instinctive birth – placenta services kelowna Sara Spada 2019-02-03T03:41:25+00:00

WELCOME TO INSTINCTIVE BIRTH.

Need a little something for postpartum?

We have been proud to offer Placenta Encapsulation Services in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley for 5 years,
and have proudly worked on over 220+ placentas!

We are NOW proud to announce that we are permanently partnered with All Birth . Kelowna
to ensure that placenta services continue to be broadly offered and of the highest excellence for all families.

More information can be found on the following Placenta Encapsulation page.

ALL BIRTH . PLACENTA SERVICES

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Kathleen Baker
1617 Pandosy Street
Kelowna, B.C

info@kelownabirth.com
250.317.0400

#repost @sarahthebadd Riots start because everyth

#repost @sarahthebadd
Riots start because everything else hasn’t been loud enough to cut through the injustice. June is Pride month.
Never forget Stonewall was a RIOT. A riot against police brutality. Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and Sylvia Rivera, her Latina trans friend initiated the resistance. Many more gay/trans POC joined them in the fight for our right to have space in this world. When we celebrate, it's important to remember and recognize this.

I am forever grateful. I see you and I stand with you all now.
#BlackLivesMatter
#stonewallriot
#humanrights
#civilrights
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Oh I couldn’t resist this. I love it so much, ye

Oh I couldn’t resist this. I love it so much, yes? •
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cred: @unisalad.cf
#allbirth #allbirthdoula #abetterbirth #childbirtheducation #midwifery #birthsupport #verticalbirth #doulasupport

I get asked this pineapple question a lot. and I r

I get asked this pineapple question a lot.
and I really love her moves and her pineapple.
Hint: it is safe to eat pineapple in pregnancy🍍 💯
Also, follow @prenatalnutritionist for great and smart nutrition advice in pregnancy 🙌🏻💯 #allbirth #allbirthdoula #abetterbirth #childbirtheducation
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Have you heard you can’t eat pineapple during pregnancy??⁣
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The core of pineapples contains a protein digesting enzyme called bromelain which has actually been studied quit extensively. ⁣
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It should not be taken as a supplement during pregnancy, but there’s no reason (or research) that shows we should avoid this fruit during pregnancy!⁣
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Most people don’t eat the core of pineapples anyways-⁣
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and if you did eat small pieces of it, you would likely not consume enough for the bromelain to cause adverse effects during pregnancy.⁣

Happy Nursing Week to all the nurses. I am so than

Happy Nursing Week to all the nurses. I am so thankful for all you do. all the time. for your dedication and knowledge and for being great at supporting women at KGH. Grateful for you all
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This artist created this beauty as a thank you to all the health workers during this pandemic. it seemed especially fitting today. art by @iamfake 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #allbirth #allbirthdoula #nursesweek #internationalnursesday2020

Hey. Happy Mother’s Day to all the new moms, mom

Hey. Happy Mother’s Day to all the new moms, moms-to-be and all of those who are mothers in their hearts.
I’m Kathleen Baker, founder of All Birth and my business provides many things to people in the community but my main passion is being a birth doula. I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of families and though I have supported many many births over the years, every single one of them is unique, and I am obsessed with birth and those babies!!
This image was from one of my last homebirths before taking some time off-call. I am taking some time to focus on my family and to be available for them. I am still booking, I am still scheduling classes. I may be a little slow in my responses. ...............................
This baby!! This family is incredible. So much talent in this family, and love. and beautiful devotion to each other. This mom is strong and fiercely birthed this baby. So much strength and so much wisdom.Love you all and thanks for the journey. You are non-stop amazing. @crystalvanee @malachitemidwives
#covid19 #homebirth #birthdoula #kelownabirth #birthkelowna #doula #doulasupportduringpandemic #birth #midwifery #baby #babygirl #newmom #newmomlife #birthphotography
photo cred: @tracyarmstrongdoula ............................................ and holy moly thank you to @krista.evans.photography for taking on my call. my gratitude for you and our birth community continues to blow my mind and heart 💛 peace and love to you all this mother’s day.

#“〽️First off, what’s the fourth trimester

#“〽️First off, what’s the fourth trimester? The fourth trimester is considered the three months post birth. It’s the time of drastic changes as Your baby is learning life outside of the womb. It’s also a time when your body is going through some major hormonal changes and you’re learning your new role as a mother. .
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Unfortunately our society doesn’t talk much about the fourth trimester but it’s such a vulnerable, sacred time.

Here are just a few things amongst many other things that I want pregnant first time moms to know

1️⃣Breastfeeding might not go well. Although breastfeeding is natural, it in no way is easy! Contact an IBCLC lactation consultant- we’re the boob experts, so seek their help .
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2️⃣After delivery, you will still look pregnant. This will take several weeks as your uterus shrinks, which by the way breastfeeding helps. You’ll still want to wear your maternity pants .
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3️⃣ You will leak a lot of bodily fluids 🤪 you’ll leak blood which is called lochia, which usually lasts for 6 weeks or less. You might also leak breastmilk when your milk comes in. Get lots of nursing pads as well as mega pads for down there 😉

4️⃣ You will be emotional! The baby blues are normal and will last a couple weeks. This is due to all your hormones going all over the place. If your emotions are severe you might have postpartum depression in which you will want to seek professional help! Don’t shrug it off!

5️⃣You won’t get much sleep. Many pregnant women look forward to giving birth so that they can sleep, or sleep on their stomach, but this unfortunately won’t happen. Your baby is meant to wake up at night to nurse, and your boobs will be full and engorged that sleeping on your stomach will be painful...sorry just sharing the truth. .
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6️⃣But the biggest thing to expect that you don’t know right now being pregnant is that your heart will be so so full of love! It’s amazing the love you will hold. ❗️Although edit: it’s OK if you don’t feel this at first, you’re not a failure and you’re still a wonderful mother!! It can take some time...even a lot of time

What else would you add? Tag a new mama

The decision for doulas to be included in the supp

The decision for doulas to be included in the support of women at the hospital is so exciting. I just want to thank Interior Health for recognizing the evidence that doulas have such an important role in ensuring birthing people feel safe with a person with whom they have cultivated a support and trust role. Doulas reduce rates of interventions but mostly to me, they can support families in achieving a satisfying birth as they define it.
and of course, this beauty of an image is coming to you from @krista.evans.photography
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remember when l&d was there? We have come so far. Oh and never mind about my pants 🤦‍♀️
#kelowna #kelownadoula #kelownabirth #birthkelowna #doula #allbirthdoula #kelownageneralhospital #choiceinlabour #supportteam #birth #pregnantperson #baby #abetterbirth #coviddoula

Beautiful. And so everything about right now. Than

Beautiful. And so everything about right now. Thank you @spiritysol for this important message 🙌🏻🙏 “This is not what you had planned. This is not what you’d envisioned. There are no visits from friends, no loving doula bringing you soup, no “mommy and me” yoga classes, no coffee dates, no stroller walks through the park. There is empty space where you had planned comfort and company. There are long days with no one but your little one to talk to and this big transition to navigate all alone.
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I know it’s lonely, mama. I know the walls of your house feel tight and the days feel so long, and you crave a warm hand on your knee and the soft embrace of a friend. You wish for someone by your side to marvel at this beautiful baby of yours and to wrap an arm around you when the feelings get too big and scary.
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We were never meant to do this alone. Motherhood has never been a solitary sport. And yet here we are, in this odd chapter of isolation and distance, with no choice but to do it by ourselves.
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But mama, know this- We are alone. Together. You are surrounded all the other mothers who are navigating this tender time in isolation. You are held by all of us who have walked the path before you and who know how much you must be hurting. You are wrapped in the warm embrace of mama earth, as she too settles into this time of slowness and healing.
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This too shall pass. And when it does, hugs and coffee dates and visits from friends will taste so much sweeter. Soft kisses on your cheek and arms around your waist and gentle laughter in your ear will be the joyful medicine after this trying time.
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Until then, hunker down mama. Find the coziest, warmest spot on your couch, sink into the pile of unfolded laundry, and sleep the Spring away, with that sweet babe warm on your chest.”
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#covid19 #motherhood #breastfeedjng #mama

This is how we do it. It is delivery of class mate

This is how we do it. It is delivery of class materials for the upcoming All About Baby class. Hand delivered by me with gloves and post disinfecting.
Last week was the first virtual A Better Birth and now All About Baby goes virtual. •
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Tell everyone! And the All About Baby class covers everything you need to know about your amazing newborn. Expect the best. 👶🏻🤱🤰🏽🤱🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻 •
#coviddoula #covidbirtheducation #covid19 #allbirthallaboutbaby #abetterbirth #abetterbirthgoesvirtual #allaboutbabygoesvirtual #kelownabirth #birthkelowna #allbirthdoula #informedchoice #kelownacovid19 #socialdistancing #virtuallearning #childbirtheducator

This has been such an incredibly hard time for my

This has been such an incredibly hard time for my pregnant clients, They are facing such limited choices, are forced to birth without their doula, and their support is limited.
I am trying to phase in to a virtual space with support and education.
This has been devastating for pregnant people but also for those of us who fiercely support women and their choices and need for support. during birth and all through the postpartum journey, where every single day is a new story. For the doulas and the midwives and the nurses who support.
#allbirth #allbirthkelowna #allbirthdoula #kelownabirth #birthkelowna #birthdoula #doula #pregnancy #virtualclassroom #covit19 #abetterbirth #birth
Thanks to @dareallalucedoula for this rad share. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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