Posts Tagged ‘newborn’
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…
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Crib and Sleep Hacks for Babies
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…
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Kaitlyn’s Overnight Oats
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…
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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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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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Doula Gift Guide 2019: Gifts for Newborns
Wondering what to get the newborn in your life for the holidays? Shopping for the under-6-months crowd can be tough, they don’t tell you about their preferences very much. But our Doula Gift Guide 2019 has you covered, with our 5 favourite gifts for newborns.
Read MoreHalloween Baby Parade
Welcome to our Halloween Baby Parade! All those “first” holidays can be so much fun when you have a new baby. And what is more fun than dressing that cute baby up and making them even more adorable than usual? Probably not much! We love seeing babies all dressed up for Halloween, so we are…
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What Do I Really Need For Twins?
Maybe multiples run in your family so you weren’t that surprised at your first ultrasound. Or maybe you had no idea and those two (or more) bouncing babies on the screen were a total shock. No matter how it happened, congrats, you’re expecting multiples! As doulas, we often support families on this journey –…
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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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