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Preparing for Birth - Tough Conversations
Sometimes babies need some extra help after birth. How do you prepare for this? Your Doula can take the time to have the tough conversations
Debra Bowser
Jun 4, 20181 min read
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DOULA - An Ancient Art Form
Women have been supporting women through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum since the beginning of time.
Debra Bowser
May 30, 20181 min read
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International Doula Month - a two decade perspective
There is something to be said about people who love birth and the birth process. The passion birthworkers feel,and the way we are drawn to t
Melissa Cowl
May 1, 20182 min read
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Cesarean Awareness Month
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Initiated by The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), their mission is “to improve...
Debra Bowser
Apr 23, 20181 min read
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Everyone Needs To Be Fed
Feed your body and soul with this delicious and easy postpartum granola recipe.
Sharon Vanderlinde
Apr 18, 20182 min read
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Pregnancy-Related Cancer?
Choriocarcinoma is a malignant and very aggressive tumour which originates from the placenta. It is not as rare as we are led to believe and
Debra Bowser
Apr 13, 20181 min read
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The Doula Magic: Lowering Cesarean Rates
What’s likely to be the biggest influence on whether you will have a cesarean?
*Â Your personal wishes.
*Â Your choice of hospital
* Your bab
Melissa Cowl
Apr 3, 20183 min read
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Baby Sleep Tips for Exhausted Parents
As a Postpartum doula I have come to recognize that sleep or lack of it can wreak havoc on an entire household. I have had my fair share...
Kerri Davy
Dec 11, 20173 min read
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Doctor Or Midwife?
What are the differences between having a doctor and a midwife at your birth and why do people prefer one over the other? A quick...
Melissa Cowl
Aug 16, 20171 min read
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Doulas & Midwives. What's the Difference?
A midwife is a primary health care professional who provides prenatal care, care during labour, birth and postpartum. A doula provides emoti
Melissa Cowl
Jun 13, 20171 min read
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