Duneland Doulas

08/12/2026

Continuous fetal monitoring doesn’t have to mean you can’t move. 🤍

Depending on your individual situation, there may be options for wireless or intermittent monitoring that allow for more freedom to change positions, use comfort measures, and move during labor.

Ask your provider: “What are my monitoring options, and what would make continuous monitoring medically necessary for me?”

Know your options. Ask questions. Make informed choices. ✨

07/12/2026

Everyone talks about raspberry leaf tea, dates, and bouncing on a yoga ball…

But if you asked me what actually deserves a spot on your birth prep checklist, those wouldn’t even make my top priorities.

Instead, I’d focus on:

✨ Pelvic floor therapy. Not everyone needs more kegels. In fact, if your pelvic floor is already overactive or tight, kegels could actually make things worse if you haven’t been properly assessed first. And that can play a big role in baby’s positioning, comfort, labor, tearing, etc.

✨ Bodywork. Seeing a Webster Certified Chiropractor around 20 weeks can help support pelvic balance and baby’s positioning throughout pregnancy. Don’t wait until you’re 36+ weeks and hear your baby is breech—preparation works best before there’s a problem to solve.

✨ Spinning Babies techniques. If your goal is helping baby find an optimal position, these evidence-informed movements are far more purposeful than endlessly bouncing on a yoga ball.

✨ A quality childbirth class. Learn how labor actually works, your options, comfort measures, and what to expect. (Hint: the best classes often aren’t the quick hospital version.)

✨ A quality breastfeeding class + prenatal lactation consult. Don’t wait until you’re exhausted, your baby won’t latch, or your milk comes in. Make a feeding plan before your baby arrives so you’re prepared if challenges come up.

✨ Hire a doula. Continuous labor support is one of the best investments you can make for your birth experience.

Do raspberry leaf tea and dates have some research behind them? Sure. But they could never compete with building the knowledge, support team, and body preparation that truly set you up for birth.

Birth prep isn’t about collecting labor hacks.
It’s about preparing your body, your baby, and your mind before labor ever begins.

What did you do to prepare for birth? Tell us below👇🏼

05/06/2026

Is your doctor recommending a cesarean and you’re not sure it’s necessary? Wondering how to decide? 🤔

Let’s start by going over the risks of a cesarean (risks increase with each consecutive one):

-Blood clots
-Hemorrhage
-Dense adhesions
-Damage to uterus, bowels, bladder
-breathing problems in baby
-Increased need for hysterectomy

Cesareans also come with a longer hospital stay & recovery since it is a major surgery to the abdomen.

Multiple Cesareans:

The more Cesarean births an individual has, the higher these risks become. It is important to consider your desired family size when deciding whether or not to attempt a vaginal birth or have a repeat Cesarean

For example: with a second birth, the risks of a VBAC and a repeat Cesarean are very similar, statistically speaking.

For a third pregnancy, the risks of a third Cesarean are higher than the risks of a VBAC. By the time you reach a 5th and 6th Cesarean, you have a 1 in 3 chance of having major complications.

Okay, so cesareans can be scary. When SHOULD you consent to a c-section?!

-Cord prolapse
-Heart rate decels
-Malpositioning
-When it’s necessary to get the baby out NOW for the health of the mother and/or the baby

If you’re debating on a scheduled cesarean here’s a few questions you should be considering before making a decision: Will your provider allow for VBAC next time? Are you willing to find a new provider if not? Do you have support if you have other children at home for while you’re recovering?

Cesareans CAN be life saving! But they are majorly overdone. Speak up, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.

04/14/2026

I have been blessed to be a part of several successful vbacs recently and it got me thinking about what these moms did to ensure they were able to deliver vaginally the second time around. Here is my list of the top 5 tips I would suggest if you’re considering a vbac! They are all SO important! 🤩

04/05/2026

03/23/2026

Do you p*e your pants when you sneeze, jump, run, or cough? Is s*x uncomfortable? Do you have pain in your hips, back, ribs or abs? Do you experience heaviness in your pelvic floor when you’re menstruating? Do you have issues with wearing tampons? Constipation? Hemorrhoids? Is your baby breech? Do you not want to tear to your bu****le during labor?

Well we have the solution for you! 🥵

Most people prepare for labor by eating dates, drinking raspberry tea, and doing hip circles on a yoga ball… but our top recommendation? PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY.

Now go see your girls and thank us later 💃🏼