Are Doulas covered by OHIP?
Having a Doula on your birth team can make all the difference for the outcome of your birth, so it is not surprising that the most asked question is are Doulas covered by OHIP? Unfortunately, Doula care in Ontario is not covered by OHIP. In Ontario, we have a number of benefits at our finger…
Bone Broth for Labour & Postpartum – Instant Pot Style
Besides its amazing taste and culinary uses, broth is an amazing source of minerals and is the perfect fuel for labour! And that’s not even the best part…broth is also considered to be a “clear” liquid, so it is on the approval list in most hospitals, as most hospitals do not allow eating during labour.…
Elimination Communication
WHAT IS ELIMINATION COMMUNICATION? Elimination Communication (also known as EC, infant potty training, natural infant hygiene and diaper free) is the gentle, natural, non-coercive process of learning your baby’s potty cues and timing to help teach baby address his or her elimination needs. This practice makes conventional potty training unnecessary. EC might sound weird, but consider…
A Guide to Breastfeeding Wellness!
Breastfeeding. Some Moms make it look so easy, don’t they? It takes time and patience when it comes to breastfeeding and for a new mom. It can be challenging and there is lots to learn! Here are some great tips on how to support yourself as a new mom learning the ins and outs of…
Mindful Mommy Chia Pudding Recipe
If you are expecting or have just given birth this is the perfect treat for you! This recipe is absolutely delicious, easy and quick! It is also packed with healthy fats and lots of protein! If you are trying to find some healthier options, this is yummy one!❤️ You can prepare this in the evening…
What to Eat and What to Avoid During Pregnancy – Secrets Revealed!
Pregnancy is the most crucial time in a women’s life, and it makes a woman to go through several psychological, emotional and physical changes. However, women survive with these changes and make sure the well being of a baby by adopting healthy and best pregnancy diet plan. Pregnancy is the time of significant change with…
5 Essential Oils to Use During Labour & Birth
Essential oils really have become an essential part of my doula journey. Discovering which oils can help labour along has been such an interesting journey and had helped me in so many different ways, I don’t know what I would do without them . I actually was inspired to start using oils because of one…
DIY Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath Tea Bags – Mindful Mommy
Expecting mothers spend so much time preparing and getting ready for the baby that they forget about themselves and don’t realize how much their bodies will be affected by labour and delivery. Labour is hard work and a new mothers body will need time to heal, rest & recover. So I came up with a simple…
Do You Really Need a Doula?
“There is something that women have intuitively known forever, that having another supportive woman who has been through labour herself and who can help take some of the fear and uncertainty away, does wonders during labour.”– WellnessMama I remember how scared I continually became as I approached the due date for the birth of my…
Why I love being a Doula
I love getting to know you. I take so much enjoyment from meeting new people and spending time with them. That is one of the main reasons I became a doula. Meeting for coffee/tea dates or meeting to have a manicure or a pedicure are amazing ways to chat, bond and just spend time together.…