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The Birth Sling by Dr Jess Michaels®

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✨We support women to achieve their goal of a natural birth!
✨Check out our labour position tutorial 🎥
✨Created by an Osteopath & Mum @dr.jess.michaels

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Labor looked different for me with the support of @the.birth.sling 🤍 Unbox it with me to see the support it can provide for you. #labor #laboranddelivery #birth #labortools #tensmachine

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Got your ticket (or 5) yet? Gotta be in to win it 🎟️!
Head over to our website to be in the draw to win some amazing prizes donated by some very generous business we love.

Link: https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/store/p129/2026raffle.html

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@the.birth.sling

Such a great tool. We love a rebozo (traditional hand woven long scarf from Mexico that can be used in a variety of ways in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum) but recommended to use with a trusted doula or midwife who knows how to use it.

The birth sling is a wonderful tool for anyone to use in labor and is a helpful support at the end of pregnancy to stay in a squat position or support while sitting upright on a ball.

Positions, movements, and comfort measures in labor is the area most couples want to learn and we understand why. With so much out of our hands, these are the things we know we can provide and recommend to help the labor process.

Join us for our next series starting NEXT WEEK! This is the last opportunity before the new year. If you are due End of December through February this is the series for you! Reach out with any questions. Link in bio to sign up.

#labor #birth #pregnancy #postpartum #childbirthed

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It’s okay to be scared. Because I am not.

I’ve got you.
For those moments when you feel like you can’t find yourself, I’ll be there to help you find your way back.

I believe in you.
And when you forget to believe in yourself, I’ll be there to remind you.

Through connection, communication, trust, and unwavering, unconditional, uninterrupted support, you can feel safe to navigate the unknown, meet the unexpected, and find your own strength.

Your birth. Your way. With someone by your side who believes in you.

You don’t have to do it alone.

Hire me as your doula. 🤍

Maggie Walker | Full Spectrum Doula
16+ years of experience | 300+ births
www.maggiewalker.nl

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Did you know there are so many ways to use the amazing labor tool sling from @the.birth.sling ? 🤗🤰 it is an absolute favorite for a reason!

We have one right here at the Genesis in our main birth suite, and it is a very loved coping tool for our sweet mamas.

Here’s some various ways (but definitely not all!) that the birth sling can be used during labor and various phases of labor! 🤰 (These are just suggestions, you can use any technique at any phase of labor; whatever feels good in the moment is what matters!)

💫Early labor: gentle squats, sways, and light movement to help baby get into good position and lengthen muscles and ligaments. Ideally it’s best to be using light movements in earlier labor to help conserve your energy! But again, doing what feels best is essential. If your body is saying rest, walk, stretch, eat, or even nap, then that is best.

💫Active labor: this is when it’s good to keep things asymmetrical and moving! Combining things like stair walking, curb walking, and some of these birth sling movements (like supported hip circles or squats) are a great way to help baby move down deeper into the pelvis.

💫Transition: most women will probably want to get into the birth tub during transition, but using some of the moves like the full belly supported sway are a great way to help dilate and take pressure off of the lower back.

If you’ve used the birth sling before, which variations did you like the best and what stage of labor were you in? 🤗🤰
#birth #birthcenter #roanoke #roanokeva

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Crazy but it may actually work? #pregnancy #pregnancyhumor

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There is something so sacred about the moment of surrender. 🤍
Hands lifted. Heart open. Trusting God through every wave, every breath, every unknown.
The birth sling allows her to release her weight, lengthen through her torso, and move with her body as baby makes their way down.
Birth is such a powerful reminder that we can be both strong and surrendered. That we don’t have to control every moment to move through it with faith.
Sometimes, we just have to breathe, let go, and trust the process.

#northdallasdoulas #bestdoulaindallas #ndda #birthwithoutfear #waymaker

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A day to slow down, connect, learn and simply be pregnant. 🤍 (this is not birth education. It’s a day just for you mama).

Join Kiran & Jess in the Coffs Hinterland for a nourishing day of prenatal yoga, meditation, birth & breastfeeding preparation, honest conversation, connection and a bit of playful fun with the birth sling.

You’ll leave feeling grounded, nourished and connected to yourself, your baby and other women on the same journey.

✨ Sunday 22nd November
✨ 9:30am–2:30pm
✨ Coffs Hinterland
✨ 12+ weeks pregnant
✨ early bird tickets until 2nd November
✨ Includes lunch, snacks, tea, gift bag + a FREE birth sling @the.birth.sling

Only 12 places available.

Book your place now to secure the $170 early bird ticket. 🤍

Comment “RETREAT” below and I’ll send the link directly to you or head to the link in bio to book.

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I’ve used my birth sling religiously since it came in a few days ago and I know it’s going to make a huge difference for me come labor timeeee!!!

@the.birth.sling @dr.jess.michaels you’re a genius for creating this and an angel for sharing it with the mamas!!! I can’t wait to share more birth sling content with y’all!!!

💥DISCOUNT CODE FOR $10 OFF: LILYCHASTAIN 🔗 in my bio!!!

#thebirthsling #pregnancy #laborprep #selfcare #prenatalfitness

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I absolutely LOVE seeing Witney Carson still burning up the dance floor on Dancing with the Stars, FIVE months pregnant! 🔥🤰💃

And I love even more that a major television network is celebrating and supporting her through it!

As a former professional dancer, I remember genuinely believing that falling pregnant would mean the end of my dancing career.

But after having my first daughter, I was blown away by what my body was capable of. I felt strong, fit and honestly, I was in some of the best shape of my life!

It made me realise that motherhood didn’t have to mean the end of dancing at all.

Of course, my career took a different direction and now I’m DEEP in the wonderful world of pregnancy and birth. 😂

But seeing Witney out there doing what she loves, with her beautiful growing belly, makes me SO happy.

Pregnancy is not a disease. It’s not automatically a reason to stop moving, exercising or doing the things you love.

Every pregnancy is different, but for women with uncomplicated pregnancies, continuing the activities they’re accustomed to can be absolutely wonderful.

MORE OF THIS PLEASE! 👏❤️

Let’s celebrate strong, active pregnant women and stop treating pregnancy like a medical condition in itself.

#WitneyCarson #DWTS #PregnancyFitness #ActivePregnancy #PregnancyMovement StrongMamas

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THE 2026 HOMEBIRTH AWARENESS WEEK RAFFLE IS HERE!

Five beautiful prize packs. Thousands of dollars in incredible goodies. And one wonderful way to support homebirth in NSW.

We’ve brought together an amazing collection of gifts from generous businesses and practitioners to celebrate pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood and family connection.

The best part? You can enter individual prize pack draws or purchase our special all five packs ticket option for just $30.

🎟️ Get your tickets now via our website: https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/store/p129/2026raffle.html

Winners will be drawn at our Homebirth NSW picnic on 30 October 2026, with prizes posted to the winners.

Every ticket helps support Homebirth NSW and our work advocating for access to safe, supported and respectful homebirth in NSW.
A huge thank you to all the generous businesses, practitioners and individuals who donated to make this raffle possible. Your support means so much to our community 🩵

Tag a friend who would love one of these prize packs, and good luck to everyone entering!

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They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.

I’m not sure I agree. 😂

Because when you create something you believe in so deeply, sometimes you work harder than you ever have before.

And that’s exactly where I am right now.

I have SO much passion, inspiration and motivation to share The Birth Sling with the world. Not because I want to sell more products, but because I genuinely believe in what I’ve created and I want more women to know what’s possible when they’re supported to move, trust their bodies and explore their options in birth.

But I’m also deep in my motherhood season. Raising two little girls who need their mama, while trying to grow a business that feels so much bigger than me.

And some days, juggling those two worlds feels almost impossible.

There are late nights, unfinished to do lists, ideas I can’t find the time to bring to life and a constant feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day.

But there’s also so much joy in it all.

Because I love being their mama. And I love this work. And I don’t want to have to choose between the two.

So I’ll keep showing up, even if it’s a little messy. Even if it’s slower than I’d like. Even if most of the work happens after bedtime.

Because I know why I started.

And if I can help even one more woman feel informed, supported and confident in her birth choices, then this work means something. ❤️

Here’s to all the mamas raising babies while trying to bring their big ideas into the world. It’s a lot, isn’t it? 🥹
#Femalefounder #thebirthsling #osteopath #ibclc #birtheducation

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