First Stage

First Stage Cheat Sheet

Light snacks (fruit, nuts, raw vegetables) or light meal
Coconut water for replenishment and hydration
To help promote labor:
- “Homemade Labor Blend”
  - Apply clockwise on stomach
  - Apply on back, little toes, little fingers
  - Massage on inside of ankles

To relax:
- Lavender OR Frankincense Essential Oil: Place 1 drop in palms. Rub together. Cup hands over nose and mouth. Inhale deeply through nose counting up to five and exhale through mouth counting to five. Repeat 5 times. OR Inhale directly from bottle OR to diffuse add 6-8 drops to diffuser.
- Gentle Baby Essential Oil Blend: dilute 1:3 (1 drop essential oil, 3 drops carrier oil). Apply on abdomen, feet, lower back, face, neck area, ankles and hands OR diffuse. This is wonderful for the coach too!

Notes:

Dr. Letticia Callies, DMin, MA, CCA

Letticia, also known as Dr. Joy, is passionate about helping people utilize their God-given gifts and opportunities by living with intention and purpose. She recognizes how our mindset can either hinder or propel progress. She combines her doctorate in ministry in Christian Counseling psychology, her certification in clinical aromatherapy, and her years of experience working in professional and personal development to create individualized J.O.Y. Strategy Plans that incorporate spiritual growth in Christ, essential oils, and lifestyle changes to help people live out their joyful purpose. Her strong communication skills, loyalty, empathetic nature, and joyful demeanor serve as an avenue for building trust and openness with her clients. Letticia is a wife to her best friend for over 20 years, mom of six, and homeschool educator. She enjoys spending time with her family, sampling exotic teas, worshiping through the art of dance, hand lettering Bible verses and inspirational messages, and creating new recipes in the kitchen.

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