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CHLOE- YOUR BIRTH BESTIE, HOUSTON DOULA, EDUCATOR

I’m Chloe Adams-Gibbs, the Houston doula (fertility, birth and postpartum) and educator behind Your Birth Bestie Co.! My birth and postpartum doula journey began in 2021 after the traumatic birth of my first daughter. My experiences have led me to be especially passionate about working with women with PCOS to conceive and families recovering from birth trauma or aiming for a VBAC.

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Every doula is different. ⁠ ⁠ I'm no exception

Every doula is different. ⁠
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I'm no exception. ⁠
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These things may make you not want to hire me- and that's fine!⁠
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If these things sound kind of awesome to you, maybe I'm the doula for you!⁠
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Book a free consultation with me via the link in my bio.⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

Can we stop with the whole ‘My birth plan is to

Can we stop with the whole ‘My birth plan is to give birth’ or ‘I don’t need a birth plan’ nonsense? 🙄 ⁠
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That’s corny af, and here’s why: the day you give birth is one of the most important days of your life.
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You wouldn’t be nonchalant about your wedding or buying a house, so why act like birth is no big deal?⁠
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A birth plan isn’t about controlling every little thing—it’s about getting educated on your options and making informed decisions. ⁠
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You don’t want to wing it when it comes to something this huge. ⁠
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Be chalant about your birth! ⁠
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Know your preferences, understand your choices, and advocate for yourself. ⁠
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Trust me, your future self will thank you for it.⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

My biggest self-advocacy tip in pregnancy and birt

My biggest self-advocacy tip in pregnancy and birth.⁠
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It can be hard in the moment when you feel you're being pressured to assert yourself. Taking a beat gives you time to reflect, research, and plan.⁠
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If there's time to do all that, it's not an emergency and you can further tell you're being coerced.⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

DON’T be a D.I.C.K. in the delivery room. ⁠
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As a support person, your role is crucial, so keep these in mind:⁠
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D - Dismissive⁠
Don't brush off your partner’s pain or emotions. Validate them and offer support, not doubt.⁠
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I - Impatient⁠
Labor takes time. Checking the clock or sighing in frustration adds unnecessary stress. Be patient, calm, and present.⁠
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C - Clueless⁠
Don’t walk in unprepared. Take a class, ask questions, and understand the basics. Be informed so you can be the support your partner needs.⁠
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K - Know-it-all⁠
This is not the time to act like an expert. Trust the birth team and your partner’s instincts. It's about their needs, not showing off what you think you know.⁠
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Be the calm in the room, the steady hand your partner can count on. Birth is hard enough—don’t make it harder. 💪✨⁠
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Get my free guide for dads here in the place where links go!⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

This may sound crazy coming from me- someone who h

This may sound crazy coming from me- someone who has built my reputation on sharing evidence (and being a little sassy doing it) BUT please do not leave out spiritual preparation from your birth prep. ⁠
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Birth is spiritual.⁠
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Birth is a ritual.⁠
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Birth is a right of passage. ⁠
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Our bodies are literal portals to other dimensions, growing tiny humans from a pinpoint to a whole little person. After leaving our bodies for Laborland in transition, we bring those souls earthside. ⁠
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#birthprep #birthpreparation #pregnancy #birth #hypnobirthing #positivebirth #pregnant #empoweredbirth #doula #birtheducation #weekspregnant #homebirth #birthplan #hospitalbirth #birthsupport #childbirtheducation #informedbirth #birthwithoutfear #birthdoula #postpartum #childbirth #naturalbirth #antenatalclass #hypnobirth #gentlebirth #antenataleducation #duein #doulasupport #birthaffirmations #physiologicalbirth⁠
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Some of my family fucked around and found out abou

Some of my family fucked around and found out about this last year and we will never spend another holiday season with them ever again 🥰🎄❤️

There’s nothing sexual about breastfeeding.

Stop shaming women for feeding their children.

#breastfeeding #baby #breastmilk #motherhood #breastfeedingmom #pregnancy #momlife #newborn #postpartum #normalizebreastfeeding #maternity #lactation #menyusui #breastfeedingmama #pregnant #breastfeedingjourney #breastpump #breastfeedingsupport #nursing #breastfedbaby #milkbooster #liquidgold

I am always thankful for the families who let me i

I am always thankful for the families who let me into their lives and hearts to serve them.💖⁠
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I know there are tons of amazing choices for birth support in Houston and I'm always so honored to be called in to serve the ones who allow me to.⁠
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I love you all so much. ⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

If you do one thing during pregnancy to prepare fo

If you do one thing during pregnancy to prepare for birth, make it a 20-30 minute daily walk!

Walking is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to prepare your body and mind for labor. Here’s why:

💖 Strengthens Core & Pelvic Muscles: Builds strength to support your growing baby and prepares your body for birth.

💖 Encourages Optimal Baby Positioning: The gentle movement can help your baby settle into the best position for labor.

💖 Boosts Endurance: Labor is a marathon, and walking helps build the stamina you’ll need.

💖 Reduces Stress & Enhances Mood: Walking boosts endorphins, easing stress and promoting mental well-being.

💖 Improves Circulation: Helps reduce swelling and keeps blood flowing to the uterus and placenta.

💖 Stabilizes Insulin Levels: Balances blood sugar, lowering the risk of gestational diabetes and improving outcomes.

💖 Eases Discomforts: Relieves back pain, constipation, and swelling, keeping you more comfortable as you near your due date.

💖 Supports Mobility & Flexibility: Keeps hips and joints flexible, making it easier to move through labor positions.

💖 Aids Dilation & Effacement: Encourages baby to settle into the pelvis, helping your cervix prepare for labor.

💖 Great for Partners: Walking together builds connection and allows them to support you as labor approaches.

💖 Accessible & Gentle: It’s safe, low-impact, and requires no equipment—perfect for all fitness levels.

Walking combines physical, emotional, and hormonal benefits, preparing you for a smoother, healthier birth. Lace up and get moving!

#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

I'm so excited to announce I'm partnering with Mam

I'm so excited to announce I'm partnering with Mama Care Complete now! ⁠
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Mama Care Complete is a Houston-based membership service to help busy moms feel their best through on-demand pilates classes as well as easy, nutritious meals for the whole family.⁠
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Movement and nutrition is something I preach to my clients, so I'm so excited to be offering this to go hand-in-hand with their birth education and the bodywork we do together. ⁠
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With the purchase of any of my birth doula packages, you'll receive a year-long membership to feel good inside and out through pregnancy and postpartum. ⁠
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Book your consultation in my bio link 💖⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

PLEASE do yourself and your diaphragm and pelvic f

PLEASE do yourself and your diaphragm and pelvic floor a favor and skip the faja postpartum.

A belly band, nursing tank with soft compression , or nothing are absolutely fine.

Better yet, focus on core and pelvic floor health in pregnancy so it’s not as big of a deal postpartum.

#pelvicfloor #pelvichealth #womenshealth #pelvicfloorexercises #postpartum #pelvicpain #pregnancy #pelvicfloorhealth #postnatalfitness #postnatal #diastasisrecti #postpartum #pregnancy #motherhood #momlife

I wanna bathe in the moonlight until I’m fully c

I wanna bathe in the moonlight until I’m fully charged
Come into my power and heal the broken parts that I carry 💚

#deeperwellworldtour #deeperwell #kaceymusgraves

Hi, y’all! I’m Chloè, the VBAC/Birth Trauma/N

Hi, y’all! I’m Chloè, the VBAC/Birth Trauma/ND focused doula, educator, and BRM Pro behind Your Birth Bestie Co.⁠
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It’s been a minute since I did an introduction, so here’s some things that that really sum up who I am as a person…⁠
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💖 Dolly Parton is my favorite person in the whole world. ⁠
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I strive to be like her. I literally have a half-sleeve of her portrait that I plan to add onto.⁠
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💖 Women have always been my higher calling. ⁠
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I was a dancer, sorority woman, co-founded a women’s magazine at UTSA, had a non-profit that held networking and career development events for women, have been on the board of several women driven nonprofits, had a podcast that was a top 100 iTunes business podcast for women, and now I’m a doula in nursing school aiming for my Masters in Nurse Midwifery and Master’s in Women’s Health. So yeah, supporting women is 1000% my thing. ⁠
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💖 My favorite quote is Teddy Roosevelts, “If I have to choose between peace and righteousness; I choose righteousness.”⁠
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If you know me, this fits my AUDHD, Aquarius/Capricorn, always fighting for a cause and picking up other people’s crosses self.⁠
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💖 I’m 100% going to ask you the time you were born if we become friends.⁠
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The people who get it, get it 😉⁠
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Anyways, I’m happy you’re here! ⁠
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I’ve worked very hard to make my little corner of the internet an inclusive, evidence-based but fun, colorful little spot filled with women who love other women as much as they’re filled with feminine rage. ⁠
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We like balance here 💖 ⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

Come tour the @journeybirthcenter with me!⁠ ⁠

Come tour the @journeybirthcenter with me!⁠
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Journey Birth Center is nestled in a cozy part of Humble and that's the vibe here!⁠
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They've got three beautiful birth suites to give birth in, a huge waiting area for support people or to bring your kids along to appointments, and their birth tubs are HUGE.⁠
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5 things that stood out to me as a doula...⁠
1️⃣ As a VBAC-focused doula, I love that they do VBA2C. Even in a birth center setting this can be not easy to find. Also, they have a super high VBAC success rate.⁠
2️⃣ Their transfer rate is low, but if you do have to get transferred the EMS they use is down the street and less than 5 minutes away. This gives some peace of mind just in case.⁠
3️⃣ I appreciate that their midwives are very proud of their educational backgrounds and have a balanced view of pregnancy, birth, and interventions. ⁠
4️⃣ They consider themselves to be faith-based, but as someone who's heavily deconstructed, I felt very comfortable and welcomed. So, if you're religious that's a big plus but if you're not or not a Christian you would probably still feel very at ease here.⁠
5️⃣ They do all blood work and ultrasounds in-house as a part of your package! This saves you money and time. ⁠
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If you're considering a birth center birth, make sure @journeybirthcenter is on your list to tour! They also just opened up a location with a very similar vibe in Conroe and are accepting patients. ⁠
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What Houston birth center should I tour next?⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

What You See VS What I See As A BRM Pro… This i

What You See VS What I See As A BRM Pro…

This is one of my birth doula clients, and we have been working for the last month to release tension in her body and get her baby in the best position for her birth center birth.

I caught all of these things pretty early on in her first assessment, and she confirmed it when she told me she’s been dealing with a lot of tightness in her glutes and hamstrings.

I have her a Body Ready Method Treatment Plan based on what I observed and her symptoms to give her more lower body mobility, release her pelvic floor, correct her duck feet, and overall help her prepare for birth.

Overall she’s much more comfortable this pregnancy than her last and baby has already dropped which are both signs she’s putting in the work and her treatment plan is working 💖🥹

Do you want to prepare for birth, treat pregnancy pain, and get your baby in the best position possible?? Book your Body Ready Assessment for in-person or virtual.

As a doula, I always get asked, "What books do you

As a doula, I always get asked, "What books do you recommend I read before birth?"⁠
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Well, here you go! ⁠
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Whether you've taken a birth class & hired a doula or if that's not in the budget, these books are amazing, easy to digest, and will definitely help prepare you. ⁠
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I've organized them on my Amazon storefront so you can add them to your cart easily 💖⁠
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#vbacsupport #vbacdoula #evidencebasedbirthing #vbacwithoutfear #birthclass #birtheducator #birtheducation #birthclasses #postpartumdoula #birthdoula #doula #houston #houstontx #htx #htown #houstontexas #houstondoula #houstonmidwife #houstonbirthcenter #houstonbirthworker #fertilitydoula

With the holidays coming up that means lots of yum

With the holidays coming up that means lots of yummy foods! ⁠
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If you're breastfeeding you may want to be cognizant of the herbs and seasonings in your food (for example, most dressing dishes call for sage). ⁠
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One helping of dressing isn't going to kill your supply, but you may want to think twice before you go back for seconds!⁠
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#breastfeeding #baby #breastmilk #motherhood #breastfeedingmom #pregnancy #momlife #newborn #postpartum #normalizebreastfeeding #maternity #lactation #menyusui #breastfeedingmama #pregnant #breastfeedingjourney #breastpump #breastfeedingsupport #nursing #breastfedbaby #milkbooster #liquidgold

Happy #WorldPrematurityDay to my 36 weekers 💖

Happy #WorldPrematurityDay to my 36 weekers 💖

One time at a baby shower, an older woman who I didn’t even know told me that my oldest daughter being born at 36 weeks was “hardly premature” and “not a big deal.”

My children being born without the fine motor development to latch, blood sugar issues, failure to thrive, and on cpap was a very big deal.

Later term prematurity is still prematurity, and those babies and families have challenges of their own.

In the NICU, we all fam 💖

#preemie #nicu #preemiestrong #nicubaby #preemiebaby #nicumom #micropreemie #prematurebaby #weeker #baby #preemiepower #preemiemom #niculife #nicustrong #prematurity #nicuwarrior #nicugrad #newborn #nicugraduate #premature #nicujourney #love #preemiedad #fightlikeapreemie #miraclebaby #preemiehood #preemiesofinstagram #lifeafternicu #nicubabies

If you’ve experienced obstetric violence, it’s

If you’ve experienced obstetric violence, it’s essential to know that you have the power to take action! Here’s a quick guide on how to report a medical provider:⁠
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Contact the Patient Advocate at the Hospital: Start by sharing your experience with the patient advocate, who can help navigate the hospital's processes and ensure your voice is heard.⁠
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Report to the Medical Board: File a formal complaint with your state medical board, which investigates allegations of professional misconduct.⁠
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Involve the Hospital’s Ethics Board: Many hospitals have an ethics board that reviews cases of care violations. Your input can help drive change.⁠
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Consider Law Enforcement: If the behavior was abusive or criminal, don’t hesitate to report it to the police.⁠
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I know firsthand the impact of speaking up. After reporting my doctor to a patient advocate and the Texas State Medical Board, I saw her license revoked and her dismissal from the hospital. You deserve to feel safe and respected in your care! ⁠
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Together, we can hold providers accountable and advocate for change. If you’ve faced obstetric violence, share your story—your voice matters!⁠
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#birthtrauma #postpartum #pregnancy #birth #doula #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #birthtraumarecovery #postnataldepression #homebirth #ptsd #postpartumdepression #motherhood #nicu #birthtraumaawareness #trauma #freebirth #nicumom #birthkeeper #postnatalanxiety #mentalhealth #preemie #physiologicalbirth #birthtraumahealing #fourthtrimester #postpartumanxiety #breastfeeding #positivebirth #birtheducation #birthdoula

Did you know that if an animal feels unsafe during

Did you know that if an animal feels unsafe during labor, it instinctively stops the process? ⁠
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Humans are no different! When we’re in environments that feel threatening or disrespectful, our bodies can shut down or stall labor. ⁠
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It's crucial to create a safe and supportive space for birthing people to thrive. ⁠
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Full episode, "Navigating Obstetric Violence and Healing With Amanda Harden" out now!⁠
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#birthtrauma #postpartum #pregnancy #birth #doula #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #birthtraumarecovery #postnataldepression #homebirth #ptsd #postpartumdepression #motherhood #nicu #birthtraumaawareness #trauma #freebirth #nicumom #birthkeeper #postnatalanxiety #mentalhealth #preemie #physiologicalbirth #birthtraumahealing #fourthtrimester #postpartumanxiety #breastfeeding #positivebirth #birtheducation #birthdoula

What does obstetric violenve look like?⁠ ⁠ It

What does obstetric violenve look like?⁠
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It looks like...⁠
🚩Hospital staff assumes you have gestational diabetes because you have a BMI over 30 without looking at your chart.⁠
🚩“Just tough it out; you’re fine. I’ll be back in a couple of hours.”⁠
🚩 Pulling the dead baby card if you don't go along with that non-evidence-based 39-week induction. ⁠
🚩 "I'm just going to do a membrane sweep while I'm here." With ZERO discussion on the risks and benefits and gaining consent beforehand. ⁠
🚩 Putting you under general anesthesia during your c-section when you get anxiety or realize you can feel everything going on. ⁠
🚩 "You're not special. Women give birth in this hospital like this everyday. Just lay down and let me do this."⁠
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Such behavior is absolutely unacceptable. Every birthing person deserves to feel safe, respected, and in control of their own body during labor and delivery.⁠
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It's time to call for a change in the culture of our care. ⁠
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#birthtrauma #postpartum #pregnancy #birth #doula #maternalmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #birthtraumarecovery #postnataldepression #homebirth #ptsd #postpartumdepression #motherhood #nicu #birthtraumaawareness #trauma #freebirth #nicumom #birthkeeper #postnatalanxiety #mentalhealth #preemie #physiologicalbirth #birthtraumahealing #fourthtrimester #postpartumanxiety #breastfeeding #positivebirth #birtheducation #birthdoula

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