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A creative outlet for all of the emotions and thoughts that being a birth doula emits, this board is a collection of the birth doula art that Shelley has created throughout the course of her career. Sketches, artwork, and writings, each unique piece tells a story of an experience with a birthing or a postpartum mother.
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Postpartum Planning
Birth Plan Examples
Doula Art
Hospital Checklist
Birth Preparation
Birth Doula
Birth Labor
Birth Plan
Hero's Journey
So, You Have A "Birth Plan"....Do You Have A "Heart's Plan?"
You’ve more than likely searched through all kinds of birth plan ideas or birth plan examples, but have you heard of a “Heart’s Plan?” While the birth plan takes care of the physical aspect of giving birth, the Heart’s Plan will help to prepare your heart and soul for facing the unknown and coming through the other side of birth with self-love and compassion. Learn how to create your very own Heart’s Plan by clicking to read this blog post!
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Deep Truths
Heart's Plan Blank Flower Template
You’ve more than likely searched through all kinds of birth plan ideas or birth plan examples, but have you heard of a “Heart’s Plan?” While the birth plan takes care of the physical aspect of giving birth, the Heart’s Plan will help to prepare your heart and soul for facing the unknown and coming through the other side of birth with self-love and compassion. Learn how to create your very own Heart’s Plan by clicking to read this blog post!
two sunflowers with the words, hearts plan you've heard of a birth plan but how about a heart's plan?
Give Birth
Postpartum Recovery
Have you created your "Heart's Plan" yet?
The physical part of giving birth? That’s what a birth plan is for! But what about the emotional and spiritual part? Enter: the Heart’s Plan! When you prepare yourself inside and out for all of the unpredictable realities that come with giving birth, you’re able to surrender and give birth with love. Read this blog post for actionable steps to create your Heart’s Plan. Click now!
a painting of a woman stirring something in a pot with fire and flames around her
Alchemy
Fictional Characters
Disney Characters
Creative Outlet
Postpartum
Unique Pieces
On Instagram
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Photo by Shelley Rahim on September 30, 2021. May be an illustration of 1 person and text that says 'Postpartum ichem Alchemy'. #Regram via @CUf2cgoANi3
an image of a piece of food on a brown background
In Water
Labor
A Woman
Home Decor Decals
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When a woman goes into labor, the dried Myriam flower is submerged in water. It looks like a placenta. As labor progresses, the flower hydrates. When it blooms, the mother's cervix will also be fully bloomed and she will be ready to give birth. She drinks from the water to support her labor and to decrease the pain of contractions.
The first 40 days after birth are critical to the mother’s well being. This is the time that, despite how she may seem on the outside, she needs the proper support. Read more in this blog post to learn more about postpartum care and how vital it is to be aware of this national crisis. First 40 Days, Lactation Tea, Teach Family, Postpartum Support, Thinking Of Someone, After Birth, Postpartum Care
First 40 Days
Lactation Tea
Teach Family
Postpartum Support
Thinking Of Someone
After Birth
Postpartum Care
Doing Postpartum Alone - New Mother Caregiving
The first 40 days after birth are critical to the mother’s well being. This is the time that, despite how she may seem on the outside, she needs the proper support. Read more in this blog post to learn more about postpartum care and how vital it is to be aware of this national crisis.