How to Keep Breathing when The World is on Fire
by Dr. Dori Skye Engel, NDÂ Â It’s pretty bleak out there friends.The world is literally on fire. The atmosphere is heavy and ominous. We must…
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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…
Read moreA 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!
Read moreBreastfeeding and Caesarian births
by Dr. Melanie Jacobson, NC IBCLC Did you know a c-section birth can affect your breastfeeding experience? Caesarian births are associated with delayed lactogenesis…
Read moreConsidering 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!
Read moreBirth without fear
Think about the last movie you saw that featured someone giving birth. I’m guessing there was a woman screaming, a man freaking out, and…
Read moreReasons why you SHOULD have a doula!
What is a doula anyway? Doulas are companions who provide non-clinical support and care to a person during their pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum…
Read moreGetting a Handle on Prenatal Health
by Dr. Yasmin Amini, ND Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, preparation and excitement about many things to come! Nine months worth of questions…
Read moreThree 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!).
Read moreNewborn Sleep: What to Expect & How to Cope
by Dr. EeVon Ling, ND, YDD Sleep Consultant Sleep is one of the top struggles that parents have with their baby. This is mainly…
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