Postpartum
The Importance of the Fourth Trimester
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…
Read MoreNo Such Thing As ‘Bouncing Back’
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…
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Spoons Up! Time to Introduce Solids
baby girl eating red dragon fruit Your baby is growing up so fast, and you aren’t entirely sure where the last few months have gone. All of a sudden the days of constant nursing and unending bottles seem to have settled into a pattern. Feeding is no longer something to worry or stress over.…
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Do I Need a Baby Carrier?
A baby carrier can range from the super simple, like a ring sling, all the way to much more complicated styles, like woven wrap back carries. It can be hard to know what you really need for your new baby and what’s just an expensive extra. You already have the perfect stroller picked out, so do…
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Is a Peaceful Postpartum Possible?
Peaceful is defined as – ‘free from disturbance; tranquil. See also: tranquil, calm, restful’. That is a pretty big definition to try and live up to when you are planning for the postpartum period. Is “peaceful” really a word that can be applied to the days, weeks, and months after a baby? Okay,…
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The Day After – Coping With Depression
Depression. Anxiety. It is a hot topic this time of year. Recently, I had a conversation with my husband, Adam, about mental health. I admitted that the time of year was getting to me and I was feeling more down than usual. My seasonal depression was, right on time, kicking into high gear. Now,…
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Maternal Mental Health Matters
Young woman sitting on floor expressing sad feelings and emotions Mental health. There are awareness days, weeks, and months. Every year in January, all across Canada people participate in Bell Let’s Talk to support mental health initiatives. Slowly, we as a society are shedding some of the stigma around mental health. Unfortunately, maternal mental health…
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
It’s the new year. It’s Cervical Health Awareness Month. It’s time to get a Pap test. Now get comfy, because this blog is going to go deep. January 2020 is Cervical Health Awareness Month in the United States. Which makes this a great time for everyone to increase our awareness of cervical cancer and the…
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Doula Gift Guide 2019: New Parent Edition
This is our last blog for our Doula Gift Guide 2019! It has been so much fun to share all of our favourite products and services with you. We hope that you have found this series to be helpful, not just for the winter holidays, but for all the birthdays, baby showers, and parties coming…
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Having a Newborn This Holiday Season
With only a few weeks until Thanksgiving, many families are starting to think about how to navigate the holiday season. With a new baby in the house, that might not be as simple as it has seemed in the past! Some functions at this time of year might be family-friendly, but others may not. And…
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