Packing a bag for your birth shouldn’t feel like packing for a week’s vacation abroad. You’ll have your arms full enough on the way into the hospital and on the way home with your new little one, don’t fill them up with un-needed stuff just to drag it back and forth. Remember if all goes …
Given that approximately 1 in 4 baby’s is delivered by cesarean birth in Canada, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is becoming more common. Some women and their partner’s may opt to have a repeat cesarean birth, but some may aim to have a VBAC.
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 …
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.
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.
Are you confused yet about all the things you should and shouldn’t be doing, should and shouldn’t be eating? Eating well during your pregnancy can not only be super beneficial to your little baby but can also make a world of a difference in your pregnancy. Katie Kahvo Registered Holistic Nutritionist gives her tips for eating healthy during pregnancy.
One question that I hear often in my Dancing For Birth™ classes is how to choose the “right” music for birth. If music is a big part of your life or you’ve enjoyed dancing during your pregnancy then you may want to consider putting together some music for your big day. When putting together …
Dance has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. I took ballet as a little girl until I was 12 or so. Then as a teenager I discovered house music and haven’t stopped dancing since. When I was pregnant with my son Elijah I heard about a program …
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Lactation Cookie Recipe Need more breastmilk? Or want to get a head start on breastmilk production? These are your magical and tasty solution! These delicious cookies are packed full of natural galactogogues (milk production boosters) and we guarantee they taste far better than any mother’s tea or tincture on the market. Healthy ingredients like Brewers …
