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My Core Philosophy: Reclaiming Birth & Body Trust My work as a Doula is to empower women to take back control from the current model of managed care by the Medical Establishment. This means cultivating unwavering trust in their bodies and babies, demanding evidence-based care, and dismantling the false narrative that mother and baby have mutually exclusive needs. I believe our current medicalized, technology-centered birth culture harms us all. Society has failed to support the foundational role of mothers; while women have gained in the workforce, systemic support for the essential work of procreation has regressed. Dismantling the False Binary in Birth Achieving equitable care and better outcomes requires empowering all patients, especially those from marginalized groups, to assert their needs and mitigate provider bias. In the birth setting, however, the routine, unnecessary use of technology (like EFM and induction drugs) forces a damaging false binary. This outdated paradigm incorrectly suggests the mother’s and baby’s needs conflict, ignoring the documented fact that a calm, supported mother provides the best environment for a healthy birth. This is a systemic failure of Obstetrics—echoing past mistakes like the "twilight sleep" era—that we must challenge. The Mental Pursuit of Motherhood My focus is on full-spectrum preventative care and a successful transition to motherhood. As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), I emphasize that breastfeeding is a mental pursuit intrinsically linked to the birth experience. Mitigating Stress: I observe the profound toll of career pressure and emotional stress, which often contribute to poor outcomes like preterm birth and family hardship. Incorporating regular bodywork actively reduces this stress and overwork, lowering the risks of preterm birth and breech presentation. Medication & Nursing: We must bring awareness to the drugs present in a baby’s bloodstream upon their first exposure to breast milk. This "drug-induced free-for-all" in labor contradicts the strict precautions taken throughout pregnancy and directly impacts the ease of nursing success. Societal Support: Mothers face intense pressure to stop nursing early and often lack the economic luxury or societal support to continue breastfeeding as long as they and their child desire. Individual mothers should not be solely responsible for navigating a systemic problem created by a lack of social and economic support. Preventative Health and Traditional Wisdom My commitment to preventative health is deeply personal, stemming from my mother's tragic loss to endometrial cancer. I share invaluable information from the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy—a simple daily practice that reconnects women to their uterine health, reduces cancer risks, and supports postpartum recovery. I aim to respectfully incorporate traditional postpartum services like bone closing ceremonies and sobada (abdominal massage). By sharing knowledge and keeping an open mind, we can learn from cultural wisdom that prioritizes the mother's healing. Ultimately, my goal is to help change industry trends regarding the overuse of Pitocin, medication, and C-sections. As the adage goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." I strive to ensure more babies receive maximum time with their mothers during the crucial early nesting days.

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My Core Philosophy: Reclaiming Birth & Body Trust My work as a Doula is to empower women to take back control from the current model of managed care by the Medical Establishment. This means cultivating unwavering trust in their bodies and babies, demanding evidence-based care, and dismantling the false narrative that mother and baby have…

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