by Leanne Palmerston | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog
As a parent, it can be frustrating when your baby is crying and you can’t seem to figure out why. Crying is a baby’s way of communicating, but it can be difficult to understand what they’re trying to tell you. There are many reasons why a baby may...
by Leanne Palmerston | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog
@leanne.the.doula This fantastic and simple tip can get your young baby to sleep easily and quickly. Best for babies under 6m. #sleepscience #newbornsleepycues #sleepycues #sleepcues #fyp #ama #doula #doulatips #babysecrets #postpartum #parentingtips #infantbehaviour...
by Leanne Palmerston | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog
Nitrous Oxide is an inhaled medication that can be used at home and could replace the epidural for many people. I can remember planning for my first birth. I knew I didn’t want to use an epidural, but I was worried that all of the non-pharmaceutical...
by Leanne Palmerston | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog
**UPDATED on March 8, 2021 to add information about a new midwifery clinic in Hamilton and new pain relief options for home birth** **UPDATED on December 9, 2019 to add information about a Family Physician in private practice who attends births** **UPDATED on October...
by Leanne Palmerston | Oct 9, 2019 | Blog
Telling parents not to use pacifiers because of nipple confusion is used as a scare tactic for promoting breastfeeding. Yes, you read that right. Somewhere someone decided to help women breastfeed more they should be warned about nipple confusion. That way they...
by Leanne Palmerston | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog
Picture this: you are 40 weeks and 2 days. You had a prenatal appointment 2 days ago where your doctor declared you were 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Mild, rhythmic cramps have been happening for a few hours and they seem to be getting a little stronger over time....
