My name is Jessica Vining and I am a certified birth doula serving in the OKC Metro Area. I love all things related to childbirth and babies, vegetarian meals and my cats. I currently live in Norman, Oklahoma with my wonderful husband Scott.
Category Archives: Babies
What We Learn Before We’re Born
Fantastic video on the influence of experience during the nine months prior to birth!
FDA Cautions Against Keepsake Ultrasounds
The following is an article cautioning against the unnecessary use of ultrasounds. Though it is a bit long, the information is incredibly important and worth reading if you are considering scheduling a medically-unnessecary ultrasound. It was written in 2004 by … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Global Issues
Tagged FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Pregnancy, Prenatal development, Ultrasound
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Two Births in One Week!
Well, I had a busy week (as did two very special mommas and two incredibly supportive daddies). The first birth lasted 22 hours and ended with a beautiful baby boy latching on immediately and nursing away contentedly. Welcome to the … Continue reading
More Business of Being Born!
Alright, after a brief vacation from blog posting I am back! And I bring with me good news, stay tuned!
Penny Simkin Explains Delayed Cord Clamping
Posted in Babies, Global Issues, The Female Body, Videos
Tagged Delayed Cord Clamping, Placenta, Umbilical Cord
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Craniosacral Therapy for Infants and Children
Craniosacral Therapy is an incredibly gentle and noninvasive physical therapy that can help infants and children with various physical problems. Though this description seems vague, it is intended to be quite broad as the benefits of such therapy are quite … Continue reading
Songs For The Delivery Room
Songs For The Delivery Room: One Woman’s Playlist : NPR. Choosing a playlist for birth has recently become popular here in the United States. Like many other life altering events (graduations, weddings, etc), the birthing experience seems to demand some … Continue reading
Discount on Slings and More!
Hey blogees (aka, people who mistakenly believe my words can lead to enlightenment), I have come across an awesome online deal for you breastfeeding (or soon to be breastfeeding) mommies.
Posted in Babies, Products
Tagged Babies, Babywearing, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Covers, Breastfeeding Products, Equipment, Shopping, Slings
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Breast Crawl Video
Amazing video of newborn preforming the “breast crawl.” Babies are born to breastfeed! (breast crawl starts a few minutes into the video, hang in there!) Breast Crawl Video – Initiation of Breastfeeding by Breast Crawl.
Posted in Babies, Global Issues, Videos
Tagged Breast, Breastfeeding, Breastmilk, Health, Infant
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