Beth Ann Doula Services, LLC

04/12/2023

I love talking about pumps. Seriously. Whether you are exclusively pumping, breastfeeding and pumping, pumping once a day, formula feeding and pumping, ANY COMBINATION, you need a pump consult.

Whether you’re still pregnant or postpartum, reach out, mama!

03/01/2023

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They have given me a discount code for my clients! Use code BETHANN at checkout.

I love getting to connect with the new women each series and their sweet babes! It’s always a great time. By signing up, you will get to spend time with other moms in the same stage of life, hear from experts in their field and get out of the house for a period of time - always a good thing when you are postpartum!

02/22/2023

About last week 🤱🏽🍼

02/07/2023

An oversupply of breastmilk sounds like a good problem to have, right?

Constant engorgement, pain, tension, constant fullness, etc.

Baby is coughing, spilling milk and essentially overwhelmed at the breast while nursing. We’ve tried laid back feeding, relieving pressure by hand expressing.

Let’s talk about block feeding! *please consult with an IBCLC before introducing this*

With block feeding, you breastfeed or pump whenever for a period of four hours, but from one breast only. Your other breast will become very full of milk. The body is designed beautifully - breastmilk contains “feedback inhibitor of lactation” FIL, which causes the signals milk production to slow.

Remember that ICE is what we want to use for discomfort. Ditch the heat. If your breast that is NOT being fed from or pumped is very uncomfortable, hand express to relieve the discomfort and add an ice pack 🧊

You will want to try this for 24 hours, alternating each breast every 4 hours.

Once again, please consult an IBCLC

02/02/2023

Left our place realizing I didn’t have unnamed baby and pelvis in my bag. Don’t mind me!

Another 1:1 childbirth ed session wrapped up! Each session comes with a follow up email with a complete workbook ✨

01/24/2023

Early morning client texts that make me love my lactation work even more ✨

01/22/2023

Childbirth is physically demanding on the body don’t forget to prepare your mind ✨

01/16/2023

It’s week two of my spring and final semester. We were supposed to be virtual but here we are. PIVOT.

My therapist once told me when I need to ground to grab my favorite mug with something piping hot and to wrap both hand around it and sit with the coziest clothes and meditate. You’ll find me here with my journal and binaural music. Search it on YouTube/Spotify/apple. You’re welcome 😎

This week:
-two consults this morning for postpartum support
-waiting on a mama 🤰🏼
-two days of am and afternoon support
-two overnights
-childbirth education session 🤓
-morning with tomorrow!
-school all day Friday

01/08/2023

Lots of lactation visits this week. Starting with today!

Hand expression post-op in the pacu. Tomorrow with a mama two weeks vaginal delivery working on getting baby boy back to breast, working with mama of twins coping with not being able to nurse due to Sheehan syndrome (excessive blood loss during birth which results in lack of milk supple- pituitary issue - reel on this soon), prenatal breastfeeding education for upcoming delivery.

Busy and thankful!

01/03/2023

Meet your doula and lactation gal!

It does not feel like a new year to me. Anyone else? It’s only day three, so hopefully that will change.

I wanted to hop on and introduce myself for those that may have just started following.

You can call me Beth Ann or Beth - I respond to both ☺️ I am a birth and postpartum doula and I’m very excited to be working towards my IBCLC. Since I graduated with my MPH in 2018, lactation work has been the goal and I’m almost there 🥹

I live a very low-key life. Some of my favorite things are a good book, a sweaty workout, a glass(or two) of chenin blanc, time with my guy Thomas and his dog Kelly, and my first baby, Nelson Meowdoula.

Life as a doula is a little wild - but incredible amazing and fulfilling. Seeing two people turn into parents is a wonderful thing to witness, and even more special when some clients are friends!

I offer birth, daytime and over night postpartum services and lactation sessions. I pride myself on being an evidence-based doula, so you will more than likely get a link to a podcast or an article to browse through so you can empower yourself!

I hope to work with you all soon!

ps: thank you for sending me pics of your little ones. It’s so special to see them as they grow!!!

12/24/2022

Hopping on to wish you all a wonderful holiday!

Thomas is shucking 🦪 for tonight and it’s back to mimosas and cheesy hallmark movies for me! Very thankful to be feeling somewhat better as we travel and I prepare for a fun birth month in January with an amazing family.

🎄❄️🎅🏼☃️🎁✨

12/19/2022

12/19/2022

Childbirth Education dates are here for January and February 2023.

Whether you choose 1-1 or a group, let’s dive in!

Direct link to purchase is now available on my website under “packages and pricing”

12/16/2022

Former and current client referrals keep this doula in business and doing what I LOVE.

Thank you for your continued support ❤️

11/26/2022

Thank you for supporting my small business! I am very thankful to serve families in the Piedmont Triad. 2022 was even better than 2021 and looking towards 2023 is very exiting!

I hope you and your friends/family had a wonderful holiday!

11/25/2022

I’ve noticed that some parents need support in the early evenings or early mornings vs overnight support. Once your babe has figured out sleep (🫣😅🤪) or maybe they are trying to figure it out, some will sleep long stretches!

Have a partner that leaves early in the morning/evening? Another little around that could use some 1-1 time? Want to unwind while a certified postpartum doula takes over? Or sleep during the early morning feed/diapering/soothing?

I am offering sessions from
5-10AM/PM with a 3 hour minimum in GSO and 4 hours for 30 miles or more from 27401.

11/24/2022

It’s been the best week of rest and quality time. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🍂

11/17/2022

Have you ever heard of the old school game Tug-of-War during childbirth? I got to play this with my client yesterday - I’m out of practice. She schooled that delivery room.

The tug-of-war pushing technique can help add some extra power to your push. Tug-of-war utilizes various muscles in the chest to help open the bottom of the pelvis.

I love this technique for certain labors. Tug of war includes holding onto a long piece of fabric that is either attached to something (squat bar attachment for the labor bed) or someone holds onto the other end. If you’re wanting to help your baby finish their rotation and get under the p***c bone, sometimes this technique can do the trick!

Any time you pull on something while pushing, it adds a lot more power. Your bed in the delivery room should also have handles to pull in near the stirrups.

To do this version of tug of war, you want to:
1. Pull towards your body - relax your shoulders and feel your back muscles (Lats specifically)
2. Hold elbows into your side
3. Palms up - this also helps keep your elbows in

If you have questions, let me know!