Gentle Delivery Midwifery Services - Midwife Kelsey Martin, CPM

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! One of the best parts of my job is getting to interact with so many lovely mothers. 🥰

05/05/2026

Grateful to have the privilege of serving in this capacity, and so very grateful for the other sister midwives in my community. ❤️

02/25/2026

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The First Few Hours After an Unmedicated Home Birth — The Real Talk✨

No one talks enough about the hours after baby is in your arms.

Yes, it’s sacred.
Yes, it’s powerful.
But it’s also… raw.

Here’s what moms should know:

You might shake.
Full-body trembling from the hormone shift + adrenaline drop. Totally normal.

You’ll feel sore. 💪🏽
Your bottom is swollen. Your uterus is cramping. Your legs are jelly. You worked hard.

You still have to birth the placenta. 🛀
It’s usually easier than baby — but yes, there’s one more push.

The afterpains? 💊
Especially with second or third babies… they can take your breath away.
That cramping while baby nurses is your body protecting you.

There will be blood. 🩸
A heavy period amount at first is normal. Clots can happen. Birth is not tidy — it’s primal.

Breastfeeding might be magical. 🤱🏾
Or awkward.
Or sleepy.
Or messy.
All normal in the first hours.

And emotionally? 😩😂😅
You may cry.
Laugh.
Stare at your baby in disbelief.
Feel overwhelmed and deeply calm at the same time.

Here’s the truth:

The first hours after a home birth are not about looking put together.
They’re about staying in your nest.

Dim lights.
Warm blankets.
Skin to skin.
Soft voices.
Your own bed.
Your own shower.
Your own space.

Your body knows what it’s doing.
Your baby knows your smell.
Your uterus is working hard to protect you.

It may feel wild and vulnerable — but it is also holy.

You just did something powerful.

And even in the swelling, the cramping, the tears, the trembling…

You are safe.
You are capable.
You are held. ✨

01/25/2026

Ha, this is what midwives think of when they hear about people being snowed in for a weekend. 🤣 I'd suggest reaching out to your midwife early, as it looks like October will potentially be a busy month! 😜

01/13/2026

Join us in welcoming the first baby for 2026! So thankful for a sweet start to the year, and thankful for a sweet . 🙂 Looking forward to meeting more little ones in the months to come! 😍

01/01/2026

Some of the sweet 👣 from 2025...looking forward to the adventures of 2026!

12/31/2025

If you want to know more about our family's adventures and Gentle Delivery stats for 2025, run over to the blog to check it out! Thanks for your support during the past year, and best wishes for a wonderful start to 2026! ❤️

www.gentlemidwife.com

12/25/2025

Wishing each of you a blessed Christmas!
with love from the Martin Family
2025

12/15/2025

Six years ago today I barely made it home from this location when labor kicked in to high gear! 🥰 Quite the memories! She's a pretty happy birthday girl...and we're all struggling a bit to adjust to the cold and snowy weather after leaving 85' Thailand two weeks ago!

For those wanting the story, here's the link: https://gentlemidwife.com/2021/11/30/birth-story-of-our-christmas-time-baby/

12/08/2025

Just two weeks away! Everyone is invited, so please feel free to pass the info on to anyone you think might enjoy it!