Posts by Christie Rinder
Postpartum Support Was the Best Gift of All Baby Gifts – Steph, Tampa
I got 20hrs with Amy as a postpartum doula as a gift at my baby shower and it was the best gift of all baby gifts. Amy was extremely helpful! She is very calm, positive and open minded and was great with our little girl. She helped me figure out breast feeding, reading baby’s cues,…
Read MoreIt’s like the family you didn’t know you had – Alysha, Gibsonton
I just want to say that Amy and Bailey are so amazing! When I called and interviewed Amy I knew I was certain I was going to choose Buddha Belly Birth Services for a doula, and then when I met her and Bailey in person it only solidified my decision. I had my baby girl…
Read MoreMy secret is having Buddha Belly’s help! – Lynsey, Tampa
Oh where to begin! I really can’t even begin to express how wonderful it has been working with Amy and Marisa of Buddha Belly. When I first found out I was pregnant with twins, I was as terrified as I was excited. Already having a toddler at home, I knew I would need help transitioning…
Read MoreDoula Help in the Hospital
One of the different ways that families can use postpartum doula support from Buddha Belly is while still in the hospital, before discharge. Here are a couple of scenarios where we have provided help in the hospital as postpartum doulas. After a cesarean birth. Recovering from this major surgery can be very difficult, especially when caring…
Read MoreI was suddenly in the driver’s seat of my birth experience – Kati
If I could give 5++ stars, I would! I adore Buddha Belly! Hiring them was unequivocally the best decision I made during pregnancy! From the in-home lessons, to Hypnobirthing and Doula services…I felt very well prepared for the birth of my first child. Not only did I feel so equipped with knowledge…but they also helped…
Read MoreThank you from the bottom of my heart – Kelli, Land O Lakes
Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Buddha Belly Birth. I am a first-time mom with no family support in the area (other than my husband). I initially hired a doula because there was a possibility my husband would be away for work when I delivered, so I did not want to be alone.…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Support in Tampa Bay
Let’s just start this conversation by saying if you don’t want to breastfeed, that is OKAY. It is your body and you get to make the choice about everything that happens to it. If you want to breastfeed and then change your mind, that is OKAY too. You don’t need to defend that choice to…
Read MoreMy Cheesy Baby: What Is Vernix?
No, your newborn isn’t dirty! That’s vernix caseosa, a powerfully protective, “water proof” coating that covers baby’s skin in utero and prevents heat loss after birth. Vernix can aid in the passage through the birth canal and act as a physical barrier against bacteria. It’s also theorized that vernix helps in the development of healthy…
Read MoreBirth Plans Can Change
“When our birth plan changed and I needed a surgical birth, my doula held my hand in the operating room and helped us to stay calm.” – Haley, St. Pete Beach Birth plans can change, like Haley describes. Many people (mistakenly) think birth doula support is only for a “natural” birth or vaginal birth. What…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Can Be Challenging
Breastfeeding can be challenging, that’s true. It can take time to establish the breastfeeding relationship between you and your baby. Most women find the challenging parts to be in the beginning and early weeks. Once breastfeeding is established, it can be a breeze and any hiccups can be addressed with little fanfare. So how can…
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