Jackie Doula

9of december Adventcalendar and Giveaway Time because it's midweek HOW TO ENTER TO WIN silveretteCUPS, Follow ... @silveretteusa and @jackiedoula2020 and tag friends on this post in comments, who would like to win a pair of silverettecups ! Giveaway ends Dec 10 th, 8pm PST. Silverettecups Postpartum Yesterday we took care about sore breasts, today it's all about your nipples. Even tough it's very common to have cracked and sore nipples at the beginning when nursing you should never just go through that and it is important that you get support. One can be a IBCLC (Lactation consultant) who looks at baby's latch, tongue tie etc. and also you can get silverettecups. They are made out of silver which is antibacterial, antifungal and anti- inflammatory. The silver has cooling effects (and they can be put in the freezer as well) , and it prevents soreness, cracks and infections. Don't forget that Lotions and Creams always will be absorbed by the baby. And once your done, you can recycle your silverettecups @silveretteusa and make jewelry out of it. Lots of breast/chestfeeding parents love them and recommend them highly. Today you get a chance to make a friend happy to win a pair! #happynipples #silverettecups #giveaway #fullspectrumdoula #doula #doulalife #postpartum #lifeafterbirth #parenting #breastfeeding #chestfeeding And Ps: the silverettes are coming from Italy and please tell me what is not amazing coming from Italy?? Pasta, pizza, shoes....sempre il migliore!

4 of december advent calendar Methods of Birth control /contraception methods: Womxn:... *Tubal Ligation ( is a medical sterilization for womxn , who don't want a future pregnancy) 99% effective *IUD (intrauterine device ) with hormones or without(copper mirena) 99%effectiveness *Implanon (Birth control implant) 99%effectiveness *Depaprovera Injection( hormone Progestin incetion, suppresses ovulation) 99% effectiveness *The pill (daily medication pills that contain 2 hormones, estrogen and Progestin) , effectiveness 91% *Nuvaring ( ring is inserted into vagina , contains etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol ),91%effectiveness *The patch (placed on certain places on your body and contains hormones estrogen and Progestin) 91%effectiveness *Diaphragm (silicone cup inserted in vagina before sex). 88% effectiveness *Female condom (pouch inserted in vagina) 79% effectiveness *Cervical cap (is a reusable cup that fits tightly over the cervix )71-86%effectiveness Needs to be used with spermicide for being effective *Spermicides (is a chemical that stops sperm from reaching an egg)71% effectiveness *Suppositoires (are solid oval shaped medical treatment inserted into vagina) , 82,% effectiveness *Films Foams and Jellies and Sponge contains spermicide , Sponge has to be physically removed after sex. The other dissolve in your vagina ) 71%effectiveness *Natural Methods like FAM (see post 3 of december) Daily checking your cervical fluid, waking temperature and cervix position and using abstinence or condom in fertile days 76-88%effectiveness Men: *Vasectomy medical sterilization for men 99%effectiveness *Condom is a sheath shaped barrier device out of latex, polyurethane or polyisoprene 98% effectiveness *Withdrawal (coitus interruptus is the practice of withdrawing the penis from the vagina) 78 %effectiveness The only protection for sexually transmitted infections are the condom and female condom What are the side effects, risks and Benefits of all these birth control methods? get informed, planned parenthood.org/learn What did you all use? Why? What were side effects and what is your favourite birth control? #birthcontrol #fullspectrumdoula

Feelings Wheel / Feelings Circle by Dr Gloria Wilcox Check in how you are feeling today?! Start with the inner circle and go slowly outward or if a core feeling is unclear, start from outside in. ... According @ericachidi "Emotional complexity is what navigating motherhood is all about". Her modern bookNurture is a tool to go through all these emotions during pregnancy birth and postpartum , what to expect in the stages and she shares even recipes (you know I loooove to cook). Pic @avanmuijen

Not really work related and still.... The babies grow up faster than you think or their siblings need some entertainment and learn the ABC. This year shop local, support small business and friends, homemade stuff rather than storebought,recycled, Upcycled and environmental friendly. This year is the year of change! For our climate , for small business owners being in trouble, for not everything should be made in China and for a sustainable living. ... My talented neighbor @vignoche did these abc cards and they are on etsy. Go to her post and link to etsy is in her bio!!!

It is october! A new month and a new time for the Pregnancy Lunch Circle: Tuesdays 12.15 pm On Oct 27th we will have Rachel Benson, Licensed Mental Health Therapist talking about a most important topic: ******* Postpartum Baby blues,. Depression and Anxiety?Feelings, Differences, Support ... ******** Join us for the whole month or just this session and learn for yourself, a friend or a daughter what it means to have Postpartum Depression, what the difference is between Postpartum Depression and Anxiety and what baby blues is. And when it is good to get support and what kind. Sign up venmo @Jackiedoula and you LL get the Zoom link Stay strong and healthy This month is #pregnancylossawarenessmonth and I would have loved to talk more about loss and miscarriages and abortion which is part of our reproductive health and life but I want to find a great Guestspeaker who is on top of this topic! If you know anyone or you are interested send me a DM.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Dates bites ready for my clients.... Did you know that dates can have effects on your cervical dilation, spontaneous labor and intact membranes when you go into labor? Read the article: ... The effect of late pregnancy consumption of date fruit on labour and delivery O Al-Kuranet al.J Obstet Gynaecol.2011. Date fruits are consumed since hundred and hundred of years in pregnancy and are full of potassium, calcium, vitamin k and fatty acids. #postpartumdoula #fullspectrumdoula #dates #doulalife #healthysnacks #doulas #postpartummeals #doullatrainingsint

Postpartum Meal in the making: okra and eggplant from our own garden!!!

PREGNANCY: Pregnancy can be wished for or not, can be a shock or a blessing, can be lasting and developing into a newborn or ending earlier (miscarriage, abortion) , can be coming out of love or rape and can be the transformation from a woman to a Mother. It can sometimes never be experienced (fertility issues, not want to conceive,) or is a very short or very long process (IVF). There are woman and men being able to be pregnant and that's why I like to use gender inclusive ...language and talk about pregnant people. I myself experienced 4 pregnancies and I have now 2 children ages 8 years and 5 years. I misscarried before them and was sometimes thinking I would never stay pregnant. 1 in every 4 woman misscarry when pregnant. Pregnancy can be all roses and nice and lovely but there are blunt and harsh realities as well to talk about. The full painting credit goes to Manon Cederroth @monescargotpainting who is an amazing and fast artist. If you need something painted, write her a DM. #pregnancy #abortion #miscarriage #ivf #transgenderbirth #fullspectrumdoula #doula #rainbowbaby #fertility #doulatrainingsint #birthart #artist

Following @avivaromm , a MD is probably the site I am most learning about myself, woman and care about pregnant and birthing people in the most natural way. I do think she has wonderful Tipps, knowledge and presence she shares and it's worth to follow her. Thanks @gilliambuckley for mentioning her a long time ago.... Avivaromm also fought for the #ideservebirthsupport and I think evn though while achieved in some hospitals ,lot of states and hospitals still don't let Doulas in to support birthing people!!!!

Offering all of my VIRTUAL Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Services but have specially openings for BIRTH end of October through End of the year! If I counted right, end of the year could be a baby-boom;-) Also I am a FULLspectrum Doula, so here for miscarriage, abortions and stillbirth (services are free). Contact me for more information and looking forward to meet all pregnant people at the moment online!!!! ... *****. ***** ***** ****** Maybe it's also time for a little Introduction here on IG My name's Jackie and I have two children (5 and 8y. old. ) They were born in San Diego, I was born in Switzerland Bern. I immigrated to this wonderful and crazy country 8 years ago in ObAma times. I felt like this country just goes upwards. And was so progressive and advanced, back in Switzerland it's still hard for a same sex couple to be integrated but even more to do IVF etc. So I love lots of things in that country but healthcare and how woman give birth is really not how I imagined this country to be. My own experience giving birth showed me that without (volunteer Doula offered through UCSD Hospital) I would have been totally lost. That's when I decided to become a Doula, to empower and support other pregnant laboring person. Having a rough adaption with second child also showed me how Postpartum has to be navigated mostly alone and that growing, loving, nourishing a child and looking well after yourself is a task almost impossible without help. That's why I find Postpartum work very valuable and want to support you in this challenging but beautiful Time. I value this diverse Country and up to this year I was blind (not seeing color at all) being a white privileged, always seeing some of it but not the whole picture. All lives matter only if Black lives matter. Being a Doula and trained by DTI (Doulatrainings International ) and Jessica Diggs opened my eyes and I will learn everyday a little bit more.....and if you don't agree with me, it's probably better you don't hire me. Anyone else, looking forward to meet you! #fullspectrumdoula #doula #doulatrainingsint #blackbabiesmatter #blackmomsmatter #blacklivesmatter #reproductivejustice #birthingjustice

Massage class done! Thank you @amotherswishdoula for this priceless knowledgeable class and all you joining and or donating and supporting blacklives matter and CasaTeresa maternity shelter. @doulatrainingsint #fullspectrumdoula #doulatrainingsint #LMT... #infantmassage #chicagoisluckytohaveyou Valencia! See more

Reminder: sign up for tomorrow's 10 am PST Infant Massage class with Valencia Potts, Liscensed Massage Therapist (on the video) ! She's an amazing Doula, LMT, Photographer and Person. Don't miss out. And after wards you get some evidence based information about infant massage and touch. Join us ! Sign up : venmo @Jackiedoula a minimum of 5 Dollar donation. Write your emailadress in the what it is for? Section. And we LL send you the link today. ... ALL DONATIONS go to Maternity Shelter Casa Teresa in Orange and to Black families in Need in West Chicago. #fullspectrumdoula #wearedti #doulatrainingsint #lmt #infantmassage

I am excited to announce another breast/bottle/chestfeeding class TUESDAY MAY 26th, at 2 pm with Leora Robles from @breastfeed_oc , she is so competent and after the class you will really feel empowered and have some Tipps and knowledge more to use in your feeding journey..... At the end of the class I will introduce you to some breastfeeding equipment like Silverettecups for sore or cracked nipples or different pumbs (@silveretteusa and @haakaausa ) so that you know what's available for you. Sign up venmo @lrobles and donate (5-15$) and write your emailadress for the zoomlink.

Thank you so much for coming to this empowered evening with wonderful pregnant momma's to be! #doulas #fullspectrumdoula #firsttrimester #secondtrimester... #thirdtrimester #prenatalyoga #virtualprenatalyoga #yogateacher #pregnancy #zoommeeting #wearedti #doulatrainingsint See more

BLACK woman and infants have been dying in childbirth in the USA at a shocking rate. We just heard about Amber Isaac who was not seen in her pregnancy because of Covid and she was concerned about her health and died at childbirth! A otherwise young and healthy woman, she was Black and living in the Bronx. It's not acceptable..... #justiceforamber What can we do? Other than screaming and crying?!!!!... Follow the Lead of black birthworkers and organisations, reshare their posts , donate to non profits, enroll for their classes and support their campaigns. I will tag some wonderful bipoc birthworkers in California and other birth workers and important people in the Usa to follow! @juliaundy @jessicaadiggs @360birthsvcs @christadaniel.doula @synmiarosine @prisci.llam @_iamjamilia @blackmamasmatter @sanantonionursemidwife @theblackdoula @crimson_fig @4kira4moms @sasssye @priskaneely @mclemoremr @brooklyn_grows Please tag yours in the comments and follow! Today is also International Day of the Midwife ,@jessicaadiggs she is a wonderful midwife and Doula. #socialjustice#reproductivehealth #birthingjustice #equalrights#blackmamasmatter #justiceforamber Fight for your rights!!!

For the difference between "baby blues" and postpartum depression watch this YouTube video https://youtu.be/6kaCdrvNGZw For Postpartum depression some may experience a few symptoms of depression; others may experience several symptoms. Some of the more common symptoms of perinatal depression include:... Persistent sad, anxious, or empty mood Irritability Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, or helplessness Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities Fatigue or abnormal decrease in energy Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions Difficulty sleeping (even when the baby is sleeping), awakening early in the morning, or oversleeping Abnormal appetite, weight changes, or both Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not have a clear physical cause or do not ease even with treatment Trouble bonding or forming an emotional attachment with the new baby Persistent doubts about the ability to care for the new baby Thoughts about death, suicide, or harming oneself or the baby Only a health care provider can help a woman determine whether the symptoms she is feeling are due to perinatal depression or something else. It is important for women who experience any of these symptoms to see a health care provider. If You Know Someone in Crisis: Dial 911 in an emergency. Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.