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Christina Fordyce

Birth Doula Services

Providing compassionate labor support care for women and families in the Willamette Valley.

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The birth of your child is one of the most important, intimate, and influential moments of your life. Your experience of that moment can be beautiful, positive, and empowering. As a birth doula, my role is to serve you in whatever capacity you need in order to come away from your birth experience with peace. I support women and their spouses (or other support people) emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually through childbirth. Contact me today and schedule your free consultation.

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Wondering what I pack into a postpartum visit after your birth? One thing I often do is make sure mamas are well fed. Especially if you have other children in your home it can be difficult to find a moment for yourself to snack, let alone snack on something nourishing. I love whipping up a few quick snack containers during our visit. Boring and forgotten seeds and nuts in your pantry get mixed with cut up dried fruit and maybe even chopped dark chocolate from your secret stash! These little snack boxes end up feeling like a little luxury and are usually way tastier than your run of the mill trail mix. Snack with confidence knowing I try my best to find nutrient packed and delicious things that have been hiding in your cupboard. Delicious, guilt-free, and no trip to the store necessary. 🙌 #doula #birthdoula #postpartumdoula #salemdoulas #keepitlocalsalem #salemoregon #postpartum What does postpartum support look like? Sometimes it looks like this. 😋 Herb crusted salmon with lemon and green onions prepped for this client’s dinner tonight. Nourishing meals are so important during postpartum and I love being able to take the pressure off parents of meal planning. I try to get creative with whatever I can find in your home to create delicious and healthy meals. I can’t imagine parenting without Babywearing. When we are out and about with no good place to lay him down, a wrap or a sling provides the perfect setting for sleep. Even though he’s over a year old the feel of my body, the sound of my heartbeat, and my familiar scent provide exactly the comfort he needs to feel secure enough to fall asleep outside of his normal environment. There are benefits for me too. I have my hands free to interact with my eldest child or work around the house. I also get these precious snuggles that come less frequently now that he’s such a little busy body, non-stop exploring his world. I love these chances we have to slow down and enjoy the comfort of one another. If you want to start babywearing but you don’t know where to begin, just ask me! Babywearing consultations are one of the services I provide to my doula clients. I can help you use carriers you already own or direct you to a local lending library for slings to help you find the carrier that works best for you. #babywearing #birthdoula #salemdoulas #pnwdoulas #pnwbirth #salemoregon #firespiral #firespiralslings #wovenwraps #babysling #Repost @gentlebirthcenter with @get.repost Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving your family! I recently learned that because of my blood type, there are certain steps to take to maintain a healthy digestive system for myself. And a healthy gut for me will hopefully improve so many other facets of my health from serotonin levels to healthy joints. I’m so thankful for a doctor who helps me get to know my body and myself as an individual! Now that I have this information, I can take the steps necessary to eat what is beneficial to me, try and avoid things that don’t serve my body, all while still enjoying delicious foods that I love. I can’t wait to see where my health journey takes me. You deserve to find the care provider that treats you with respect, listens to your concerns, and treats you as a whole individual. #eatyourvitamins #naturopathicmedicine #healthandwellness Giveaway! Follow @salemdoulas Check out this fun giveaway from @thelumpymug - Birth-themed art is the best. My home workspace. I can focus better when I have a peaceful environment to work in. As a doula, I know the importance of the atmosphere around you. Whether it’s your workspace or your birthing space, you should be able to set it up the way you want in order to feel at peace, productive, and safe. My space really just came together with the addition of this beautiful painting by @realest_rach Rachel Wood, fine artist. Swipe for a closeup. The scene painted makes me think of either a plain with mountains in the distance (a goal that I’m on my way to meet), or an approaching wave about to crest (the push and pull of labor contractions). What a perfect mixture of imagery for my productivity and for my line of work. Go check out her page for more serene imagery. #salemdoulas #supportlocalartists #supportlocal #salembusiness #birthdoula #pnwdoula The tree of life. Your placenta is a miraculous organ. It’s the only organ that the body discards after use and creates anew whenever it’s needed. It sustains your baby as long as it needs until birth. This side shown here is the side that is facing your baby in the uterus. The umbilical cord attaches to the placenta providing a pathway for everything baby needs to grow in your body. These veins on the placenta are often called “the tree of life.” It’s easy to see why. (Thank you to one of my lovely mamas for permission to use this photo of her gorgeous placenta). #placenta #naturalbirth #salemdoulas #willamettevalley #salemoregon #birth #doula
christinafordycedoula@gmail.com
503-930-8280