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A doula’s guide to Canadian holiday gifting has you covered for all the best places to shop this holiday season. With an emphasis on made in Canada products, we know you will find the perfect gift.
For a long time, we have viewed the postpartum period as the first six weeks after a baby is born. But really we should be talking about the importance of the fourth trimester. At six weeks you are discharged from your midwife or OB’s care. You are also told…
Ready to get out and enjoy some fall family fun? We’ve got you covered with some of the best fall activities in the GTA.
Ready for some crib and sleep hacks for babies? We know that parents worry about infant sleep. There is so much information available about what to do, when to do it, and what you should absolutely avoid. But even when you know all the right things to do, sometimes your baby doesn’t cooperate. When talking…
If asked, we would all probably say that there is no such thing as ‘bouncing back’. But we also all have that friend who seems to. You know the one, she barely looked pregnancy from the back and she walked out of the hospital after giving birth wearing her pre-pregnancy jeans. Hard pants. WTF!?! Here’s…
Dear Me, Where do I start? I look back at you, snuggling that brand new, squishy baby, and I know everything you are thinking, everything you are worrying about, and everything you are struggling with. I know it doesn’t feel like it right now, but I promise you will get through this period, it will…
If you have ever experienced pregnancy, it’s unsurprising to hear that it’s taxing on the body- its essentialy a 9 month workout! The human body is using many more calories and reserves to support the new growing fetus and the birthing person themselves. Often our body uses its store of minerals like magnesium and this…
Welcoming a premature baby can be scary, but there is also joy.
Who doesn’t love the thought of having an overnight doula who takes care of baby, and leaves a delicious breakfast for you before she heads out? Kaitlyn is well known with our clients for her amazing ability to nourish new parents. One thing everyone loves is waking up to her overnight oats after a good…
It is Asian Heritage Month and to celebrate we are sharing some of our favourite children’s books by authors of Asian heritage!