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...
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...
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...
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...
There ARE SO MANY CHOICES for baby! That phrase has probably gone through your head many times. Well, today we are going to make it easier on you parents, families, and caregivers. STROLLERS, STROLLERS, STROLLERS. There is so many different options out there, how the heck are you to...
As you prepare to welcome your bundle of joy you have a nursery to decorate, baby gear to get, and likely a million other to-dos running through your head. We know that preparing your finances for your new family is probably somewhere on your list and that thinking about...
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” unless you have to go to the mall and you happen to be pregnant. Shopping for the holidays is exhausting for all of us and then add the fact that you are growing a human inside of you and it is...
We have all heard about Infertility, but what is Secondary Infertility? Secondary infertility refers to a person with a uterus who previously carried a pregnancy to term and had a successful live birth, but now is unable to become pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term. At the time...
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...
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...
-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...
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...
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...