The Blog
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Never Stop Saying That Love Trumps Hate
In light of the outcome of the 2016 US presidential election we wanted to say it again: love trumps hate.
Gag Me With Your Sensitive Gag Reflex
We talk about puking. We talk about hemorrhoids. We talk about constipation. Now we need to talk about gagging in pregnancy!
Things Found In My Son’s Diapers
Mothers see some crazy stuff in their baby’s diapers. Check out what we found in toddler diapers!
Take Care of Yourself A Few Minutes At A Time
Doula Leanne Palmerston offers a quick and easy way to inject a little fun and joy into your long day of parenting your baby.
Sleep Training Makes You A Horrible Parent
Babies are like teenagers, they want to stay up all night hanging out and socializing. Even when they feel so tired they could cry.
The President’s Advice For New Parents
You wouldn’t think the POTUS, Barack Obama, would be the person to turn to for good postpartum parenting advice. But he is!
Look Inside The Womb
Moms in Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and Brant – Have you ever wondered what your baby looks like inside your pregnant belly?
The HFD Difference: No Shaming
Ever had someone tell you how you should give birth to or feed your baby? Of course you have! And that sucks.
Recipe Time: Cheesecake Snack Bites
Ever have one of those moments when you want something sweet and decadent but you don’t want to tackle an entire cake? This snack is the perfect solution.
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.