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...
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...
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...
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…”...
It’s cold and flu season again but this time you’re pregnant. You’ve heard of all the thing not to do but are not sure the things you can do. Here are a few tips to get you through the season as best we can. 1: Boost your immunity. Pregnancy...