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Exploring Postpartum Practices Around the World: A Cultural Comparison
The postpartum period is a critical time for mothers and their newborns, and many cultures around the world have unique traditions & rules.
Melissa Cowl
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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How to Navigate Thanksgiving with a Newborn: Tips and Tricks for New Parents
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. But if you have a newborn in the house, it can also be a time of stress.
Melissa Cowl
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Is It Time to Stop Googling and Start Talking?
With the advent of technology, there is a wealth of information available at our fingertips through the use of apps and search engines.
Melissa Cowl
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Postpartum Birth Processing
A professional doula can assist you in processing any emotions or trauma you may be experiencing related to your birth.
Melissa Cowl
Apr 23, 20241 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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‘I Wonder What That Hairy Cheerio Tastes Like?’ [And Other Thoughts I Assume My Curious Toddler Has]
What goes on in the brain of a toddler? Doula Taylor is on the front lines of living with toddlers and has some interesting musings to share
Taylor Fleming
Mar 1, 20193 min read
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Recognizing When You’re Touched Out and Learning How to Fix it
I recently read an article about feeling 'touched out' and it seriously resonated with me. Learning what being 'touched out'
Taylor Fleming
Dec 21, 20184 min read
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5 Tips to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful!
Although the holidays are filled with joy and happiness they can also be very stressful and quite frankly exhausting. Especially if you’re p
Sharon Vanderlinde
Nov 22, 20182 min read
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Date Night Ideas With a Newborn!
Date nights don’t always have to be glamorous or expensive, it’s about spending time with your loved one and reconnecting on a deeper level
Sharon Vanderlinde
Nov 8, 20182 min read
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Barrie Meet Up
Our next Mamas-to-Be Meet Up is at BLISS Ann Green Yoga on October 20th! This month we discuss our best postpartum tips to prepare for baby.
Melissa Cowl
Sep 30, 20181 min read
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