Peridot Perinatal Co.

If you're not familiar already, a doula is a guide who provides several styles of support to birthing people and perinatal populations during their journey. These pillars of support may vary in phrasing but typically include educational, physical, advocacy, and emotional support!

Emotional support during the perinatal period is not only nice to have, but greatly impacts the occurrence of perinatal mood disorders such as Postpartum Depression or Anxiety. Having support from someone who knows the in's and out's can relieve many of your worries, and give you a safe and compassionate place to lay down your fears.

Don't believe me? Check the stats! For more information about doula / birth support and where to locate it, feel free to comment below or send me a message!

Wondering what to get for an expecting family this holiday season?

Give the gift of support! Whether it be doula services, a chestfeeding or newborn class, or setting up a meal train for nutritious meals after baby arrives - the special family in your life will feel so grateful you gifted a long lasting experience.

Link in bio for self-paced perinatal courses ;-)

It’s not my responsibility to tell you what’s right, wrong, or best for your family. It is however, my responsibility to ensure you have a firm understanding of your options, support available, and feel both comfortable and confident enough to pursue all of your goals whether as a parent or an individual. Our time together is utilized to uncover what lingering doubts or anxieties are limiting your opportunities and restricting your capabilities as a parent.

There's a wealth of information surrounding pregnancy hormones.. but what about hormones (specifically HRT) IN pregnancy?

HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is commonly used in Transgender and Gender Diverse folx, and many believe that the use of Testosterone for example will cause infertility. This is NOT true! While testosterone therapy has been shown to alter the composition of the ovaries, resulting in lesser likelihood of pregnancy, this does not mean it is impossible or that contraceptives are not necessary.

Additionally, it's important to note that even if no periods occur while on Testosterone therapy - pregnancy is still very possible. Even without the typical symptoms, ovulation may still take place irregularly.

So... now what?
First and foremost, always contact your prescriber for any health condition changes such as pregnancy. They will have you pause hormone therapy, as it is considered teratogenic (may cause birth defects) to a developing fetus. The timeline for re-introducing HRT will vary family to family, and include factors like healing and whether or not the parent will be chestfeeding.

Learn anything new? Lingering questions? Let me know!

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