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Sexual and reproductive freedom means making the c

Sexual and reproductive freedom means making the choices about our bodies that are right for us.

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I have done some amazing things in my life and this is part of that story. 😍when NPR called me. #homebirth #midwife #doula #yourbirthmatters nantucket

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Love these treats, yours looks delish. @fraukeryan 🧡🥜🍯 I’m so sorry for your friend’s loss and also grateful you are by her side.❤️
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“Do you think you are “not entitled to“ a postpartum period after pregnancy loss?
I think it is your “birth“ right and an absolute necessity. I have just stood beside someone very close to my heart going through early pregnancy loss and I could see how she was trying to down-talk the experience. And maybe that is her way of dealing with it. But I wanted to make sure to remind her that she is now post birth in the broadest sense and that she is allowed to take a postpartum period. It is still important to take some quiet time to rest and let the body catch up to what it has just gone through. It is essential to nourish the body with nutritious warming foodsand comforting touch. It is vital to nourish the mind and heart and soul and recharge all of the batteries. Take YOUR time!” #thefirstfortydays #postpartumhealth #fourthtrimester #pregnancyloss

The waiting is hard. I know you want your journey

The waiting is hard.
I know you want your journey to motherhood to begin, to have conquered the unknown, to hold your baby in your arms. The time will come. For now steep yourself in your time alone. Listen to the birds sing, feel the warm breeze, swim in the ocean, love your family. Your life will change soon, for the better, but the trick is to be in the moment and allow yourself to float in the loss of control. You’re safe, you’re supported, and all is as it should be right now. Your child is choosing the stars they want to be born under. ❤️ sending love and acceptance to all those waiting on their babies.

Being an island midwife can be challenging but als

Being an island midwife can be challenging but also so rewarding. Today was one of those days I felt so thankful to be able to do what I love. Thank you to all the people in my community that make it possible. ❤️👶🏻

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How many of you have sat on a doctor’s exam table, when your doctor asks you to “just scoot down a little for me,” “turn to the side for me,” “take a deep breath ”for me”?How many of you heard something like this during labor - “Okay now just give one good push for me”?⁠
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The ways in which we are infantilized by medical providers is subtle, and this way of talking to women is an institutionalized relic of a time, not too long ago, when medicine was overtly paternalistic. Not only does this type of rhetoric perpetuate a potentially dangerous doctor-patient dynamic in which the doctor maintains authority over your body, but what starts as asking you to do something simple “for me” quickly turns into a set of labs + tests being ordered that you don’t think you need, or a “little snip” being performed without your consent during birth - that you feel obligated to do for the doctor!⁠
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Medical misogyny shows up in the language that is used, the subtle coercions that happen, and the usurping of our power in sometimes small but insidious ways.⁠
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What happens in a medical encounter should be for you. With your confident informed consent. When you hear this type of language, learn to recognize it so you can stay in your power and authority. You never have to do anything with your body for anyone else. You never have to agree to procedures that you do not think are best for you. You are in charge.⁠
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Your body, your rules.⁠
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For more info on how being a "good girl" in the doctor's office can actually be hazardous to your health sometimes, head to the link in bio.⁠
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📷: @feministmidwife - thank you for sharing these words and important conversations!

Because the world was and will continued to be ins

Because the world was and will continued to be inspired. <3 Chadwick Boseman <3 may have passed away, but his legacy will live forever. Just like Wakanda. While I was genuinely inspired by the entire cast, production, and exquisite design of Black Panther, Chadwick's stellar representation of a Black superhero changed the narrative for a ton of little ones the world over. All of his work is golden. Thank you for your contribution that inspired us all. Rest well King. #chadwickboseman #blackpanther #WakandaForever #WakandaBeginnings #onceuponaflashphotography

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Today is International Rainbow Baby Day. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

A rainbow baby is one born after the loss of their elder sibling. Rainbow babies are a sign of hope and beauty after a difficult storm. Celebrate your miracle rainbow babies and hold space for yourself today. Sending so much love to all those who have experienced loss today and every day.

“Rainbows remind us that even after the darkest clouds, and the fiercest winds, there is still beauty.” – Katrina Mayer

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Dogs can smell hormonal changes in your body.
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They can sense that something about you is different and they can also see your physical changes happening.
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As the birth of your baby grows nearer, your pal may again sense these changes and may become extra clingy and extra protective.
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They may follow you around to make sure you are ok.
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PhotoCred: @anagarbulho

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Birth isn’t the only place you see the energy shift.

Call it what you want- spiritual, full of energy, magical— that is what reproductive care CAN be.

Folks walking in and going out informed and better because of the experiences they have and the care they receive.

Just as much as a birth can be transformative, so can alleviation of menopausal symptoms, guidance through infertility, a normal Pap (after several abnormal), a breastfeeding consult, support through an abortion, treatment of infections, and more.

It is the energy given, received, and maintained during our encounters with one another. This is for the provider, patient/client/family, healthcare team and staff member.

This work spans beyond strangers meeting to the connection at the root of all of us (if we let it). Healing work is energy exchange. It’s never too late to recognize, unlearn, and readjust to this notion. After all, we are all spirit— aren’t we?

#healing #healingwork #birth #reproductivecare #qualitycare #energy #spiritual #birthwork #infertility #menopause #menarche #abortion #contraception #birthcontrol #reproductiveconditions #pregnancy #labor #postpartum #sec #pelvicfloorhealth #mentalhealth #midwifelife #thevaginachronicles

Loved learning from @neonatalresuscitation . I hav

Loved learning from @neonatalresuscitation . I have taken a lot of hosptial based NRP classes but Karen’s are designed for out of hosptial birth and the difference leads to feeling confident in what we may face at home. Birth is designed to work when no one is around and when everything is normal we are hands off. If babies need us to help them that’s where these skills come in. Giving babies breaths to help push the fluid out of their lungs and oxygenate their blood is a skill that requires practice, grounding, and confidence. I love this little trick and the others Karen taught us to help quiet the panic that could set in when faced with a compromised baby. She also reminds us to talk to the babies about their experience (they are there too!) and the family especially when the danger has passed and all is well.

In addition to supporting families during pregnanc

In addition to supporting families during pregnancy and birth I also am the director of Health Imperatives - Nantucket.

Don’t you wish you could go get some ice cream and don’t you wish you could receive health care after work? You can!!!

Did you know:
-Sexual and Reproductive health care is available Tuesdays from 5-7pm!
-We bill insurance for your care or offer a sliding fee scale for those who are uninsured or need confidential care.
- Prep/ Pep medication is available to reduce the risk of HIV infections.
- We offer gender affirming hormone therapy
- All firms of birth control are available and we are happy to walk you through your options.
- STI testing, treatment, and risk reduction counseling is available .
- Annual exams including paps and HPV testing and Gardasil vaccines are available
- Services are offered in English , Spanish, and Portuguese

Ice cream is delicious and this week at Island Kitchen if you order “Chocolate is Imperative “ a portion of the sale will go back to supporting the clinic. It’s a win win!

Pictured are the staff of the Sexual and Reproductive health clinic. They are working late tonight. Also pictured is some ice cream from Island Kitchen. Go grab a cup or a cone and support Health Imperatives!

Neonatal Resuscitation re-certification. I love Ka

Neonatal Resuscitation re-certification. I love Karen Strange’s training. Reminds us all relationships are about safety and consent, including our relationship and care for the baby.

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🌸Celebrating human milk and feeding in all it's beautiful forms! Botanicals depicted support lactation: Fenugreek, blessed thistle, and alfalfa.

🌸Happy World Breastfeeding week, 2020.

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This week is World Breastfeeding Week, a time to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. Our WIC programs provide breastfeeding support education, including classes and support groups. To find out more, go here: http://ow.ly/t2Z250AQnZ6. You also can call our Plymouth WIC office at 508-747-4933 or our Cape Cod WIC office at 508-771-7896

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Welcome to World Breastfeeding Month 🤱🏽! .
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We celebrate this act of liberation, of nurturing, and movement of justice. .
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Breastfeeding is an act of revolution. That is NOT to say that if there are complications or the inability to breastfeed that you are not radical! ✊🏾 Feeding your child (in whatever method you are able) in the midst of criticism, unsolicited advice, and judgement is still revolutionary!!! ✊🏾 Do you realize that you are sustaining life that was once inside of you or a part of you or planned for??? That is pure magic! .
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Breastfeeding is a journey, an experience— it is life changing. We must continue to uplift this narrative and support birthers/parents with this path! .
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Happy breastfeeding y’all! Share a 🤱🏽 if you’re celebrating! .
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#breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #worldbreastfeedingmonth #breastfeed #chestfeeding #lactation #lactationsupport #breastmilk #skintoskin #lactationeducation #lactationsupport #ibclc #birthworker #midwifery #thevaginachronicles

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𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏. ⁣
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Stop comparing yourself. ⁣
Stop punishing yourself. ⁣
Stop changing yourself.⁣
Stop hurting yourself.⁣
Stop questioning yourself.⁣
Stop judging yourself.⁣
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Start loving yourself⁣
Start accepting yourself⁣
Start complimenting yourself⁣
Start believing in yourself⁣
Start BEING yourself
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FYI ~ Pic taken ONE day apart
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#bodypositive #instavsreality #bodypositivity #selflove #bekindtoyourself #loveyourself #selflove #normalisenormalbodys #effyourbeautystandards #youarebeautiful #loveyourcurves #curvy #comdadmum #nutureyourbody #fourthtrimester #birthingbody #nipplecare #selfcare #celebratemysize #caesarean #csection #selfworthmovement #stretchmarks #bopo #loveyourbody #bhfyp #mombod #mummybody

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Fertility is a part of sexual power.
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The sensual subjective experiences we have in our sexual bodies are not well suited to be quantified or qualified by technology.

The texture of my fluids 💦
the texture & the position of my cervix 🧿

Are sensual sexual & subjective.

They cannot be predicted perfectly by a computer application.

✨2 out of the 3 primary fertility signals are
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✨FELT experiences.

The computer applications available to help manage our fertility can only perfectly track one out of the three primary fertility signals: waking body temperature. Their predictive algorithms can’t feel the sweet softness or gooey wetness of our bodies.

Only we sentient sensual creatures can feel these feelings, & these feelings (along with others!) can be used to asses our fertility.
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💦fluids
🧿cervical position / texture
⚡️are sensual felt experiences more profound than reductionist data for algorithms⚡️

The Conscious Contraception Skillshare invites participants to learn the sensual art of fertility awareness as part of body sovereignty & ecstatic sexuality.

As much as data & thinking define our contraceptive practice, fertility awareness & body literacy invoke profound states of being & feeling.
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Gratitude for my many colleagues in fertility awareness education including @cycleawareness the creatress of this meme. The original accompanying post is worth a read!! #knowledgeispower #ama #fertility #sexuality #consciouscontraception #contraception #abortion #menstruation #hormones #nutrition #plantmedicine #wombwisdom #wisdom #wombhealing #fertilityawareness

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