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Confession: I’m a Doula And I Failed At Breastfeeding

Confession: I’m a Doula And I Failed At Breastfeeding

You cannot imagine the shame you feel when you are a doula and your baby is admitted to hospital for failure to thrive due to inadequate food intake.  I teach women to breastfeed for a living! But, I was a breastfeeding failure. I failed myself and it put my son...

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A Watched Giraffe Never Births

A Watched Giraffe Never Births

If you haven't heard of April the pregnant giraffe you might have been on the moon. And if you have been home and have heard about her you probably watched some footage of the animal pacing her stall hoping to catch a glimpse of a giraffe giving birth. Live feeds from...

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Where Is The IKEA Doula?

Where Is The IKEA Doula?

IKEA furniture is designed to ruin friendships, wreck marriages, give you blisters and make you cry. If I’d had an IKEA doula, though, my gently used, slightly beaten up Expedit shelf would be standing right now.

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You Should Have A Salty Bottom!

You Should Have A Salty Bottom!

The day after I had my first son my vagina felt like it had been stretched over a garbage bin like a too small grocery sack. It was sore. Here’s a tip to help you heal better.

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Sometimes We Just Talk

Sometimes We Just Talk

Sometimes the best thing a new mother can have is someone she can talk to, who listens without judgement, whose only focus is on helping her succeed on her terms.

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Look Inside The Womb

Look Inside The Womb

Moms in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and Brant – Have you ever wondered what your baby looks like inside your pregnant belly?

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This Might Hurt

This Might Hurt

Cuts and tears and repair? Oh my! I’m just going to come out an say it: your vagina might get injured during birth.

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