If you’re preparing for your upcoming childbirth, you may have heard it’s a good idea to put together a birth plan, or you may be in the process of writing one already. I find many of my clients put together WONDERFUL birth plans. Most of my clients are extremely well informed about all of their birth options, and tend to understand… Read more →
The important moments immediately after birth…. keep your baby skin-to-skin with you for as long as possible. Have your doula help initiate skin to skin after birth! Jessica Austin, Birth Doula: Childbirth Services in Vancouver, BC Read more →
As an avid traveller myself, having spent many months backpacking in Asia, Australia, South and Central America, and at one point sailing from Colombia to Spain, maintaining a sense of adventure and exploration is something that I really value. When I think about the possibility of having my own children, one of my biggest concerns has been how I could… Read more →
More and more parents are starting to want to make more informed choices about routine vaccination of their children. Here is some information to explore various views about vaccines. Video: Assessing risks and benefits of childhood vaccinations Documentary: The Greater Good Dr. Sears’ vaccine articles and book Dr. Bailetti’s resource page Childhood Vaccinations – crash course for parents Information on… Read more →
Jessica was our Doula for the recent birth of our son Jackson and I can’t convey in words how valuable it was to have her as part of my birthing team, (I actually felt like she was my birthing team). I was not going to have a Doula until a good friend really stressed I should and I am sure… Read more →