From Womb to Room- Birth Services by Cadence Lorch

07/02/2022

08/12/2021

This is amazing for the women of Rhode Island!

Women in Rhode Island who use doula services during childbirth can now be reimbursed by their private insurance plans. Gov. Dan McKee signed the legislation in a ceremony Wednesday at the Providence Community Health Center in Providence. Supporters of the bill say it will improve access and affordab...

08/06/2021

Happy National Breastfeeding Week!

08/05/2021

Let's talk about the 4th Trimester!

Have you ever heard of the 4th Trimester? If so, what have you heard?

I can say that I had never heard of this until I gave birth to my first daughter. It is not something that is traditionally talked about until recently. I am currently going through the 4th trimester right now, with my third daughter.

So, what is the 4th trimester and why is it important?

The 4th Trimester is the first 12 weeks following the birth of a baby. This is a very important time in a baby and new mom's life. During this time baby is adjusting both emotionally and physically to life outside of the womb. It is also when mom is adjusting to life as a new mom or a mom of multiples.

02/25/2021

Accepting new clients until Mid-June!

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01/02/2021

P L A C E N T A❤️
the only temporary organ, a multifunctional organ, acting as baby's lungs to supply oxygen, kidneys to filter out waste, and as gastrointestinal and immune systems by delivering nutrients and antibodies.
• MATERNAL SIDE:
attached to uterine wall
• FETAL SIDE:
connected to baby via umbilical cord
✨The placenta detaches from the inside of the uterus after the baby is born, this leaves behind a wound 6-8 inches in diameter that needs time for healing to ward off infection and hemorrhaging—at least 4-6 weeks for the wound to completely heal.
One of the many reasons birth givers need lots of rest and community care to recover & heal✨
**that is an internal wound the size of a dinner plate but does reduce with the contraction of the uterus (involution)**
Be gentle with yourself!



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