As your due date approaches, or perhaps you’ve passed it, most expectant moms are ready to give birth. You feel huge, uncomfortable, tired and just want the baby to come. At the same time, you wish to avoid an induction and go into labour naturally. If this sounds like...
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How is anyone supposed to know the ins and outs of car seats? From the very first day, parents are faced with countless decisions about how to keep your baby safe. There are so many questions that can come with the decision on car seats. Where do I buy...
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We find that many people focus just on the birthing process of preparing them for this life transition. However, the majority of the decision making parents make happen moments after the baby is born, and that continues the rest of your parenting journey. So why not prepare yourself with...
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You might be surprised that the typical ‘expecting’ books didn’t make the list. We cut the fluff and go straight to the point with the best books to prepare you mentally for childbirth. Let us know in the comments if you have a suggested read to add to our...
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When Kristianne applied to join our team, we thought ‘oh no! 2 Kristi’s! That is going to be very confusing!’ but apparently people with the name Kristi are just amazing. We are so happy she joined us as an important member of our team. Kristianne is apart of our...
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There ARE SO MANY CHOICES for baby! That phrase has probably gone through your head many times. Well, today we are going to make it easier on you parents, families, and caregivers. STROLLERS, STROLLERS, STROLLERS. There is so many different options out there, how the heck are you to...
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As you prepare to welcome your bundle of joy you have a nursery to decorate, baby gear to get, and likely a million other to-dos running through your head. We know that preparing your finances for your new family is probably somewhere on your list and that thinking about...
Summer is finally here! With this heat wave our clients are also complaining of an increase in swelling in their hands and feet. This is common in pregnancy especially during the summer months but can be very uncomfortable and difficult to manage. Here are some tips we suggest:
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Staying busy in isolation is hard for all of us but is especially difficult for parents with babies. Here are some of our suggestions to help plan your day and also wonderful bonding activities. Keep yourself busy. If we are feeling antsy as parents, our babies will pick...
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You are sitting in front of your computer trying to put your baby registry together. You don’t even know where to start. There are so many baby products but what do you really need? Let us help you. Here is a list of some things we think...
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We would like to introduce you to Allie. Allie is one of our Postpartum Doulas and also a member of our Birth Doula team. Allie is nurturing, enthusiastic, and a huge nature lover. When she isn’t Doula-ing we are pretty sure you would be able to find her on...
Wondering what to bring to the hospital for baby’s arrival? There is quite a few lists around on what to bring for postpartum but not that much on what to bring for labor. It is important to be prepared for what you will need in labour as well as...
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We would like to introduce you to Sarah. Sarah is one of our amazing postpartum Doulas. Sarah believes every woman deserves to be supported and cared for after birth. Sarah has a calm presence, she is caring and compassionate. She is always willing to lend a ‘helping hand’....
It definitely is a challenging time for many, especially for those entering the life transition of parenthood. In normal circumstances, pregnant people are showered with well wishes, love, gifts and games to celebrate becoming parents. Right now because of the global concerns of the coronavirus, it is recommended by...
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Coming home with a new baby is nerve-wracking for parents at the best of times and now with the extra stress of COVID-19 it seems almost too overwhelming. During this time it is important for partners to help out as much as possible but it is sometimes hard to...
Our Meet the Team Monday’s are back and we are so excited for you to get to know us better. We want to start with one of our Postpartum Doulas, Seemal. Seemal is an important member of our team who brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to...
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Cough, cough, sniffle, sniffle, it’s that time of year again! Cold and flu season is officially upon us and it has been a bad one so far. We asked our favourite Naturopath, Dr. Laura von Hagen ND, some of her tips for avoiding getting sick while pregnant, but these...