You may have heard of us, doulas. Doulas are professionals trained to offer physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. They are different from a midwives. A midwife is a professional responsible for monitoring the progress of labor, assessing the mother’s vital signs, uterine dynamics, fetal auscultation, as well as identifying abnormalities […]
Studies show that having a birth doula is linked to better birth outcomes, less anxiety, and stress for the birth parents. However, you will want to make sure that you can feel at ease with your doula when the times comes. Here are the top 10 questions to ask a doula to help you narrow […]
It can be difficult and draining, but welcoming a new baby into your life is wonderful and transforming. A postpartum doula helps new parents with extra emotional and physical support during this important transition. What is the duration of a postpartum doula’s stay with you? Depending on your preferences and needs, the response may change. […]
Birth Doulas have grown in popularity recently as more expecting parents seek support for childbirth. However, one frequent question arises: are birth doulas regulated in Ontario? The answer is both yes and no. It’s critical to define a birth doula before delving into regulations. A birth doula is a trained caregiver who assists women giving birth […]
Or the question could be, “how good are you at elite-level endurance sports?”. Labour, like any marathon or Ironman is a series of events requiring physical and mental fortitude. Having a birth doula alongside you not only gives you access to directed emotional support, but also can be linked with better birth outcomes. 1 According […]
Having a doula on your birth team or making postpartum visits makes such a difference for your experience as a transitioning family. One of the most asked questions that I get is, “Are doulas covered by OHIP?”. OHIP is the government-run health plan in Ontario and it pays for many different health care services. Most […]
Driving while pregnant is generally safe, but pregnant women may face challenges such as nausea, fatigue, and discomfort, which can impact their ability to drive safely. It’s important to listen to your body and consult your doctor if driving becomes difficult. Adjustments like wearing seat belts correctly, taking breaks during long drives, and planning for […]
Let’s talk Montessorian bed today. In the past, no one had any doubt that the crib was the most appropriate place for the baby to sleep, but nowadays with so many options, parents are more concerned about whether the choice of crib is really the best for their baby. So, today we are going to […]
The fourth trimester refers to the first three months of a baby’s life. Being born is a tremendous change for babies and the first few months they are outside the mother’s body are a period of many adjustments and learning. They are feeling things like hunger, cold and heat for the first time. For parents, […]
Being an entrepreneur means a lot of freedom. I am able to write my own story and change the course of my journey whenever I feel like it. That is priceless. I was stuck in a job for eighteen years. I thought I was happy, that I carried out many projects and learned a lot […]
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