Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects many new mothers. It is characterized by excessive worry and fear that can interfere with daily activities and make it difficult to care for yourself and your newborn. While some degree of worry is normal for new parents, postpartum anxiety can cause a level of […]
Mental Health Concerns in New Parents
How will I feel after having a baby? I’ve experienced PMS before, is it the same thing as the baby blues? What if I have experienced past anxiety or depression, am I guaranteed to have the blues? These are questions that expecting parents and new parents have asked as they begin their journey into parenthood. Knowing […]
Is my baby breech!?
First off, don’t stress. Usually only very few (<5%) are not head down by the time it is to give birth. You may notice health care providers may start to get antsy however around the 35-36 week mark, especially if they can’t feel baby with their own hands to confirm. They may request an ultrasound […]
Do you doula at *this* hospital?
by Dr. Olivia Chubey, ND Similar to midwives and obstetricians, doulas often work within certain catchment areas. This is to ensure we can support you in a timely manner. This is why when we receive an inquiry, we ask for your place of birth and your nearest intersection, in addition to your EDD (expected due date), […]
The Biggest Mistake most First Time Parents Make
by Dr. Olivia Chubey, ND The biggest mistake most first time parents make…is that they focus too much on birth preparation and don’t put enough emphasis into what comes after. The 4th trimester can blindside you just as much as an unexpected birth outcome. Put both together, and it can be a serious recipe for […]
Let’s get real about Postpartum Bodies
by Dr. Sarah Winward, ND IBCLC What’s the biggest mistake to make after giving birth? Rushing to lose weight. It is my biggest pet peeve, as a women, that so many of us feel such intense pressure to look model ready 24/7. If you don’t like the way you look after spending 9 months growing […]
Three Tools to Encourage Endorphin Release in Labour
By Dr. Tehseen Meghji, BSc., ND, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator Endorphins are the body’s natural pain reducing hormones. Did you know that they can be stronger than morphine in reducing pain? Every labour contraction causes a release of endorphins and as labour intensifies, the production of endorphins increases. In fact, in un-medicated labours, the peak […]
A Birth Partner’s Guide
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery can be an exciting time for the pregnant person, as they gear up to meet their new bundle of joy. However, there is also another key person involved in the journey of birthing a newborn baby – the supporting birth partner. The birth partner could be a doula, romantic partner, parent, sibling, […]
How to Keep Breathing when The World is on Fire
by Dr. Dori Skye Engel, ND It’s pretty bleak out there friends.The world is literally on fire. The atmosphere is heavy and ominous. We must keep moving forward.We also need to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Even once the haze eventually lifts, which it definitely will, your body will need support moving forward to eliminate […]
Informed Consent
by Dr. Alisa Murli, ND Congrats, you’re pregnant! Pregnancy is such an exciting time as you’re preparing for your newborn to arrive, but it can also be confusing or overwhelming. Whether this is your first pregnancy or subsequent, there is often so much to learn. In this article, we focus on informed consent and will […]