Many define Massage Therapy as engaging in applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body by means of stroking, kneading, tapping and vibrating with the hands for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation. I like to describe it as and hour of bliss!
Contains your own natural hormones and is especially made for you
Re-balance your system after childbirth
Replenish depleted iron levels
Give you more energy postpartum
Lessen postpartum bleeding
Increase milk production
Happier postpartum period
Balancing menopausal hormones
Avoid/eliminate baby blues
Placenta Preparation Options
dehydrated raw and ground and placed in capsules.
Pros
More energizing; Based in the raw food principles.
Cons
can be overly energizing; increased "icky" factor.
Traditional Placenta Encapsulation
Steamed, Dehydrated, ground and placed in capsules
Pros
More balancing; Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine priciples.
Cons
May be slight nutrient degradation.
Placenta Tincture
Pros
long duration of use; Only uses a small portion so other methods may be utilized also; ease of storage.
Cons
contains alcohol; many people are unfamiliar with tinctures.
About Abigail Lynn
About Abigail Lynn
What Is a Birth Doula?
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informatio
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
A Birth Doula
Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
Stays with the woman throughout the labor
Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level