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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,
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…”...
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...