Balancing Birth To Baby Blog
Should You Become a Birth Doula or a Postpartum Doula?
By Bronwyn Addico |
Many aspiring doulas are not sure if they should focus on offering birth or postpartum doula services. The truth is, there’s no right or wrong decision in which area to focus on. Both roles are incredibly rewarding, both make a meaningful difference in the lives of families, and both require unique skills. The best choice […]
How to Become a Doula in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Bronwyn Addico |
Whether you’ve always been passionate about pregnancy and birth, supported a loved one through labour, or simply feel called to help growing families, becoming a doula can be an incredibly rewarding career. The good news is that there are many pathways into the profession. Here’s what you should know before getting started. What Is a […]
Bringing the Comforts of Home into your Hospital Birth
By Bronwyn Addico |
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 […]
Can you Become A Doula If you have never had children?
By Bronwyn Addico |
Can You Become a Doula if You’ve Never Had Children? This is a question we get often. The short answer? Absolutely. In fact, some of the incredible doulas that have been part of our team have never been pregnant or given birth themselves. While having personal birth or parenting experience can certainly provide one perspective, […]
Postpartum Doula Support: Cost, Duties, Day vs. Night Care & Your Top FAQs Answered
By Bronwyn Addico |
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 […]
Why We Created the Birth to Baby Doula Certification Program
By Bronwyn Addico |
We wanted to create a training certification program that would fill the gaps and better prepare new doulas for the realities of this work. Truly, we created the program we wish we’d had when we first became doulas. Our story didn’t begin with creating a certification program. It began years earlier, as two doulas passionate […]
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: