Shalom Birth Beginnings

05/09/2026

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● Master positions that create more space for baby at each stage
● Learn techniques that can reduce the risk of tearing
● Practice partner support techniques that actually work
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05/07/2026

I've been a midwife in my heart for many years now...💗 This week, I became a midwife on paper. 🥹💓 There are SO many to thank for their support in my journey.

To Samantha who invited & welcomed me into assisting when I was ready to step into midwifery, thank you. Thank you, Jennifer, Ashley, & Katie, who imparted into me at skills days over the years. To Anna Stowie, Jenn Seif, and Kattrina Paul- you've all been amazing, unique preceptors that I've valued learning from. To Jennifer Holshoe, the preceptor I spent the most hours with- who encouraged me to keep showing up in the hard seasons when I doubted if I could do this work. Thank you for believing in me and trusting me with the many families we've served together. ❤️ Many, many thanks to the fellow student midwives on my journey. I'm cheering for you each to reach your own finish line. 🙌

To the hundreds of families I've been honored to serve over the years, thank you. Women are powerful and I've been taught by you and your babies in ways no book could ever teach me. 💕

To my own personal midwife, Tami, I adore you- who you are in life- in and out of the birth space. Thank you for praying, cheering for me, and being a mentor and spiritual mother. 🥹

To my family & friends, who stepped in to be with my family when needs arose and helped with rides when I couldn't be there. It truly takes a village to raise a midwife. 💗

To my greatest gift in this life- my husband, thank you💖 I truly couldn't do this work without your support and understanding. You said yes to this call because you knew it was God's will and timing. You're my delight and I love knowing that I come home to you and our kids. 😘 Thank you to my children for understanding and paying costs in my absences. Thank you to my girls, who asked if I would be their midwife someday, and it gave me the courage to step out of the boat into the deep waters of midwifery. 🥹🥰

All glory & honor to the Ultimate Midwife, my Savior and Lord.✝️ The One who was with me as I labored to bring forth my own children and it deepened my faith and dependence. I trust birth because I trust the Designer. I will continue to commit the work of my hands to His service as I answer this call, trusting His plan is perfect. 🫶

04/05/2026

03/14/2026

🧠✨ A drop of breast milk… in the nose?
Science says it might help protect the brain!!!

A newly published clinical study explored intranasal administration of fresh mother’s breast milk for babies with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).

HIE is a serious condition caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow to the brain around the time of birth and is a major cause of neonatal mortality and long-term neurological disability. 

Researchers investigated whether giving a small amount of fresh breast milk into the nose could be safe and feasible for these infants.

Here’s what they did:

• Fresh mother’s milk expressed within 4 hours was used
• 0.4 mL was placed in each nostril
• Given twice daily starting within the first 48 hours of life
• Continued until day 28

The results from the clinical study showed:
✔ The treatment was feasible in both the NICU and at home
✔ It was well tolerated with no adverse events reported
✔ Parents were able to safely continue the therapy after discharge 

Why might this work?
Breast milk contains stem cells, neurotrophic factors, growth factors, immune cells, and anti-inflammatory compounds that may support brain repair and neurodevelopment. 

The intranasal route is particularly interesting because it may allow substances to reach the brain through pathways connected to the nasal cavity, potentially bypassing the blood-brain barrier. 

This early clinical study mainly demonstrated safety and feasibility. Larger studies are still needed to determine whether it improves long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Still, it highlights something remarkable!!
Human milk is not just nutrition. It’s biologically active medicine.

Science is still uncovering just how powerful it can be. 🧬

Tarjanyi E, Jermendy A, Szabo M, Brandt FA, Szasz B, Nyilas N, Meder U. F-NEO-BRIGHT: feasibility and safety of intranasal fresh breast milk in neonatal encephalopathy. Pediatr Res. 2026 Mar 3. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-04847-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41776367.

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