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As doulas, we are asked for recommendations all the time. From the gentlest acupuncturist, to what diapers are the best. Many families go through multiple diaper bags until they find “The One”. We put together the list of our top five recommendations; each of these bags serves a different purpose, so you are sure to find…

Have you ever wanted something so badly you could feel it with every molecule in your body? That’s how I felt about becoming a doula trainer for ProDoula. I’ve long enjoyed the educational part of my job as a doula. I love teaching childbirth education and running workshops on Newborn Care, and I love the…

We want you to join us at the Baby Show this weekend, but we know you need snacks! Shopping and navigating busy crowds can be hard work. Bring along these quick and easy energy bars. They are fast to make and delicious! They are great to take when shopping, in your hospital snack bag, or…

  This weekend is the Baby Show at the Exhibition Centre. Have you marked your calendar?   There will be a ton of vendors, with products to cover you from pregnancy, birth, infancy and right on through to toddlerhood. One stop shopping for all your growing family need needs! The Baby Show will feature everything from…

Meaghan’s son at 5 months in a shopping cart with The Sleep Belt.   As doulas, we are regularly asked for recommendations. We try to keep on top of the new products coming out, and we will admit it, we have favourite standbys that we also recommend. One in particular that we try to keep…

Fall is here and with it comes some amazing recipes! Pumpkin pie is a classic, but these pancakes mean you get the taste of pumpkin pie all day long! Bonus, if you use fresh or canned pumpkin, it is full of vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C!   Ingredients Serves 4 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose…

  We know you love your care provider. Your OB or midwife takes great care of you and your baby throughout your pregnancy. It’s easy to forget though, that you are more than just a pregnant belly. You need to see more health care providers than just your obstetrical team. Prior to conception, during your…

  Disclaimer: this post may be sexually explicit. If you are offended by explicit language, this post may not be the best one for you to read. And yes, every pun is absolutely intended!   Let’s get down to the real nitty gritty.   Sex. Sex after having a baby can be a bit like…

It’s Foodie Friday and this week we are bringing you smoothies! Smoothies can be a fantastic option for getting an extra punch of nutrients when you are pregnant. Bonus, if you are nauseous, they can be an easy way to get nutrients in. Here are two recipes that sound delicious! Healthy Pregnancy Smoothie Ingredients: 1…

At Toronto Family Doulas, we aren’t exactly afraid of controversy. We don’t shy away from taking a stand for what things we believe in, and sometimes those things are political. So it came as a surprise this week, that when a significant conflict arose, we hesitated to speak out. We didn’t hesitate because we couldn’t…