Melissa Godsey, Birth and Postpartum Doula

Tatiana is such a skilled and caring midwife, and we are so lucky to have her! Things like this really showcase how she goes the extra mile for the people she works with. If you live in San Diego or North County and you’re thinking about a homebirth, you have GOT to speak to Tatiana

This is some really phenomenal information regarding the release of tongue-ties. If you have struggled with ties (with your kiddos but also even yourself), this is a great read!

A big part of being a parent is having the hard conversations. This is something important to consider no matter where you are in your parenting journey

This is beautiful! I missed International Lesbian Visibility Day by about twelve hours, but here’s to making EVERY day one of LGBTQ visibility

This! If your care provider tells you that you are ready to start pushing, I definitely recommend asking what station your baby is in. If they’re still high up in the pelvis, save yourself some energy and hold off on pushing until your baby helps you and moves down on their own!

Kelly and Tiffany are a phenomenal team of midwives, and we are so lucky to have them right here in San Marcos! If you are in need of a home birth, shared care, or well person care, they are your gals. Check them out!

Hey pals!! If you live in San Diego or North County, identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community, and are a parent, I am seeking your participa...tion in a survey. The purpose of this survey is to develop a comprehensive resource list of care providers (OBGYNS, family doctors, chiropractors, etc.) who are inclusive and supportive. IF THIS IS YOU, please click the link and share your recommendations with us. None of your personal information will be used. You may provide as much or as little detail as you wish. You are also welcome to share the link with anyone you believe fits this description. The resource list will be made public upon completion. Thank you!

I’m back, back, back again! . . . I’m very happy to share that I’m now serving families in the Temecula Valley area. There will be some very exciting things happening over the next few months, so stick around! ... . . . . #doula #birth #postpartum #family #baby #newbaby #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtfamily #parenting #newparents #support #community #temecula #murrieta #riverside #sandiego #socal #california #melissagodseydoula See more

World breastfeeding week is for any parent who feeds their baby with their body I love seeing this representation

I love this article from Best Doula! As a member of the LGBTQ+ community (cis lesbian, pronouns she/her), I’m proud to be able to support all members of my community with knowledgeable and personalized care. Navigating becoming a parent and the medical system as a queer person living in a cis/hetero-normative society comes with its own set of issues and frustrations. Having someone (like your doula) on your care team who has your back and doesn’t need you to educate them while they’re supposed to be supporting you is a HUGE asset. Happy Pride!

This is a super important post, my friends! Post eclampsia is rare, but it is serious and can be really scary. Please make sure you’re aware of the symptoms, especially if you already have a pre-e diagnosis. #Repost @mommy.labornurse with @get_repost Postpartum Preeclampsia ... . Many women are familiar with preeclampsia, but are you aware that it can strike you AFTER delivery as well? . In many cases it develops within the first 48 hrs after birth, but can develop up to six weeks postpartum. . Postpartum preeclampsia is more commonly found in women who experience preeclampsia (or eclampsia) during pregnancy, but it can strike any woman, at any time. . Postpartum preeclampsia usually comes with warning signs, and it’s important to watch out for these! . Severe Headache Elevated blood pressure Shortness of Breath Stomach Pain (more specifically, right upper quadrant pain) Nausea/Vomiting Vision changes, such as seeing spots Severe swelling in your extremities . Postpartum preeclampsia can be dangerous for you, because it can lead to eclampsia (seizures), stroke, organ damage, or even death (remember Lady Sybil on Downtown Abbey?) . It’s SUPER important to trust your gut when dealing with these symptoms, if you feel off and feel like something is just not right with you, call your provider or go to the emergency room. . Just bringing awareness!! See more

Support ALL women . . . #womensday #internationalwomensday #doula #melissagodseydoula #womensupportingwomen #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqparents #transwomenarewomen #birthdoula #birth #postpartum #postpartumdoula #hireadoula #feminist #intersectionalfeminism

This is the tea, folks (no pun intended). HG is not simple, there is no quick fix, I can promise you anyone suffering from HG has tried anything and everything you could possibly suggest, and it is utterly devastating.