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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…
Read MoreBone 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.…
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 MoreWhat 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…
Read More5 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…
Read MoreTop 5 Pregnancy Blogs to Inform & Inspire you!
Here are my top 5 pregnancy blogs to inform & inspire you.There is a lot of information out there on pregnancy, raising our children and motherhood. So I decided to blog about my favourite blogs/mamas I follow . The ones that inspired or educated me as a mother, woman , friend and doula. So These…
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,…
Read MoreCan Meditation Help with Postpartum Depression? – Mindful Mommy
“While 30 percent of women with a history of depression are at risk for a recurrence during pregnancy or postpartum on average, the study found that that number dropped to 18 percent among those who used mindfulness techniques.” From <https://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/pregnancy/the-big-benefit-of-meditation-and-yoga-for-pregnant-and-postpartum-moms–study-.aspx> I know so many of us suffer or have suffered from Postpartum Depression at some point…
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