vernix is not dirty and neither are you. Skip the newborn bath to increase bonding and breastfeeding ease.

Look at that beautiful umbilical cord!! MAKE SURE that your birth attendant allows your baby to receive all of their stem cells, red & white blood cells, platlets, glucose and nutrient rich blood, by waiting for the cord to stop pulsating before cutting it.

Amazing visual of what Midwives bring to every home birth!! #homebirth #midwiferygroupofottawa Great pic Family Midwifery Care of Guelph!

Who else is glad this never caught on?

"Beautiful, miraculous twins born at home into their mothers arms and safety. What a warrior. . Starting with the very moment of conception, life as you know ...it will forever be changed. Your body begins to grow another human being attached to an organ that becomes disposable. If you're one of the rare lucky few, mother earth decides you're perfectly equipped to nurture more than one. This is the incredible journey of motherhood and the miracle of life. . Primary Midwife: @bundleborn Assistant Midwife: Emily Sloan Student Midwife: @nikknowles Doula: @shellbfit Birth Assistant: @lbp616 . #birth #positivebirth #positivebirthireland #empoweredbirth #informedbirth #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #baby #newborn #fourthtrimester #twins #twinsofinstagram #twinstagram #homebirth #naturalbirth #placenta #homebirthtwins #breastfeeding #breastfeedingawareness #nursingtwo #breastfeedingtwins . Photo credit: @lawrenrosephotography" Repost from @positivebirthireland

Cuddle your baby. Comfort your baby. Every time.