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Unleash Your Superpower: How Your Breath Can Transform Your Life
Discover how your breath is your superpower in transforming life. Unleash the superpower of breathing for calm, resilience, and well-being.
Melissa Cowl
Apr 73 min read
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Nurturing Self-Compassion in Motherhood
Discover the transformative power of nurturing self-compassion in the whirlwind of motherhood.
Melissa Cowl
Mar 313 min read
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The Solitary Climb, Shared Journey: Lessons from a Spin Class
This morning, gasping for air in a dimly lit room filled with pumping music and the whir of spinning bikes, I had a quiet epiphany. It...
Melissa Cowl
Mar 262 min read
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The Ripple Effect: How a US "Banned Word List" Could Impact Canadian Pregnancy and Birth
Across the border in the United States, concerns are growing about the potential creation of a "banned word list" related to reproductive...
Melissa Cowl
Feb 133 min read
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How to Cope with the Emotional Aftermath of an Unwanted Caesarean Birth
Giving birth is supposed to be a momentous and life-changing event. It can be a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy.
Melissa Cowl
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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Strength in Motherhood: A Solo Event in the Midst of a Teamwork Approach
Discover the parallels between a challenging outdoor gym class and the journey of labour and birth.
Melissa Cowl
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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7 Ways to Stay Motivated While Doing Hard Things
Have you ever felt like you're facing an uphill battle? We have all been there. Doing hard things isn't easy but it's where growth happens.
Melissa Cowl
May 14, 20242 min read
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Birth On Labour Day
Labour Day is always a time of reflection for me, having had my first baby on that auspicious birthing day. This year, however, I have...
Melissa Cowl
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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The Friendship Foundation of The Doula Group
Thought we'd get on-trend and do a late-to-the-game blog piece on the mentors behind our amazing Team of Doulas.
Debra Bowser
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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Midwife vs. Doula
We've had a large number of inquiries over this Pandemic asking us about Doula care vs Midwifery care, with many assuming that they...
Debra Bowser
May 26, 20212 min read
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