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Let's meet here, in this space…to talk shop abou

Let's meet here, in this space…to talk shop about motherhood, all stages of it. My hope is that you’ll find a community of support, acceptance, and friendship. Together we’ll celebrate the victories, grieve the losses, and find our footing on everything in between. I will not claim to be an expert, just a fellow mama who’s gone before some of you, gleaning wisdom and experience along the way. I’m happy to share! I’m also constantly learning. I truly believe in a founding principle of our family’s homeschool, that there’s something to learn in every day and the love of learning is a lifelong pursuit. Won’t you join me? Read the blog and follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Let’s create our most beautiful motherhood.

#childbirtheducation #mothersday #dancingforbirth #newborn #postpartum #sisterhood #mamamentor #doula #gentlebirth #motherhood #baby #birth

MOTHERHOOD...ahhhh. I’ll remind you that those l

MOTHERHOOD...ahhhh. I’ll remind you that those little people that come with the job are awesome creatures. They’re constantly teaching us, stretching us, challenging us, and unconditionally loving us through this great experiment called motherhood. Those first borns should get a special medal for being our guinea pigs. Yet, just when we think we have it all figured out, those caboose babies sneak a ride on the soul-train and shake-up the whole place. Gotta love those babes! All that to say, babies are wonderful. The kids they grow into are pretty cool. Even the teens are quite incredible, especially at helping us put feet to the fire we’ve been preaching for the past decade or so. It all comes full-circle when our chicklets are launched and come back to the nest with new babies. The fun, mostly the love, is never-ending.

#doula #baby #dancingforbirth #postpartum #motherhood #mothersday #childbirtheducation #mamamentor #newborn #sisterhood #birth #gentlebirth

Women are social creatures; we need each other. If

Women are social creatures; we need each other. If left alone for too long, self-doubt begins to creep in and steal our joy. No mommy guilt here! There are a million ways to be an amazing mama. Let me say that again…there are a million ways to be an amazing mama. Say it. Hear it. Claim it. Believe it. Share it. Mothers need each other to lift us up and remind us of who we really are. We are so much more than spit-up stains, yoga pants, and messy buns. Don’t get me wrong…most days I’m rockin’ my crazy curls. I consider it a great day when I can stay in my pjs all.day.long. And coffee + wine are considered important food groups. lol Welcome to the sisterhood, Mama. I'm happy you're here.

#newborn #motherhood #childbirtheducation #birth #gentlebirth #dancingforbirth #baby #mothersday #doula #postpartum #mamamentor #sisterhood

I have a heart for motherhood. I love the wild rid

I have a heart for motherhood. I love the wild ride of the journey. It’s never the same scenery. While some paths look vaguely familiar, it’s a new and exciting adventure every step of the way. You are growing a human, or chasing a toddler, nurturing a child, or guiding a teen! That’s no feeble task, my friend. When a child is born, so is a mother. Let that sink in. Never before did your unique-self exist. Yes, you may have been a mother before. You may have birthed a child, or maybe you didn’t. Maybe your journey began another way. But before you were a mother you were a different person. Congratulations! You’re fresh, exciting, and new. That in itself is cause for celebration. So let me be the first to wish you a Happy Mother's Day!!

#postpartum #dancingforbirth #birth #doula #motherhood #gentlebirth #baby #childbirtheducation #newborn #mamamentor #mothersday

Hey, I'd like to reintroduce myself. I've taken a

Hey, I'd like to reintroduce myself. I've taken a short sabbatical as our family moved out of state, but I'm back at it, only in a new home town. I see you and I'm ready to connect & serve. So settle in and make yourself comfortable. You’re most likely here because you’re a mother. I am too. I’m happy you’re here. I’m a wife, a mama of six, a Grana to seven, a sister, a daughter, a separate but wonderfully connected human being. I wear many hats as a homeschooler, birth and postpartum doula, Dancing for Birth™ instructor, sacred space holder, and GentleBirth™ educator. I bet you have a stack of hats too. I bet those hats change a lot, maybe even within the day. That’s one of the beauties of motherhood. It’s a forever changing journey. Come walk with me through motherhood. We'll create a beautiful story.

#motherhood #dancingforbirth #baby #birth #pregnancy #doula #postpartum #gentlebirth #childbirtheducation

May your belly be full. May your heart be happy. M

May your belly be full.
May your heart be happy.
May your spirit find peace.
May your home be filled with laughter, love, and warmth.
Merry Christmas!

Knowledge is Power!! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

Our Dancing For Birth™ Masterclass Series brings you powerful and engaging wisdom on a variety of topics, from global birth and parenting visionaries.

Your host, Dancing For Birth™ founder Stephanie Larson, has dedicated 20+ years to bringing bliss to families all over the world through her revolutionary Dancing For Birth™ birth method and prenatal-postpartum class. Yes! Birth can be like this!

Check out a masterclass now:
https://www.dancingforbirth.com/masterclass-series-expert-advice

#bellissimamas #doulalove #motherhood #pregnancy #prenatal #postpartum #postnatal #birthdoula #birth #childbirth #birthsupport #childbirthpreparation #gentlebirth #midwifery #doula #mamamentor #blessings #naturalbirth #siblingpreparation #breastfeeding #holdingspace #selfcare #honoryourbody #intuition #dancingforbirth #masterclasses #stephanielarson

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Thank you to all the moms who inspire us with thei

Thank you to all the moms who inspire us with their strength, intelligence, and love.

We wish you a happy Mother's Day filled with love, laughter, and of course, lots of dancing!

(((A big hug to those who are missing their mom or their child today.)))

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Feet are foundational!! Children's shoes are so im

Feet are foundational!! Children's shoes are so important for their growth. Some studies suggest that your child’s gait is fully formed by age three, even though the bones of the feet continue developing until they are 18-20yo.

Children who have just begun walking should wear soft-soled shoes, or better yet - go barefoot when it's safe to do so! The kinds of shoes that you should avoid for newly walking children include:

👣Flip flops
👣Shoes with Velcro® straps
👣Crocs™ (or other similar shoes that don’t stay on securely)
👣Shoes that serve no function other than fashion
👣Shoes with any type of elevated heel (even a small one)

While going barefoot is good for a child’s foot development, you may wish to have your child wear shoes to prevent injuries to their foot, such as stubbed toes, splinters, or broken toenails. If your child has suffered from any of these types of injuries, especially on a frequent basis, they may be safer wearing appropriate shoes even when indoors.

Measure your child's foot every 2 months to assess for growth. A properly fit shoe should have at least 1/2 - 1 inch of wiggle room.

How do you know if a shoe fits properly? Not good: Pressing thumb on the shoe to see how much room there is. The problem is that kids retract their toes by reflex, so the foot is rolled under. The better solution is to place one hand on the top front of the shoe so that child can’t draw the toes up. Then, with the other hand, check the space at the heel. Source: https://www.blitzresults.com/en/shoe-study-childrens-shoe-sizes/

What do you think? . . . . . . You may have heard

What do you think?
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You may have heard that the deep squat is a good position for birth. However….

“The deep squat can reduce the space in your pelvic outlet, and reduce your pelvic mobility. So unless your body is guiding you into this position, avoid the deep squat during late stage labor, transition, and pushing.” -Stephanie Larson, DFB Founder

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #labor #mom #bellissimamas #birthpositions #optimalpositioning

shannon@bellissimamas.com #birthwithoutfear #blis

shannon@bellissimamas.com

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Just B-R-E-A-T-H-E #birthwithoutfear #blissfulbir

Just B-R-E-A-T-H-E

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #birthday #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #bellissimamas #labor #babies #mom

Celebrate Mother Earth!! #birthwithoutfear #bliss

Celebrate Mother Earth!!

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #birthday #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #bellissimamas #labor #babies #mom

My Dancing for Birth™ Mama Circle is an amazing

My Dancing for Birth™ Mama Circle is an amazing time set aside to nurture YOU!!

🌼 Celebrate Motherhood
💙 Childbirth Education
🌸 Feel Good Movement

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #birthday #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #bellissimamas #labor #babies #mom

What to expect at my Dancing for Birth™ class:

What to expect at my Dancing for Birth™ class:

❤️ Celebration of Motherhood
🧡 Fee Good Gentle Movement through Dance
💛 Childbirth Education
💚 Community in Sisterhood
💙 Birth & Postpartum Doula Wisdom
💜 Mama Mentor with over 31 years of Experience

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #birthday #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #bellissimamas #labor #babies

Weigh-in, Mamas! What do you think? . . . . . . If

Weigh-in, Mamas! What do you think?
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If you said Myth you’re right!

According to the CDC, “Pregnant or postpartum women should do at least 150 minutes (for example, 30 minutes a day, five days a week) of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, during and after their pregnancy. Physical activity does not increase your chances of low-birth weight, early delivery, or early pregnancy loss.”

Dancing is not only a healthy form of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum, it’s also a fun activity. It keeps your heart and lungs healthy, improves mood (Can you say, "Happy Hormones"?!!), helps with mobility, and increases muscle tone. It will also help you with balance as your center of gravity shifts, to help you avoid injury.

Dancing For Birth™ class nurtures your healthy pregnancy during all three trimesters as it enhances your emotional and physical wellbeing. Get specialized prenatal fitness created by Dancing for Birth™ creator Stephanie Larson, a renowned birth expert, along with evidence-based childbirth and parenting education.

Sign up to join my Dancing For Birth™ session, taught by a DONA certified birth & postpartum doula, prenatal & postpartum fitness instructor, childbirth educator, and mama mentor with over 30 years of mothering experience.

April 18th - May 30th in Auburn, CA

For more information, visit BellissiMamas.com

#dancingforbirth #pregnancy #exercise #fitness #postpartum #class #healthy #prenatal #postnatal #firsttrimester #secontrimester #thirdtrimester

TODAY!!! 6pm 101 Orange Street, Suite C, Auburn

TODAY!!!

6pm

101 Orange Street, Suite C, Auburn, CA

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #birthday #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #bellissimamas #labor #babies #mom

A 2020 study published in the Journal of Obstetric

A 2020 study published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing found that dance and music during active labor reduced both pain and fear. The study concluded that dance and music are "easy for nurses and midwives to use, affordable, and effective, and they enable a woman and her partner to be actively engaged in the woman's care."

#birthwithoutfear #blissfulbirth #easierbirth #dancingforbirth #labordance #pleasurablebirth #naturalbirth #birth #howtobirth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #newborn #postpartum #motherhood #midwife #homebirth #childbirth #birthdoula #family #maternity #birthday #momlife #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #bellissimamas #labor #babies #mom

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