Welcome to Part 1 of a two part series on Pelvic Physiotherapy. We asked Kate Jones of Hamilton’s Nest Physio to help us understand a little more about pelvic floor injuries from birth and introduce us to this very important aspect of prenatal and postpartum...
Some infections come and go. A cold requires patience. Most ear infections in babies are no longer medicated. Plugged ducts benefit from a warm compress and massage. Mastitis, though? You can’t just nurse your way through that one. Mastitis is a serious...
Have you ever wondered what goes on at night when a night doula works with a family? Curious about how a postpartum doula can help your family at night? The idea behind having a night doula is to help with the nighttime parenting duties so families get more rest at...
Becoming a new mom is hard. Everyone wants to help with a few words of advice meant to make the new parent’s job easier. But, while that advice is meant kindly, it doesn’t always actually help. Let’s look at two of the most common pieces of advice...
Is having a baby becoming less safe in Hamilton? Reduced birth facilities, suburban sprawl and increasing population mean some family will have to travel farther than they should for fewer safe options for birth. Rob McIsaac is not a very popular person among medical...
Babies make noise when they sleep. I think a lot of first time parents are really shocked by this. Is your baby a noisy sleeper? Are you eager for a baby who can sleep longer at night? We use the phrase “sleep like a baby” to mean a long, deep and...
