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🌙 Do I Need a Night Nurse or a Night Doula?
The First Weeks Are Beautiful – and Exhausting… If you’re reading this, you’re likely in that in-between space: filled with love for your new baby but craving more rest than you’ve had in weeks. You’ve probably heard terms like “night nurse,” “night nanny,” and “night doula” – and you might be wondering… what’s the difference?…
Read MoreC-Section? You’re Not Alone: How a Doula Can Support Your Recovery
C-Section Recovery? How a Toronto Doula Can Support Your Journey As a Birth & Postpartum Doula Agency in Toronto, Mindful Mommy Doula, founded by Gio Aiello in 2017, we understand the incredible journey of motherhood. We’ve grown from a solo Doula practice to a team of over 40 registered Doulas across Canada, all passionate about…
Read MoreFrom hospital to home: Navigating the postpartum transition with your personal doula
Navigating the Postpartum Transition with a Doula Congratulations! You’ve welcomed a beautiful new baby into the world. But let’s be honest, those first few days at home after the hospital can feel overwhelming. You’re figuring out feeding routines, sleep schedules (or lack thereof!), and all the little details of caring for a tiny human. That’s…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Support in Toronto: Resources for New Moms
Birth & Postpartum Doula Agency in Toronto: Breastfeeding Support for New Moms At Mindful Mommy Doula, a Birth & Postpartum Doula agency founded in Toronto by Gio Aiello in 2017 (now with over 40 registered Doulas across Canada!), we know firsthand the incredible bond that breastfeeding creates between a mother and her baby. Breastfeeding provides…
Read MoreElimination 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreDIY Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath Tea Bags
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…
Read MoreWhat is a Fresh 48, Anyway??
Having a baby is one of the most momentous events in a new parents life. So special in fact, that new parents would gladly welcome the opportunity to have a photographer present to capture those sweet first moments and document the arrival of their bundle of joy. Known as the Fresh 48, this session is…
Read MorePostpartum Care Kit
Most women prepare for the actual labor and birth, but often the postpartum pain and recovery takes them by surprise. And as mothers we get so caught up in our babies that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. After the birth of baby it is so important that you take care of yourself,…
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