Birth and Beginnings -Doula and Birth Educator

02/02/2026

Today, we celebrate Maternal Health Awareness Day and remind everyone that most maternal deaths are preventable when women have access to good care, good food, and healthy choices. What you do, how you eat, and what you learn during pregnancy can make a difference—sometimes more than you might think.

Here's an article on Maternal Health Awareness from the Bradley Method®. https://bradleymethod.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Maternal-Health-Awareness.pdf

These aren’t just nice ideas—they save lives and improve outcomes. We believe in empowering families because informed parents have better and safer birth experiences.

08/12/2025

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01/27/2025

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Did you know that Mississippi has the highest c-section rate in the country? Yes, the HIGHEST! Mississippi's c-section rate is 37.9% and while people may debate the reasons why, it's important that you know the numbers so you can stack the odds in your favor. Here are a couple of things YOU can do to help avoid a c-section.

✅-Find a supportive provider.
✅-Choose a hospital with a LOW c-section rate.
✅-Learn about childbirth, knowledge is power!
✅-Hire a doula.
✅-Practice your coping/comfort techniques.
✅-Don't go to the hospital too soon, stay home in early labor.

While doulas cannot guarantee outcomes, a huge part of what they do is help provide informational support. They suggest supportive providers in your area and hospitals that have low c-section rates (this one is super important, as there are hospitals in the area that have c-section rates as high as 40%!). We help you learn about birth and practice coping techniques with you and your partner. We help coach you on when is the most optimal time to head to the hospital in labor. A doula can really help give you and edge when planning your birth.

If you are interested in learning more about how a doula can support you, reach out for a free consultation today!

02/16/2024

https://hencigoer.com/just-say-no-to-active-management-of-third-stage-labor/?mc_cid=6269f90848&mc_eid=693f715f0c&fbclid=IwAR20WR7EJsbkjgTLCobt0LptyqbHvByx84E_BT-bEdi4xPk8gGWdOiBA8hE

Widely practiced, a critical look at the evidence for active management of 3rd stage finds no meaningful benefit and considerable harm.

07/17/2023

Who's got an amazing story of how incredible their Husband/Partner was during pregnancy, labor, & Birth?

07/17/2023

Drug free birthing experience?! Is that even possible? Doesn't labor hurt? I could never do that! GUESS What? It is possible, it can be done, You can do it!! I would love to teach you!