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    Summer To Do for You and Your Baby!

    ☀️ Summer Activities to Enjoy with Your Baby Looking for ways to enjoy the sunshine with your little one this summer? Whether you’re feeling adventurous or just want to get out of the house for a low-key outing, here’s a Summer To-Do List we put together with some of our favourite ways to make memories […]
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    Travelling With Your Baby

    ✈️ Travelling with Your Baby: Tips for Flying and Road Trips Travelling with a baby—especially for the first time—can feel like packing for a moon mission with a nap schedule. But it can be done, and with a little preparation (and a lot of snacks), it might even be enjoyable. Whether you’re flying or road-tripping, […]
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    When your baby is in the NICU

    When Your Baby is in the NICU: What to Expect, How to Cope, and Preparing for the Journey Home Having a baby in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is something no parent hopes for, yet it’s a reality for many families. Whether your baby was born prematurely, experienced complications at birth, or needs extra […]
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    Prenatal Class FAQs

    We often hear from expecting families that they feel overwhelmed with all the information and advice about birth and their baby. Many families aren’t sure if they need a prenatal class or which one to take. We aim to cut through the overwhelm and all the noise to give you the best and most relevant […]
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    You’re Pregnant! Now What?

    Congratulations! What an exciting time for you! I’m sure there are a million thoughts and feelings running through your brain right now. Let us take care of some of the work for you – here’s a handy list of things you need to do in the first few weeks and months of pregnancy. First things […]
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    What Is a Doula (and Why You Might Want One)?

    If you’ve ever heard someone mention their doula and found yourself wondering, “What exactly does a doula do?” you’re not alone. The word “doula” often conjures up an image of a mystical guide to all things birth and baby, but we’re here to set the record straight (and maybe add a sprinkle of magic along […]
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    Book Review: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

    The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is about breastfeeding an infant to toddler. I profess to having avoided it for years as I have had two successful breastfeeding experiences with my children. But I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the book covers much more.
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    The Truth about Epidurals in Labour

    Its also a good idea to learn about epidurals even if you really don’t want one! Things can change rapidly in childbirth and there are sometimes reasons that your Dr. or Midwife even may suggest an epidural. The last thing anyone would ever want was to be forced to make a last minute decision without all the facts. So in true Balancing from Birth to Baby form, let us help empower you with knowledge.
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    Using Water During Labour

    How to use Water during labour It’s not just to drink! Have you thought about using water during your birth?
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    Postpartum Core Strength

    How do we stop those pesky leaks and help our abs re-approximate, or come back together, so that we can have our bodies back? Well, since deep core dysfunction is partially a result of a lack of synergy of the musculature that makes it up, we need to regain that synergy.
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    Natural Pain Management in Labour: Breathing Tips

    “Natural Pain Management” in Labour. What does that even mean? The word “natural” has been over-popularized and overused nowadays to mean something totally different than the word’s original intention. Natural pain management simply means managing your pain without the use of medication. This post’s focus is on breathing. Breathing is not only an essential part […]
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    Co-Sleeping? Bed-Sharing?

    What’s the difference? Is it safe? It seems the rules on what is safe and what is not when it comes to your baby’s sleep surface often get muddled so we are here to try to help you wade through the waters of “safe sleep” for you and your baby. Let’s start with a few […]