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you are not alone
In this unprecedented situation that we are experiencing right now, I just want to assure you, birthing families and new families out there, that now more than ever, you are not alone. We, as doulas are taking collective steps to continue to offer support in all the aspects of birth
A new Decade
We are well into this new decade, and so far here at Birth-By the Doula way, it has been filled with welcoming many new families into parenthood. Our main focus this year, is to support families who have more than one baby at a time, we have taken the necessary
Something Snoo chez Nous
In August I was supporting a newborn overnights, and a friend of the family had offered to lend this Smart Sleeper to them, boasting its amazing qualities on providing comfort for the newborn and a more restful sleep for the provider. The outcome for this family was amazing as well
Celebrating Life
Every day is a perfect day to celebrate, every is a gift in itself. When there is a tiny human growing in our womb and we really take a step back and reflect on the miracle that this is, then it is a perfect moment to celebrate life, from its
Postpartum support of twins
My postpartum support for the past 8 months has been caring from wonderful twins. I have to admit that doing this is a very heartwarming and fullfilling for me. My support happens mostly during the night hours and keeping these little angels comfortable and cuddled fills the night and keeps
Daniel’s Birth Story
It has been a long time since I wrote a birth story, something I used to do on a regular basis after I attended a birth. Teresa’s birth I feel I would like to write about because it is truly a story of determination, power and strength. Teresa is a
World Doula Week
This is a week with many events focusing on Doula’s magic. Did you know that a Doula can support any type of pregnancy and birth? Doulas are not particular about the setting, hospitals, birthcentres, homebirths, all are amazing, the key in it all is that mom and partner feel like
Toronto Birth Centre
2019 is quickly under way and it always feels great to sink comfortably into a new year, this year for me has taken me to support women giving birth at the Toronto Birth Centre. I have to say that the atmosphere there is so much more conducive to birth. It
The Importance of Healthy Eating
It is important to prepare your body for pregnancy and birth.When you are growing a baby, your body is producing 40% more blood volume and you need to nourish that to remain healthy and have a powerful birth. Eating healthy is the root for feeling good and for baby to
Sleep Regression = Developmental Progressions
4 months old, 6 months old, 9 months old, 12 months old, 18 months, and then 24 months?! And for weeks at a time? When is a baby NOT going through a sleep regression? I believe that the words we choose have power, so we should choose them wisely. The
Best of the Holiday
Another holiday season is around the corner and children are honoured and remembered during this holiday time. It is the season of love and hope and all things magical. Well as a mother myself, I have to say Mothers are magical beings. Mothers have the gift of being everything to
The Festive Season
Everyone is feeling festive this time of year, and for these Birth Mommas who are due to have their babies around this festive season, beware of what you may convinced to do about it, yes the induction will be discussed full on with you.The medical industry becomes very induction happy
Breastfeeding your Newborn
Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world for a new mom. However, it’s not smooth sailing for every woman right away. Nursing is an education, and proper breastfeeding techniques and tricks need to be learned along the way for mom—and baby! Breastfeeding might be easy for some women,
Power from within
Pregnancy is the one most life changing experience in any woman’s life. Although, it is a totally normal “condition” to be in, and in fact that is whole reason for our being here on earth in the first place, most women seem to have transferred the responsibility to someone else,
The summer’s last weekend
It came to my attention, I had not even thought about it, that this past weekend is our last weekend of the summer. What a summer we have had, at least here where we live in Ontario, Canada. Beautiful weather, very little rain, and so much sunshine to fill our
Pain in Labour is
A light has dawned in my head lately, and I feel I need to discuss this, especially with First time Moms, the topic of “pain”. Most first time moms, do not know what to expect in labour and birth and often ask me, what to look for, how they will
labour day this year
It seems like a very appropriate time of year to speak of this holiday. The last official weekend of the summer.It is called labour day, to honour all of us who work with a day in which we do not work, as a birth worker, I am on call and
Have a Postpartum Plan
Postpartum Plan Is a very important for families in this day and age, too many women experience postpartum depression, like over 20% in our area and that is an outstanding number, and the entire family is suffering with this, so have a plan in place, coupes spend countless hours planning
Birth Plans Yes or No ?
First of all, I like to call this not a plan rather a birth wish, Birth Wishes, usually there are more than one for sure. I give my clients a very large birth wish list and I go over it item by item and than I ask that this activity
Is my baby getting the right amount of sleep?
A sleep colleague prepared this great guide for sleep in babies and toddlers.Remember that babies develop their brain by sleeping so it is every bit as important as everything else. Below is an outline of realistic expectations for your child’s sleep in the first 5 years. This timeline draws from
