When our clients need more than the typical learning curve of breastfeeding support, we refer directly to the best clinic in the city, The Victoria Park Breastfeeding Clinic. Visits both prenatally or during postpartum are covered by OHIP with the referral of your doctor or midwife. The clinic is...
Romance can sometimes take a back seat for new parents, and Valentine’s Day may seem a little impossible to fit in with your new baby. The red roses, couple’s massage & fancy night out of Valentine’s Past is lovely, but what is really important when celebrating? For most of...
Whether you’re feeling very pregnant or at the beginning of your journey, there’s likely a little bit of stress and anxiety in your life at the moment. Carrying a child to term is an incredible experience for a mother, but it’s also okay to acknowledge that sometimes the onslaught...
You’re expecting your first baby…Congratulations! Now you are feeling overwhelmed with all the information you don’t know about this process. Here are some places you can gather information and prepare for baby.
Yesterday was International Women’s Day. Naturally, my news feed was bombarded by photos of Wonder Woman (a character whom many view as a symbol of strength for women everywhere). However, if I may be completely honest, it pissed me off, and I will tell you why. I love symbols...
Valentine’s Day is coming up and for some the day may end-or begin- with some wrestling around in the sheets. For expectant couples this may not be as easy or as desired as it once was. Here of some things to keep in mind if you or your partner is...
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. Here are some suggested questions you can ask that go beyond,
-Guest Post for “Positive Birth Stories Series” On September 22, 2014 we welcomed our daughter, Lily, into the world with the help and support of birth team from Helping Hands Doula. Our decision to use a Doula was one that I had always considered but wasn’t sure I needed....
-Guest post for our Positive Birth Story Series Calm That was the word that came to mind when I thought about how I wanted my labour and delivery experience to be. I knew that despite the pain associated with labour and delivery that I still wanted to have it...
Sounds like a pretty bold statement doesn`t it? I believe right down to my core, this is in fact what doulas are doing every time they work with a couple as they become parents. Whitney Huston had it right when she sang “I believe the children are our future…”...
Guest Post from Dr Andrea Perricone-Chiropractor “But my child doesn’t have back pain, why should they see a Chiropractor?” — A very reasonable (and common) question for any parent to ask. And you are absolutely right; your child may not have back pain but: they do have a spine and a...
Congratulation on expecting another baby. Going from one child to two is an adjustment for everyone in the family, especially the older sibling. Here are some tips to help prepare them for baby’s arrival and ease the transition for all. Talk about the baby during pregnancy. Depending on the...
Sometimes I am told by someone that they don’t need a doula because they are planning a medical birth. I find that expectant parents who think this way probably don’t have accurate information about what a doula does. There is still this view of doulas that we burn insence...
I know what you are thinking-That’s impossible! It’s not impossible and on the contrary can be a meaningful experience for parents. Most of the stories that pregnant women hear are horribly negative so that leads them to believe that that is just the way it is. Most couples feel...
Pregnancy is an exciting and emotional time for parents. For Mom, in particular, hormonal, physical and emotional changes can leave her feeling fatigued and in discomfort (to say the least). What`s a Mom to do? Here is where Chiropractic care can step in and help. Why Chiropractic care? A mother`s...
Family and friends can be one of the best supports for new parents as they transition into parenthood. You will want to work with them, however, in order for them to know what the best way to support you is. Here are some tips to help: Communicate your...
Someone you know has just had a baby and you are totally excited. What are some things you should keep in mind and some ways to be the best visitor ever! Wait for an invitation. Send a quick congratulations message and let the parents know that you would like...
Swaddling is a parenting topic that has been talked about quite a bit lately. It can be a difficult to decide if you want to swaddle your baby or not. I have been a fan of swaddling for quite awhile but just like anything, swaddling can be abused. I...
Child care is one of those things you assume you don’t need to think about for awhile since most moms are off for a year maternity leave. Unfortunately this is not the case. Many child care options need to be thought about 6 months to a year ahead. Here...
Sleep is one of those things we long for after we have a baby since we don’t get very much of it. We have to be careful what expectations we have for our new little ones but here are a few tips to try and get maybe 2 hrs...