Havah Birth Sevices LLC

08/05/2026

With conflicting information and opinions, many families wonder, is water birth safe?

A 2023 meta-analysis published in theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AJOG)
examined maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with planned water birth.

Key Findings

• No Increase in Serious Neonatal Complications
• Respiratory Outcomes Were Not Worse With Water Birth
• Slightly Increased Risk of Umbilical Cord Avulsion — But Still Rare
• Maternal Outcomes Were Favorable

Water birth was associated with:
• Lower rates of severe perineal trauma
• High maternal satisfaction
• Reduced need for pharmacologic pain management

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/12/is-water-birth-safe-what-ajog-recent-meta-analysis-found/

👇🏽 Did you have a water birth?

07/29/2026

Check this out!
We love EBB!!!

Fundal massage, also known as uterine massage, is often performed as a routine procedure after birth, but research shows it does little to prevent postpartum hemorrhage and can be painful for many. On today's replay episode of the EBB Podcast, nurse, community educator, and advocate Barbie Christianson joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to talk about the myths surrounding this common postpartum procedure and how it connects to broader patterns of obstetric violence in maternity care.

Barbie explains the difference between a fundal assessment, a routine massage, and the massage used to treat active postpartum hemorrhage, and walks through what the evidence actually shows about each approach. She also shares trauma-informed scripts that nurses and providers can use to explain what they are doing and obtain informed consent, even in urgent, fast moving situations. Learn how unit culture, staffing, and fear based practice patterns can affect whether an unnecessary intervention becomes the default standard of care, and how to speak up and advocate for respectful care.

🎧 Listen now to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast - REPLAY: EBB 267 – Debunking Myths about Fundal Massage with Barbie Christianson, RN

ebbirth.com/267

Link in our bio. 🔗

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07/28/2026

This is a cause close to our heart! Our little Miriam is an embryo adopted baby!!!

Embryo adoption could be an option for many couples struggling with infertility, or like us have a familial genetic condition that we do not want to pass on to any more children. It is estimated that there are over a million embryos in cryopreservation limbo in the United States that belong to families that no longer plan to have more children.

“Now 12 months old, Thaddeus is growing into a mobile baby on the verge of a curious toddler with a strong love for his dad, tacos, and learning. His mom, Lindsey, provided an update on how he is doing to the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program."

If you are on Facebook, click the link below to read more! Or if you are on Instagram, DM us for the link. https://embryoadoption.org/2026/07/update-worlds-oldest-baby/

07/27/2026

Pendleton has a good pregnancy resource center as well! Their services include free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, as well as classes and little baby boutique

Hope With Options, Pendleton, OR offers Free Pregnancy tests, abortion education, confidential support for those having an unexpected pregnancy.

07/27/2026

For me…🤐💙🤐🩷🤐🩷🥳🩷
There was some really fun aspects of having a surprise and some really fun aspects of finding out in advance.

What is your preference? What are some fun ways you have shared the news of your coming baby with your friends and family?

07/23/2026

TruCare is our pregnancy resource in Hermiston, they are amazing to work with!!!

Check out the resources for childbearing women and families and if you are a community member not in this stage of life currently consider supporting them.

https://trucareprc.com/

07/22/2026

“Motherhood don’t break you it makes you.” It has definitely has taught me some much needed heard lessons, and given me eternal purpose. One of the best things that have ever happened to me.

07/21/2026

We are so excited about this local resource!!! Kayla and I were just talking about the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy, especially for postpartum women. I was surprised and overjoyed to learn that Hermiston with its resource limitations actually has a pelvic floor physical therapist and not only do we have one, but she is AWESOME!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Hello! My name is Emily Wood and I am a physical therapist specializing in Women’s Health. I am local to the area, born in Pendleton, raised in Helix, Oregon and am back to living in the Helix area with my husband and daughter. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Montana and then went on to get my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Idaho State University.
Starting in PT school, I began the journey of gaining the extra course work and knowledge required for the field of pelvic health. I have chosen to focus primarily on patients with female anatomy and am trained to care for a variety of pelvic floor related issues including urinary and f***l incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain and pain with intimacy, tailbone pain/injury, diastasis recti, constipation, as well as orthopedic and pelvic floor issues related to pregnancy and postpartum.
I enjoy balancing my work life with caring for my daughter, helping my husband on the farm, and copious different hobbies and projects. My main hobbies though include crocheting, gardening, baking, reading, and of course, various avenues of exercise!
You can find me at Eastern Oregon Physical Therapy in Hermiston, Oregon. The phone number for the clinic is 541-567-5678, the fax is 541-567-2110 and our address is 1725 N 1st St Ste D Hermiston OR 97838 (It's the old Cottage Flowers building). We also have a website where you can find additional information: www.machtherapy.com

07/21/2026

The oldest mom that I have supported to have an out of hospital birth was 48. Being over 40 can come with some additional risk factors but does not by itself risk you out of an out of hospital birth. We are definitely seeing this shift in the birth world. 🤰🏻

For the first time in U.S. history, women in their 40s are having more babies than teenagers.

Since 1990, teen births have declined by 73%, while births to women ages 40 and older have increased by 193%.

Families are choosing to have children later in life for many reasons, including education, careers, financial stability, relationships, and advances in fertility care.

Knowing the challenges of teen parenthood, this can be great news.

No matter when someone begins their parenting journey, evidence-based education and individualized support can help families make informed decisions every step of the way.

👇🏽 Were you surprised by this shift in birth trends?
How old were you when you had children?