So you’ve decided to meet with a potential doula. Congratulations! When meeting someone for the first time you may be concerned about where to start. Some typical questions you may want to ask your potential Doulas are: What training have you completed? Tell us about your experience as a...
This year we want to gently wish a Happy Mother’s Day to everyone celebrating. As Doulas, we are very in tune with a mother‘s needs. This got us thinking, are mothers truly being celebrated on Mother’s Day? Yes yes, any gift is nice. It’s the thought that counts...
A blocked milk duct (sometimes called plugged or clogged milk duct) is an obstruction of one or more ducts carrying milk to the nipple of the breast. If left untreated, a clogged duct can lead to Mastitis (inflammation and sometimes infection of the breast). ...
February usually reminds many of us of the month of “love and romance”. No matter how romantic your relationship was before your little one, the number one enemy of romance is exhaustion. You are in survival mode for a few months after baby’s arrival. Along with lack of sleep...
So what is this magical cure-all tool that babies absolutely love? Let’s discuss the many uses and situations where the hairdryer is beneficial for your baby. 1. Helps to Soothe & Sleep During your pregnancy, your baby lived in constant, loud noise. This is what they are familiar...
Meet the Team Mondays are back and better than ever! After patiently waiting to formally introduce this next team member to you, now is the time. She is not a Doula but a very important part of how our system works. We are excited to announce, Giovanna is our...
Every parent wants to be able to wave a magical wand to put a stop to their baby’s fussy periods. When a baby is unsettled it can be very overwhelming and triggering for exhausted new families. Let us introduce you to the 5S Approach Before diving into what...
What if you were told: It is not how you give birth that matters most. It is how you feel about your experience that has a lasting impact. In other words, it is not the method of delivery but rather, the perception of the birth experience. What if the...
Do you want to know more about pain medications for labour? There are a lot of options to choose from. The below list are likely available at your hospital, on top of all of the unmedicated options. Some are even possible at a home birth or birth centre. ...
How to Beat Baby Brain- It is possible. When women sign up to having babies, we accept the risk that our body will never again be the same. But how about our memory? Why does that go to pot as well? Lucky for us, a whole-food nutrition program during...
Preparing Your Body for Birthing Positions Let me begin by saying. Hello! Welcome! I am going to bet that if you are reading this you are pregnant or someone you care for is pregnant. This blog post is all about preparing your body for birth, however, it is so...
We want to introduce you to a very special member of our team, who is sure t0 make your dreams come true! Petra is our Gentle Sleep Consultant and if you have ever had the chance to work with her, she is the ultimate baby whisperer! Petra was born...
After struggling with postpartum bipolar disorder twice and navigating the health care system to no avail, I decided to stand up and advocate for change. And so can you. Here is the story of how the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC) came to be and how I...
FirstyPlus What a time it is to have a baby, especially during a worldwide pandemic. The most important thing to know is that support is not cancelled! There are options to implement safe care for you during these unprecedented times. Having a Baby is Essential! New families are advised to...
May is International Doula Month, and if you ended up here, you likely already know that doulas offer a punch full of benefits. The evidence backing doula care ranges from: reducing the incidence of c-sections shortening the length of labour more positive birth & postpartum experiences What we...
We are so happy our Meet the Team Mondays are back because now we get to introduce you to our amazing Postpartum Doula, Amanda. Amanda is a “girl mom” having 3 daughter ( one of which wins all of our team game nights!) After having her first daughter she...
5 Financial Considerations When You Welcome a Baby to the Family 1. Re-visit your budget Whether you already have a well-established budget or not, the arrival of a new member is going to change all that, substantially. You will receive financial support from the government that increases your...
Welcome back to our Meet the Team Mondays. We don’t know about you but days seem to be slowing down and speeding up at the same time! We are sorry to have kept you waiting for so long to meet more of our amazing team. You can also get...
There are plenty of reasons why a Cesarean Section might be the best way for you to meet your baby. Some are needed after labouring & pushing. Sometimes they are needed due to a medical complication that would make a vaginal birth not possible. Some are planned as a...
What are the Different Types of Contractions and What They Mean? We often hear from families that they are worried they won’t know when they are starting labour or what the contractions will feel like. Another concern is thinking every pain is a contraction. So what...
