Beach Cities Midwifery-Long Beach

"Birth story: Juniper Alice Berg I was 38weeks + 3 on Halloween and my normal Braxton Hicks began to feel more like period cramps. I didn’t think too much of it and by midday they were almost un-noticeable. As my husband returned from work I mentioned the cramping and we both shrugged it off, made dinner and watched some tv before bed. Around 7pm the menstrual cramp feeling came back except this time I was unable to get comfortable. I tried to go to bed but was unable to lie ...down so I told my husband to rest just incase. I labored all night at home, in and out of the shower and on the toilet. My contractions persistently met the 4-1-1 goal of heading to the birthing center but I think I just didn’t believe it was actually happening. I texted my doula on and off and called the midwife twice before deciding to head over at 630 am. When my husband and I got there she checked me and I was 8cm! Little did I know I still had 9 hours before meeting my little girl. At the birth center my doula put on classical music and essential oils and my husband and I got in the tub. The whole labor process was very peaceful, dim lighting, candles and soft music. My husband stayed by my side the whole time and was the best birth parter I can imagine. He is my rock. My doula said affirmations and kept me hydrated and fed. At 12pm the midwife and her assistant came in and had me get out of the tub to be checked as I was starting to have an urge to push with some contractions and they wanted to ensure baby was ok. At this point I was complete so my midwife began coaching me to push. I really couldn’t have done it without her. I pushed in various positions before we made the decision to brake my water. This immediately helped me feel the reflex as baby’s head dropped. I moved to the bed and after 4 hours total pushing our sweet Juniper was born. I was beyond exhausted but immediately in love. She was born on 11/01/2020 and weighed 7lbs 13.2oz, 20.5 long. Thank you to Julie and Janelle from @beachcitiesmidwifery I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. And thank you to my doula @patriciaruiz64 and ofcourse my husband @a.c.berg for being the best support team " @brittanyeustaceberg #birthstory #birthpartner #doula #midwife #birthcenter

Today we honor all who served. Thank you to our veterans.

Congratulations to the whole family and welcome to little Noelani! Plus BONUS cutest first Halloween costume! "Welcome to Earth Tiny Goddess Last Friday Noelani Luna Jasmer made her grand entrance and melted our hearts in the process. We love you more than words and we are so excited to watch you grow Gratitude to the Midwifes and staff at Beach Cities Midwifery for making my pregnancy and labor an empowered and special experience "... @christ1na22

Virtual Breastfeeding Class is THIS FRIDAY 11/6 from 2-5pm and again on 11/20 from 2-5pm! This is a great class to take in your third trimester, to get prepared for breastfeeding. To sign up email us at [email protected]. A Zoom link will be sent to all those signed up the day before the class. ... This class is free for all patients and their partners, $35 per couple for non-patients. Breastfeeding is natural, but it is also a learned skill that takes practice! Latch onto the basics of breastfeeding before your baby arrives. This class will prepare you for success in the first 3 months after birth and beyond. Topics include: how your body makes milk, building your milk supply, getting a good start, positioning, latching, how to tell if breastfeeding is working, common concerns, nutrition, pumping, storing breast milk, and more. This class is taught by Bethany Ewers, CD, CLC. To see a full list of classes. visit https://www.beachcitiesmidwifery.com/classes #breastfeeding #naturalbirth #baby #breastfeedingclass See more

Classes for November are up - Email [email protected] to reserve your spot now! (Don't forget Postpartum Support Group is every Thursday and Black Mothers Support Group is tomorrow - both groups are FREE!) Visit https://www.beachcitiesmidwifery.com/classes for more information.

Welcome baby Ryland who was born Sunday morning "en caul"! Congrats to strong Mama on your hard work and congrats to the whole family "Trick or Treat! Ryland Charles McAllen was born today at 11:30am in our home in the water. He was born en caul which means the bag of waters never broke and he came out in the amniotic sac! I am so so grateful to have been able to birth him (and my other babies) in the comfort of my own home. It was a long and hard labor but we did it. ...He is my smallest baby at 8 pounds but his delivery was much more difficult than Elliott’s even though Elliott was 2 pounds bigger! I was expecting a short and swift birth since he was my 3rd but boy oh boy was I wrong. I’m grateful to my amazing birth team who gave me nothing but patience, love and support the whole way through. It’s been a long couple days but the love I already feel for this little guy is surreal. It’s like he was always meant to be in our family. I haven’t slept in two nights but it’s amazing when you look back and the pain and agony of childbirth melts away to a distant memory when all of a sudden you have this new life in your arms. I love you baby Ryland welcome to this world" @nataliebaldwinmcallen Share your birth story with us by tagging @beachcitiesmidwifery or DM us pictures :)

One simple skill women’s clinical specialist Dr. Whitney Sippl wants everyone to know: if you have pain while turning over in bed, do a kegel and engage your core, gently pulling baby towards your spine, before turning. This helps keep your pelvis stable while turning. For information about pelvic pain, back pain, incontinence and more in pregnancy, postpartum and beyond contact Whitney Sippl at https://www.restoredphysique.com/ .

Happy Halloween from Beach Cities Midwifery! Have fun tonight, be safe, practice social distancing, plus wear a mask & a mask!

Happy Birthday to adorable little Seth! "I posted it on my tiktok a couple of weeks ago on Seth’s birthday. I wanna post it here too so he can look at it when he grows up and be reminded that he was born in a bathtub Forever grateful to @beachcitiesmidwifery"... @sethtaivan #waterbirth #birthcenter #longbeach #naturalbirths

Black Mothers Support Group is one week away - November 4th at 7pm! This is a free group. To sign up email us at [email protected]. A Zoom link will be sent to all those signed up the day before the class. ... The purpose of this group is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere in which black women work together to navigate the wonderful world of motherhood. The group will focus on specific issues and concerns unique to the black community and touch on several topics to include: parenting strategies, holistic care practices, nutrition, self-care, and evidenced based approaches to better manage postpartum depression and related mental health issues. This group is lead by Cierra West. @mend_your_mental View our full list of classes: https://www.beachcitiesmidwifery.com/classes/ #blackmothers #supportgroup #motherhood #blackcommunity See more

Our hearts and thanks go out to the firefighters and crew fighting the Silverado fire and Blue Ridge fire in Orange County. We send our love to all those affected or forced to evacuate their homes. We will come together as a community and support you.

Virtual Babywearing Class is this WEDNESDAY 10/28 from 6:30 8pm ! This class covers the basic types of carriers, their usage, and safety. The focus is on helping families decide which carriers will suit their needs and lifestyle. This class is free for our patients, and $20 for anyone else interested in attending. This class is taught by Emily Sukman. Email [email protected] to sign up. A Zoom link will be sent to all those signed up the day before the c...lass. Visit https://www.beachcitiesmidwifery.com/classes/ for a full list of our classes. See more

On Veterans Day this year, we would like to honor our parents, fellow healthcare workers, family and friends who are veterans. Please submit a photo by direct message (or email [email protected]) by Monday 11/2 to be included in our photo slideshow! Thank you all for your service.

Yep, that's about right... Happy Friday - How are all the pregnant people doing today? @wawawiwacomics #justforfunfriday #pregnancy #newbaby