Heritage Birth Services

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06/22/2026

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"I'm going to check you"⁠
"I'm just going to break your water" ⁠
"We're going to start an IV antibiotic" ⁠
"You really need to do this right now"⁠
“You’re not allowed to (walk around, eat, fill in the blank…)"⁠
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None of these are examples of informed consent. ⁠
Informed consent is a legal, human, and ethical right - established by law.⁠
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It’s a discussion that includes:⁠
1️⃣ risks (including future potential risks, i.e. repeat cesareans, post-episiotomy pain, impacting s*x life)⁠
2️⃣ benefits⁠
3️⃣ alternatives⁠
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Informed consent also includes the right to INFORMED REFUSAL.⁠
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That means you have a legal right to say NO at your birth to anything you believe is not in your and baby's best interest.⁠
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Your voice counts and what you say matters.⁠
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Being guilted into something or otherwise psychologically pressured is a violation of informed consent.⁠
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But violations are common and accepted. It’s common for a practitioner to say something like: ‘a good mom would do this’ and ‘you wouldn’t want to harm your baby’ or “I know this is what you want, but my job is to look out for your baby.” Legally YOU are the one who gets to choose for you and baby and LEGALLY that should be without repercussions to you regardless of outcome. YOU get to make the risk-benefit analysis, but that means getting educated ahead of time. And that’s what I’m here to help you do.⁠
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If you want to learn what your birth rights are, the difference between birth rights and hospital policy, and more on how to be your own advocate, I invite you to join my FREE pregnancy, birth, and postpartum course via the link in bio.⁠
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Once you join, you'll have access to the previously recorded videos (including the one on advocacy), in addition to supplemental PDFs and guided videos - and all of the ongoing classes coming up, plus the ongoing weekly support group.⁠
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Speaking up for ourselves, and speaking our truth makes a difference. It’s how every change in healthcare has actually occurred. And never doubt what s group of committed women can do!

06/21/2026

06/20/2026

This is so good 👏👏👏

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06/17/2026

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The development of adult microbiome health begins at birth, and through age 2, sets the potential tone for lifetime health. For example, microbiome development influences the development of our immune system, and when it is disrupted, we run the risk of inflammatory and allergic conditions developing sooner or later - including allergies, food intolerances, eczema, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. It can also set the tone for depression, anxiety, stress response, endometriosis, and other chronic adult challenges.⁠
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So nourishing our babies’ microbiomes from the start is so important - and something we can all do.⁠
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The biggest risk factors that can interfere with the health of the newborn microbiome are:⁠
🔆 Dysbiosis (the overgrowth of potentially harmful bacteria, yeasts, and other organisms, or lack of ample amounts of healthy microbes)⁠
🔆 Antibiotic exposure of mom in pregnancy/labor or while breastfeeding⁠
🔆 Cesarean birth⁠
🔆 Lack of breastfeeding for at least the first 4 months of life, and ideally the first year⁠
🔆 Antibiotics given to baby in the first 2 years of life⁠
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What can a momma do? Naturally, whenever possible, avoid antibiotics, aim for a vaginal birth, and breastfeed. But sometimes life happens, and the best laid plans get derailed.⁠
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To address this head on, you can take a probiotic during pregnancy, which can not only support baby’s microbiome, but can prevent UTIs, preterm labor, and other complications. I recommend taking a combination product with Lactobacilllus rhamnosus, L reuteri, L crispatus, or L salivarius. And if you have had a cesarean or needed antibiotics in labor (i..e, for GBS), give baby a probiotic for 6 months after birth. I use Klaire Therbiotic Infant (no financial relationship) in my practice, letting baby take a little off of mom’s finger, or diluting with some breastmilk and giving it by dropper.⁠
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Have questions? Drop ‘em in the comments and I’ll circle back around!⁠
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Want to learn more? Check out my article and podcast at the ⭐link below. I’ll be back talking about vaginal seeding, soon!⁠
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https://avivaromm.com/protecting-babys-microbiome/

xx, Aviva⁠
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06/15/2026

Did you know that regular chiropractic care in pregnancy has been consistently shown to decrease overall labor length and reduce the chances of a malpositioned baby?

In fact, women who receive chiropractic care are less likely to have a cesarean, or a vacuum-assisted/forceps-assisted delivery.

I have always recommended that pregnant women schedule chiropractic visits on the same schedule that they see their OB or midwife.

Dr. Amy and I are two separate businesses that just happen to be sharing office space. But if you are looking for an amazing chiropractor she comes highly recommended 😉😉

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I love providing prenatal chiropractic care to pregnant women during this important stage of life. So much change happens to a woman's body during pregnancy and post-partum. Chiropractic is a wonderful, safe tool to provide relief and maintain proper alignment to help a mom reach her goals for pregnancy and birth.

If you had prenatal chiropractic care during a pregnancy/post-partum and want to share your experience, leave a comment.

Have more questions? Call, message or email and I can answer questions or concerns you may have.

06/13/2026

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