We hosted our first Prenatal Workshop for Dads this past Sunday, and it was a great success. I’m so thankful to Louise Fenwick, Registered Acupuncturist, for being my partner in teaching these workshops on prenatal preparation. The idea for this workshop stemmed from seeing something missing in typical Vancouver prenatal classes. As a birth doula, I’ve made an effort to… Read more →
Nutrition For Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is such a hot topic to discuss because there are so many benefits for the mother, the child, the environment and the health care system. Breastfeeding is an important part of the pregnancy and birth process and is by far the best way to provide your infant with good nutrition. The mother is a walking food source that sets… Read more →
Nutritional Remedies For Morning Sickness
Written by nutrition student, Teresa Butler What is Morning Sickness? Morning sickness is one of the most common and well known pregnancy symtoms. The precise cause of morning sickness is not known, but it is likely the result of the large change in hormone production. If your nausea is mild, you may be able to nourish yourself and eat normally.… Read more →
Do Doulas Trust Women?
Doulas and childbirth educators often talk about having a trust in women. In prenatal classes and doula visits, we encourage women to trust their intuition, trust they and their bodies know how to birth their children, trust they will intuitively do the “right” things during labour and birth. But do we always trust them? Or do we sometimes hope for… Read more →
Research Shows The Effectiveness of Doulas
A recent review of data from the Cochrane Collaboration Pregnancy and Childbirth Group showed clear evidence for the effectiveness of doulas in creating positive birth outcomes. Hiring a doula can of course not guarantee which course your birth will take. Still, the research indicates that women who have doula support have statistically: fewer medical interventions less vacuum/forcep delivery less analgesic use less… Read more →