The Awesomeness Of Colostrum
It is extremely common for me to be asked in my breast/body feeding classes, "What does baby eat before my milk comes in?" And I say...
Your First Week With Baby - Day 3 - An Emotional Rush
After you've been home for a day or so now, reality is setting in. So much has changed in the blink of an eye. And there is still so many...
Medical Inductions - Part 3 - 4 "Natural" Labour Induction Techniques...
I do not regret my labours being induced. I did for a bit with my first son, but I have since come to terms with his birth and I know now...
Medical Inductions Part 2 - Tricking The Body Into Labour
As the holiday season approaches, I thought I would continue down this path of induction and make it a bit of a series. We see around the...
Medical Inductions - To Induce Or Not To Induce
Having a medical induction can be a difficult decision. It could also be a very easy decision. Having one requires a discussion with your...
The Importance Of Music In Labour
What is your favourite song of all time? Why is it your favourite? Does it transport you to another time? Does it evoke feelings of love...
4 Important Points To Include In Your Birth Plan
(Updated August 18, 2022) Quite often I hear medical professionals tell their patients that birth plans aren't necessary. And friends...
What To Eat & Drink In Labour According To A Doula!!
(Updated May 2023) There is a very common myth, generally perpetrated by Hollywood, that you can only have ice chips in labour. The...
Epidurals And Making The Best Decision For Yourself
You get pregnant everyone congratulates you and suddenly everyone has an opinion about how you should birth and how you should raise your...
