NOTICE
Unless otherwise noted, most of our classes and workshops are now in person at Blue Heron Midwives 105-30 Dupont St E in Waterloo. Covid safety measures are in place so we can learn together as safely as possible.
Many people have some knowledge of the physical changes that occur with pregnancy but are caught off-guard by the emotional changes that they notice in themselves or their partner. Let’s look at the emotional shifts that can occur in each trimester and some helpful hints for emotional wellness during your pregnancy.
Here are some researched-backed ways to ensure you are swaddling safely, while you enjoy some much-needed Z’s.
WHY SHOULD I TAKE A PRENATAL CLASS? If you are trying to decide if you need to take a prenatal class or not, you may want to consider these points: How prepared do you feel you already are for this experience? If you are involved in birth or child care to some degree or another …
You are at home with your new bundle of joy. Whether it is your first or fourth, incorporating this little person into your household is a challenge for parents and siblings. Infant massage can be a wonderful way to bond with your tiny human. There are many studies that show how infant massage can improve …
Questions and fears about labour pain are what I hear most often from doula clients, coaching clients and couples in my childbirth classes. I am not going to lie. Labour can be painful. How painful? Well, that depends. There is a wide variety of pain perceptions and stories about pain levels in labour. Your baby’s …
Because birth is such a transformative experience, some trepidation is normal and to be expected. However, in our current media culture, birth is portrayed as a medical emergency and used as a way to increase TV show ratings. This turns normal trepidation into fear, which is further exasperated when people tell you birth horror stories …
Starting your baby on solids can be overwhelming! Things have changed a lot since we were little babes and our moms happily shoveled rice cereal into our unwilling mouths at 3 or 4 months of age. We now know that it is important to wait until your baby is at least 6 months old to …
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 COACHING clients. If using affirmations feels like it could be useful for you, I have some helpful guidelines that …
Are you planning a drug-free birth? Or are you hoping to delay pain medications as long as possible during labour? Then check out our handy birth tool kit for rent: the ‘Birth Box”. Included in the Birth Box are essential items for pain relief during labour such as a “Rebozo Scarf”, a TENS machine, massage …
The Birth Box – Everything you need for a drug free labour in one box! Read More »
Announcing the birth of Hazel Jean Winifred!
This sweet girl was born on January 5th to our lovely pregnant model for our website, Victoria, and daddy Tyson.
