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Statistics and Benefits of hiring a Doula

50% Reduction in Cesarean rate Doulas help families by giving them ongoing support in making informative decisions in there pregnancy and during labour. They help give credible resources and researched information on options for labour and birth. Helping keep a calm supportive environment. Physical and emotional help during labour also reduces the need more medical… Continue reading Statistics and Benefits of hiring a Doula

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Breastfeeding Pros and Cons

The amazing thing about our bodies is that it knows just what baby needs. Breastfeeding is an amazing journey of it's own. It's not always easy but it shouldn't be hard. There are many reasons for not being able to breastfeed and I will talk about those on another blog post. For now we will… Continue reading Breastfeeding Pros and Cons

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Doulas Scope of Practice

I often get asked what the difference between a Doula and a Midwife are. When I announced I was going back to school to become a Doula my parents (and a few others) thought I was studying to be a midwife. Doula's are like a trained birth partner. Midwifes are a medical professional. Doula's help… Continue reading Doulas Scope of Practice

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What is a birth partners role?

You want to hire a Labor and Birth Doula but unsure what the role of your birth partner will be? They still play a vital role in labour and birth. Some are more hands on then others and that's okay. My job as a doula is to help both of you have the best experience… Continue reading What is a birth partners role?

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What’s in a name?

How ElderFlower came to be. Not only is it a fun play on my last name but it is a well know herb that's used for many things. In medieval times herbalists would use the bark to bring on labour. Today elderflower is used to help strengthen your immune system and keep away colds. It's used for… Continue reading What’s in a name?