Havah Birth Sevices LLC

10/06/2026

I have heard some really funny songs on mom’s labor play list. Here are a few you may want to consider adding to your labor playlist… 🤩🤣

09/05/2026

One of the great options in Hermiston for Chiropractic and massage during pregnancy as well as for infants and children. They also specialize in working with kids who have autism or ADHD. 🥰

Balance Chiropractic and massage provides specific diversified chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, PT modalities. Se habla Español. Insurance and cash both accepted.

08/27/2026

I love this birth plan especially the short version. It is perfect!

08/26/2026

08/06/2026

"Pregnant patients supported by doulas services are 68% less likely to undergo CD than those receiving standard prenatal care…”.
This always boggles my mind, but you can’t argue with the numbers. And, in Oregon all insurances are required to cover doula care, doing their best to eliminate any barriers in having one to support you at your birth. Our student midwife, Kayla, is a doula, and we have a local doula list. Message us if you would like the list!

Doulas cannot guarantee birth outcomes, no one can.

However, research shows that working with a doula reduces the likelihood of a c-section.

Some c-sections are absolutely medically indicated. But based on our high c-section rates, we know that many are not medically necessary.

A meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology stated:

"Pregnant patients supported by doulas services are 68% less likely to undergo CD than those receiving standard prenatal care, more likely to have IAVD, and have no difference in epidural rates. Additional research is needed to elucidate the impact of doula services on neonatal outcomes. Nonetheless, doula support services represent a promising intervention to decrease the high rates of caesarean section in the United States."

A 68% reduced risk of c-section is absolutely statistically significant. It means compared to those without doula support, they are less likely to have a c-section (some will still have medically necessary ones or even opt for elective).

When a c-section does occur even with doula support, many parents report having a better understanding of why it became necessary AND feel more like they were active participants in the decision-making process.

Study linked below.

👇🏽 Does this study surprise you?

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.