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Cervical Dilation Rings: How you can use Them in Childbirth Education

Cervical Dilation Rings: How you can use Them i...

Teaching the stages of cervical dilation is something we do as prenatal teachers, doulas, nurses, midwives and doctors. We created these cervical dilation rings to help you explain the stages...

Cervical Dilation Rings: How you can use Them i...

Teaching the stages of cervical dilation is something we do as prenatal teachers, doulas, nurses, midwives and doctors. We created these cervical dilation rings to help you explain the stages...

12 things you can do while you're pregnant to prepare for a positive birth experience

12 Ways to Prepare for a Better Birth

As a former labour and delivery nurse, doula and Lamaze childbirth educator, I’ve helped hundreds of women give birth. Whether I was there in person, supporting them through labour or...

12 Ways to Prepare for a Better Birth

As a former labour and delivery nurse, doula and Lamaze childbirth educator, I’ve helped hundreds of women give birth. Whether I was there in person, supporting them through labour or...

When is it Too Late to Get an Epidural? (and 8 Other Frequently Asked Questions About Epidurals))

When is it Too Late to Get an Epidural? (and 8 ...

When was the last time you heard a pregnant woman declare, “Give me ALL the drugs when I’m labour!!”? As a labor and delivery nurse, I’m sure you can guess...

When is it Too Late to Get an Epidural? (and 8 ...

When was the last time you heard a pregnant woman declare, “Give me ALL the drugs when I’m labour!!”? As a labor and delivery nurse, I’m sure you can guess...

Signs That you Need Postpartum Help

Signs That you Need Postpartum Help

Before you give birth, I was hoping we could talk about how stressful the postpartum period can be. Show me someone with a brand new baby and I’ll show you...

Signs That you Need Postpartum Help

Before you give birth, I was hoping we could talk about how stressful the postpartum period can be. Show me someone with a brand new baby and I’ll show you...

What the new mom in your life really wants for her first Mother's Day

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Postpartum Mom:...

One of my favourite days to work in the labour and delivery and postpartum unit was Mother's Day. Sure, it sucked that I couldn't spend it with my own four...

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Postpartum Mom:...

One of my favourite days to work in the labour and delivery and postpartum unit was Mother's Day. Sure, it sucked that I couldn't spend it with my own four...

All About Postpartum Depression: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention

All About Postpartum Depression: Signs, Symptom...

 It's Maternal Mental Health Month, so I'm spotlighting postpartum and perinatal anxiety and depression. As a nurse, doula and Lamaze teacher who has worked with new moms for over 25 years,...

All About Postpartum Depression: Signs, Symptom...

 It's Maternal Mental Health Month, so I'm spotlighting postpartum and perinatal anxiety and depression. As a nurse, doula and Lamaze teacher who has worked with new moms for over 25 years,...