2016 Recap for nYn

It's always fun to look back at the previous year and reflect upon the many families that I was honored to support. In 2016, I attended 11 births and served 3 postpartum families.  Here's a glance at my birth doula stats. 

• Boys (5), Girls (6)
• 1st baby (4), 2nd baby (4), 3rd baby (3)
• Earliest Gestation (38w 4d), Latest Gestation (41 w 0d)  
• Shortest Labor (75 minutes), Longest Labor (31 hours)
• Birth Locations: Williamson, Vanderbilt, St. Thomas Midtown, and homebirth
• Midwives (36%), OB (74%)
• Planned Unmedicated (64%), Epidural (37%)
• Pitocin (27%), Epesitotomies (0), Tearing (45%)
• VBAC (2 - 100% success)
• Vaginal (90%), Cesarean (10%)
• Induction (36%)​

READ TESTIMONIALS

I was also curious to see what information you found most helpful on our website. Here's a quick look back at the top posts for 2016.

1. Sample Birth Plan
2. Natural Flu Shot
3. Getting Started With Essential Oils
4. 5 Tips for a Faster Cesarean Recovery
5. Alternative to Maternity Insurance
6. Water Filters for Chromium 6
7. iPhone Pregnancy Affirmations

I am looking forward to what 2017 will bring. If you are expecting, reach out today to secure a doula. Our schedules are filling up fast!

CONTACT US

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Staci Bishop, CD, HCHD is a certified birth & postpartum doula serving families in and around Nashville, TN. She's passionate about all things birth and babies. Contact her today at nurturingYOUnaturally@gmail.com.