I’m so glad you are here. At Breath and Birth MN, I believe in a person's right to choose how they birth. I believe in the importance of trusting your body and your intuition. I believe learning how to harness your breath to work with your mind is a valuable tool you can use during your birth. Your choices shouldn't be lost in translation and marked with uncertainty and confusion. There are so many tools that can assist you in your birth. Breath and movement are some of the greatest tools available. I can teach you how to harness these tools so that you feel supported by your birth team and assist in teaching you to use your voice to feel heard throughout your birthing process, no matter how you decide to birth your baby. I support you and your family in the ways that you choose.
A big part of what I do includes movement. How can you move your body to impact your pregnancy, labor, and delivery positively? I spend time teaching you about your core canister and how to use your breath. There is something called VLC, or vital lung capacity, which is incredibly powerful in this journey. You will learn about your pelvic floor and how to use it effectively, AND….big hint….it’s not through kegals.
Nutrition. There is a lot of confusing information, and you will have a clear evidence-based understanding of what helps grow a healthy baby and how to feel nourished. This is just the beginning. I would love to chat to see if I may be a good fit for your family. Reach out via my contact page to schedule our interview. I look forward to hearing from you!
"By simply relaxing, being quiet, breathing and having a heartfelt intention to help another being, you create a sacred space. In this space, all things are possible.." -Kathleen Prasad
Benefits of a doula…….
Impact on birth outcomes
A 2017 Cochrane review of 26 trials of continuous labor support and doula care involving women in 187 different countries in high and middle-income settings found some improved outcomes for women and infants including the below.
Increase spontaneous vaginal birth
Shorter duration of labor
Decrease cesarean birth
Apgar score
Use of regional analgesia
Use of any analgesia
ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists) also acknowledges the benefits of continuous labor support by doulas in its Committee Opinion on Approaches to Limit Intervention During Labor and Birth, and the Obstetric Care Consensus. Evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care, continuous one-to-one emotional support provided by support personnel, such as a doula, is associated with improved outcomes for women in labor. Benefits found in randomized trials included shortened labor, a decrease in analgesia, fewer operative deliveries, and increased maternal satisfaction post-labor.