Let’s get things straight right here and now. Birth Doulas support birth. ALL births. Being a Doula for a long time, I have had to debunk the myths of what kind of support we provide on a regular basis. “I have an OB’. To which we reply “Great!”. “I’m...
When planning for baby, many things come to mind that need to be put in place before your little one arrives. Baby clothes, diapers, somewhere to sleep are usually the first things that come to mind. One of the most imporant items to have for your baby, is you &...
One of the most common questions we receive from clients is surrounding what is a safe level of working out, both in pregnancy & after baby. Here is what our go-to personal trainer & holistic nutritionist, Denise Chiriboga, has to say. It’s so important to get moving in pregnancy. Here are...
‘There’s an App for that!’ This comment is true for everything in our lives and pregnancy is no different. Apps are a great way to organize and learn on a daily basis. As experts in the field of pregnancy, we thought we would share our top 5 Apps that we find...
Stretch and sweeps are something that your midwife or Doctor may suggest at some point during your third trimester. It is a method to stimulate labour to begin, or done during in labour to help aid in dilation. How it is performed? During an internal pelvic exam, your health...
You read that title correctly. In our experience we see that doctors don’t love when their patients come in with birth plans. This tends to make them think that you have rigid ideas about your birth and it might get in the way of their medical care. We do...
Pelvic floor physiotherapy (PT) is a specialized type of physiotherapy that has been growing in popularity over the last number of years. In fact, in France, Belgium, and many other countries, pelvic floor rehabilitation is a typical component of postpartum care, for every women that has a baby. We...
Unlike what you see on television, a woman’s water breaking as the sign that labour is starting only happens in approximately 5% of cases. With that being said, how will you know that your body is going into labour? Let us take this in stages, of what happens before baby...
Early labour or what is sometimes termed “false labour‘ can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster for expectant parents. It is a time where many are unsure of what to do and when to head into the hospital. In Toronto, many childbirth classes say to go to the hospital...
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.
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…”...
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...
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...
Do you really know what a doula does? Being a doula for over 10 years and participating in more Baby Shows than I can count, I have encountered first hand that most people don’t know what doulas do. If someone has heard of doulas, they usually have heard ‘rumors’...