Postpartum Chills
Several factors contribute to postpartum chills. One of the leading causes is the rapid drop in hormones that occurs after delivery. During pregnancy, the body produces high levels of hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, which help regulate body temperature.
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 […]
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 […]
A Meet and Greet with Your Downtown Doula
Dr. Olivia Chubey, ND goes over the most commonly asked questions that we get asked during our Meet & Greets!
Considering a VBAC*? You Need to Read This!
Dr. EeVon Ling, ND with Your Downtown Doula explains 6 things you can do to improve your chances of a VBAC!
Three Pain-Relieving Tools that Aren’t an Epidural
Your Downtown Doula’s own Dr. Arlene Dubier, ND gives you 3 alternatives to pain relief during labour (that aren’t an epidural!).
Nitrous Oxide – the “other” pain relief option
Your Downtown Doula’s own Dr. EeVon Ling, ND, provides a break down of Nitrous Oxide – the “other” pain relief option during labour!