Selah's Red Tent

06/01/2026

We at Selahs are passionate about teaching the facts about birth. We teach the 6 healthy birth practices from the World Health Organization and Lamaze. Call to sign up for birth education: 810-228-5686. June classes start Wednesday, June 3, from 5-7 pm. 🤩

Here is a fact you may want to know before choosing interventions. God bless you!

“The epidural only stays in the mother’s back.”

That’s one of the biggest lies women are told in modern obstetrics.

Many epidurals contain opioids like fentanyl.

And yes, those medications can cross the placenta and reach the baby.

Yet somehow we’re expected to believe drugs powerful enough to numb labor, alter hormones, drop blood pressure, require continuous monitoring, IV fluids, urinary catheters, positioning restrictions, and additional interventions have absolutely zero impact on breastfeeding?

Interesting.

Because breastfeeding is not just about “milk.”

It’s an intricate hormonal and neurological dance between mother and baby.

Labor hormones matter.
Oxytocin matters.
Catecholamines matter.
Alertness matters.
Skin-to-skin matters.
The newborn’s reflexes matter.

And epidurals can potentially influence all of those things.

Possible effects discussed in research include:
⚡ sleepier babies after birth
⚡ altered newborn feeding behaviors
⚡ difficulty with latch in some dyads
⚡ delayed first feed
⚡ reduced maternal mobility during labor
⚡ increased intervention rates that can further impact breastfeeding
⚡ higher likelihood of separation, extra monitoring, or instrumental delivery in some cases
⚡ altered hormonal signaling during labor and postpartum

That does not mean every epidural ruins breastfeeding.

Plenty of women breastfeed successfully after epidurals.

But pretending there are no trade-offs whatsoever is not “pro-woman.”

Women deserve full informed consent.

Not watered-down marketing slogans designed to keep compliance high.

And before people scream:
“Formula exists!”
“Fed is best!”
“Healthy baby is all that matters!”

Stop right there.

The point is women deserve accurate information about how interventions may influence physiology so they can make decisions that align with their goals.

You cannot claim birth interventions are harmless while simultaneously admitting they alter labor, hormones, contractions, blood pressure, fetal heart rate patterns, mobility, pushing, temperature regulation, and newborn behavior.

Birth physiology and breastfeeding physiology are connected.
They are not separate systems.

And women deserve to know that before signing consent forms. God bless you and your birth! His birth His way!! 🙌🙏

05/28/2026

This pain is purposeful, intermittent, anticipated and NORMAL. No fear! You got this because God has you!

05/16/2026

Amazed at these beautiful women who have recently birthed their babies and are now on their motherhood journey with their babies earthside, to raise them in the way they should go so they won’t depart from it. 🙌

It takes patience, time and consistency to be a good parent. 🤗

Selahs red tent is here for you. 🙏

Come and learn how to develop this amazing tiny human. 🤩

Relax and enjoy the yummy lunches and deep conversations to support one another in this journey called motherhood. 😴

Tuesday from 11-3 pm. Call for more information 810-228-5686.

05/09/2026

Feeling unheard, feared, or anxious about your birth?

Come to Selah's Red Tent Birth Education and Advocacy training on Saturday May 16 from 10-1 pm. We are starting our May birth education classes. Sign up by calling 810-228-5686.

We would love to empower you regarding your birth preferences. Birth is a miraculous physiological event that God created.

Come and learn from our birth educators how amazing your body is and how your baby has a job to do in finding its way out of the womb.

You will leave feeling empowered and able to birth your baby naturally without fear.

04/21/2026

We are honored to serve the Lord through Selah's Red Tent Joyful Journey program, birth education, and Tender Touch overnight program, giving glory, honor, and praise to Him. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve lunch once a month for our Tuesday Joyful Journey class. We also have an ongoing need for donations of toilet paper, paper towels, paper products, tea, bath supplies, bubble bath for postpartum care, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and water bottles. Always keep us in your prayers to follow the Lord's leading. Please contact Leslie at 810-228-5686 to volunteer or donate. God bless you!

04/11/2026

We congratulate the mothers who have successfully completed the inaugural year of our joyful journey program alongside their babies, utilizing our extensive range of support services, child development resources, community engagement opportunities, and personalized care. The program is held every Tuesday from 11 am to 3 pm, featuring nutritious meals, engaging activities, and spiritual support. Additionally, we provide complimentary laundry facilities.

04/11/2026

Here’s a momma who is trying to make a difference by putting all the resources in one place. Thank you for doing this! God bless you! She was one of Selahs first mommas at our home. Share and follow

Connecting families, women, men and little ones with the resources and support they need to thrive.

03/19/2026

❤️🫀 The placenta is an extremely intelligent, temporary organ your body grows during pregnancy to oxygenate and nourish your baby. After birth, it typically separates on its OWN as the uterus contracts.

In physiologic (undisturbed) third stage:
• The uterus continues contracting
• The placenta naturally detaches from the uterine wall
• It’s delivered without force, pushing or traction

Rushing this process, especially with early pulling (traction) or unnecessary intervention can increase risks like:
• Retained placental fragments
• Hemorrhage
• Pain / discomfort

(Not med advice) In certain medical situations, removing the placenta ASAP can be necessary, but that is not the case for most standard deliveries. You’re allowed to say PAUSE, and ask for some time for your placenta to detach naturally. ❤️🫀

02/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday From the Father!

Heart-Shaped Healing: Fetal cells can linger in a mother's body for decades, potentially helping to repair damage to her heart, brain, or liver. What an astonishing miracle! God's divine craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of His creation.

02/15/2026

This is a message of love from your Heavenly Father, reminding you He deeply cherishes and loves you so!