Bronwyn Addico

Bronwyn has worked as a prenatal educator in the Kitchener-Waterloo area for many years. She is able to share a wealth of information based on her vast array of parenting and community engagement experiences. Bronwyn looks forward to meeting you and supporting you on your pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey either in one of her classes, a coaching session or as a Doula at your birth.

Stages of labour mini guide

Stages of Labour: Your Mini-Guide of What to Expect

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Important Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Every labour and birth is unique. Always consult with your healthcare provider (obstetrician, midwife, or family doctor) for personalized guidance and to discuss your individual birth plan and expectations. Understanding Your Birth Journey […]

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Understanding gestational diabetes

Understanding Gestational Diabetes

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Navigating Diagnosis and Management for a Healthy Pregnancy Important Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Gestational diabetes is a medical condition that requires professional diagnosis and management. Always consult with your healthcare provider (obstetrician, midwife, or family doctor) for personalized

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Understanding preeclampsia

Understanding Preeclampsia

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Recognizing Symptoms and When to Seek Help Important Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition that requires immediate professional attention. Always consult with your healthcare provider (obstetrician, midwife, or family doctor) for personalized guidance regarding

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Group B Strep Explained

Group B Strep (GBS) Explained

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What Every Expectant Parent Needs to Know About the Swab and Treatment Important Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider (obstetrician, midwife, or family doctor) for personalized guidance regarding your health, pregnancy, and specific medical

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bringing the comforts of home into your hospital birth

Bringing the Comforts of Home into your Hospital Birth

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GUEST BLOG POST FROM OUR DOULA, JESS MARTINSON When you picture giving birth, what comes to mind?Some imagine being at home, surrounded by dim lights and their closest people. Others feel safest in a hospital, with a trusty nurse by their side. Both settings can be beautiful—it all depends on your needs, your pregnancy, your

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Postpartum Doula Support: Cost, Duties, Day vs. Night Care & Your Top FAQs Answered

Postpartum Doula Support: Cost, Duties, Day vs. Night Care & Your Top FAQs Answered

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Everything You Want to Know About Postpartum Doula Support Becoming a parent is one of the biggest transitions of your life — and while everyone talks about preparing for birth, the postpartum chapter can catch families off guard. This is where a postpartum doula comes in. Below, we’re answering the most common questions parents ask

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Baby to Toddler: Navigating the Big Shift in Parenting

Baby to Toddler: Navigating the Big Shift in Parenting

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The moment your baby starts toddling, everything changes. Suddenly, you’re not just soothing and snuggling anymore—you’re chasing, redirecting, setting boundaries, and wondering how someone so small can have so many opinions. This transition from babyhood to toddlerhood can be one of the most surprising stages of early parenting. It’s joyful, hilarious, messy, and yes—sometimes completely

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Postpartum Mental Health: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Get Support

Postpartum Mental Health: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Get Support

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The postpartum period is often portrayed as a joyful, love-filled time—but the truth is, it’s also a time of massive physical, emotional, and hormonal change. It’s completely normal for the adjustment to parenthood to feel both beautiful and brutal. At Balancing Birth to Baby, we talk openly about postpartum mental health in all classes because

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