Guest post from: Krisitin Richards, Vancouver RMT A recent study suggests 73% pregnancies will begin and end with a debilitating pregnancy back pain and pelvic pain. This pain can even continue post pregnancy. As a Registered Massage Therapist in Vancouver, I have seen my share (and experienced my own) pregnancy back pain. It isn’t fun! First of all, I want to… Read more →
Comparing Vancouver Prenatal Classes
Vancouver Prenatal Classes: Which One is Right For You? Updated February 5 /13 As a birth doula, it has been important to me to explore options for prenatal classes available to my clients here in Vancouver. I’ve personally observed various styles of Vancouver prenatal classes and always ask for feedback from my doula clients on their experiences. There is a… Read more →
Roger & Amanda
“We knew right away Jessica was someone that we wanted to work with. Over the entire pregnancy she was very professional, very warm, and extremely supportive and she made herself available to answer questions and at times put our mind at ease. Over all we can not say enough good things about her and how valuable she was to helping… Read more →
Men and Birth: a Vancouver Doula’s Perspective.
Feeling supported, safe, and taken care of is key to having a positive birth experience. The biggest enemies of birth are fear and anxiety, which decrease mom’s ability to cope with the pain or discomfort of contractions, and can actually slow or halt the birth process altogether. You can read more about why birth support is important in my article, How… Read more →
How Good Birth Support Leads to Better Births
“Powerful” and “intense” are words I often use to describe birth. A recent doula client referred to the experience as “epic”. These are strong words! Because birth is a strong experience. Physically and emotionally, there are few experiences that rival birth’s intensity. There are huge shifts in hormone and neurotransmitter levels, almost unfathomable physical changes in mom’s body, and a… Read more →