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¡Y va otro entrenamiento más! Nos emociona anunciar a nuestras primeras doulas hispanohablantes, graduadas de nuestro primer programa en español.
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FUN FACT: UTERUS GROWTH

Fun Fact Friday: your uterus grows approximately 500 times larger during pregnancy.
Let me repeat that. FIVE. HUNDRED. TIMES.
It goes from about the size of a pear to large enough to hold a full-term baby, placenta, and amniotic fluid. And then after birth, it shrinks back down over the course of about six weeks. Your body is absolutely wild.

Learn more:
Merck Manual
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/normal-pregnancy/changes-during-pregnancy

Did you know this? Because this stat still blows my mind every time. Comment down below to chat!

When your MHN doula walks through that door, she's coming prepared emotionally, physically, and practically.

From the rebozo for comfort and positioning to the Pocket Doula deck for evidence-based support; we don't just show up, we show up READY.

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A doula does WAY more than many people think.

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We had so much crazy mom fun in the mom village at the Miles to Mom’s event this morning!!! Conscious Moms Lolah Reaux Madeline Harris LeBlanc

We will see you there!

Today’s the day!
Miles2Moms is here 💙
Registration and check-in starts: 7:30 a.m.
Event begins: 8:30 a.m.
LSU Soccer Complex

Register online or in-person: www.consciousmomsla.org/miles2moms-register

FUN FACT: LOCHIA

Let's talk about lochia, because nobody prepares you for this and then you have a baby and you're like "what is HAPPENING."
Lochia is the combination of blood, mucus, and uterine tissue that your body sheds after birth as your uterus heals and shrinks back down to its normal size. It starts out heavy and bright red (like a very heavy period), then gradually gets lighter in color and flow over several weeks.
It can feel intense... like, "am I hemorrhaging" intense... but this is normal postpartum bleeding. It's how your body heals.
You'll go through a LOT of pads in those first couple weeks. Stock up.
If you're soaking through a pad in an hour or passing clots bigger than a golf ball, call your provider. But otherwise, this is just your uterus doing its thing.

More info:
Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22455-lochia

Nobody warned me about lochia... did anyone warn you? Let us know in the comments below!

These are not generic statistics.

65% reduction in C-sections. 84% reduction in preterm births.

254 doulas trained. 450+ families served. And we're just getting started.

The best part? It's completely free.
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Things your MHN doula will NOT do.

Because labor is already intense enough, you deserve support that actually shows up for you.

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