by Leanne Palmerston | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
Vaginal birth after cesarean, commonly known as VBAC, is the process of giving birth vaginally after having a previous cesarean delivery. While some women opt for a repeat cesarean delivery, many choose VBAC for various reasons. Natural Birth Experience One of...
by Leanne Palmerston | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog
As a parent, few things are more stressful than when your baby won’t stop crying, and you have no idea why. Crying is a baby’s primary way of communicating, but decoding their message can feel impossible—especially when you’ve checked all the usual boxes. Why Is...
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...
