Balancing Birth To Baby Blog
Is Cannabis Safe to use in Pregnancy?
By Bronwyn Addico |
***This article was originally published in the Spring 2019 Issue of The Holistic Parent Magazine *** Is Cannabis Safe to Use in Pregnancy? Is cannabis safe to use in pregnancy? A question that causes many to ponder. We know and have known for many years that alcohol use is strongly discouraged during pregnancy. Lots of […]
Healing a Tough Birth – Pt 2
By Bronwyn Addico |
Here are two other steps to help you heal from a difficult birth experience. The emotions that can surround your birth can be so hard to navigate, and even more so if you feel hurt or disappointed by your birth. As you let yourself fully mourn what you had hoped for and start to renew […]
Healing a Tough Birth – Pt 1
By Bronwyn Addico |
The emotions that can surround your birth can be so hard to navigate and even more so if you feel hurt or disappointed by your experience. I applaud your bravery and courage in taking the steps to heal. As you gain a new perspective, your story will change. You will begin to see connections, understand […]
Affirmations for Birth
By Bronwyn Addico |
Affirmations can be a powerful and helpful tool to prepare for and during birth. They can keep you feeling positive, motivated, and resilient, especially during moments of uncertainty. I use them often with both my doula and COACHINGÂ clients. If using affirmations feels like it could be useful for you, I have some helpful guidelines that […]
Keep Your Baby Safe: Learn CPR
By Bronwyn Addico |
Why not give yourself some peace of mind and learn what to do in an emergency to save your child’s life. Knowing what to do and how to act if your child is choking or stops breathing, is a skill that will pay you back 10 fold should you ever need to call upon that knowledge. CPR is a life saving skill that all new parents, caregivers and grandparents should all have tucked away in their tool belts in a break in case of emergency fashion.
Your Secret Weapon for Postpartum Healing
By Bronwyn Addico |
As a labour and delivery nurse, I was fully aware that my body would go through some things when I had my first child. Even with my wealth of medical knowledge and experience teaching women, it wasn’t enough to prepare me for what I had coming. After 9 pounds of baby passes through your vagina, […]
When Your Baby Arrives Early: Support for Parents of a Premature Baby
By Bronwyn Addico |
You may have expected more time. More time to prepare for birth, finish work, attend a prenatal class, or simply settle into the idea that your baby would soon be here. When your baby arrives early, those expectations can change quickly. You are suddenly navigating parenthood while trying to understand what your baby needs—and what […]
Great Gifts for Expecting Families
By Jane Hammond |
Not sure what to get the expecting family in your life? Wanting something more useful or creative than another cute outfit for the baby? Look no further! Discover our curated list of thoughtful and memorable gifts for expecting and new families, featuring Canadian, local, and small businesses. All of these can work during the holiday […]
Safer Sleep for Real Nights: A Practical Guide for New Parents
By Bronwyn Addico |
It’s 3 a.m. Your baby has finally fallen asleep against you. You lower them into the bassinet, and their eyes open immediately. You try again, knowing you need sleep too. If this sounds familiar, you are not doing anything wrong. Newborns often want to be close, wake frequently, and need help settling. Safe sleep advice […]
Preparing for Labour When You’re Neurodivergent: Building a Toolkit That Works for You
By Bronwyn Addico |
Labour preparation for neurodivergent parents begins with understanding what already helps their brain and body feel safe. Explore practical sensory, communication and regulation tools that can be adapted for birth.
How to Feel Less Nervous When Supporting Your First Doula Clients
By Bronwyn Addico |
How to Feel Less Nervous When Supporting Your First Doula Clients You have completed your doula training. You have read the books, practised comfort measures, worked through client scenarios and learned about the many ways birth and postpartum experiences can unfold. Then your first client hires you—and suddenly, everything feels real. Feeling nervous before supporting […]
Grandparenting – 5 Things That Have Changed Since Having Your Babies
By Christina Iaboni |
I have always believed that knowledge is power. And how wonderful it would be for Grandparents to support and help their children blossom into amazing parents themselves, by already having the best, up to date advice to give. So here goes: