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We as doulas are often asked many of the same initial questions. So, I thought we could answer some of those questions up front for you. But I wanted to give everyone a better understanding. Just as each mother is similar but unique, so is a doula. These answers are from two separate doulas (not me)...

This is a very brief summary of infantile colic which I hope sheds a bit of light on the subject. If your young baby cries a lot after a feed or other times and is inconsolable even with rocking and carrying them around he or she may have infantile colic.  What that means is generally they have a l...

“Try to learn something new this week. This keeps our energy active which affects not only us, but those around us too.” The talents that intrigue us the most oftentimes seem to exist just outside the reach of our grasp, even though we are all capable of mastering new crafts and skills. Life has a ...

Happy November!   With the fall finally here, it's time to start adding some warming foods and spices into your diet. By eating with the seasons, we can help strengthen our immune systems and avoid seasonal ailments like colds and flus. With that in mind, here is a great soup recipe to keep you he...

Being pregnant can be hard.  Living, caring for & supporting a pregnant woman can (arguably) be equally as hard.  Avoid these 3 mistakes as you navigate through this amazing journey called fatherhood, and I promise, it’ll be at least a little easier than it would otherwise. If you’re like many fath...

Cranial Chiropractic Care and Infants Cranial  and Spinal Subluxations:  Affect the neurological function of cranial nerves (i.e. pressure on the hypoglossal nerve as it exits the canal may result in dysfunction of the tongue) and upper cervical spine. Subluxations can result from vaginal birth, c-...

Pre-birth acupuncture is acupuncture that is administered when a woman reaches full term, or 37 weeks. The focus of the acupuncture treatments is to prepare a woman for birth - both physically and emotionally, and to promote a healthy natural labor and birth. From a physical perspective, would you ...

"Despite major advances in medical care, critical threats to maternal, infant, and child health exist in the United States. Among the Nation’s most pressing challenges are reducing the rate of preterm births, which has risen by more than 20% from 1990 to 2006,1 and reducing the infant death rate, wh...

A celebrated developmental milestone is when a 6-month-old baby (give or take a few weeks) can sit up independently. But, what does that mean? The reference books say independent sitting is when a baby is placed in sitting on the floor and can remain there without help from caregivers, other support...

    There is no time in a women’s life that is more exciting, and more confusing, than when she is pregnant.  This is a time of transformation, not only in terms of the future of the woman’s life, but in terms of her body as well.  The boundaries of what’s normal and what is cause for concern are ...

We are musical beings. Our tendency to make music is universal and it transcends culture, language, religion, and every stage of our lives. As early as 5 months in utero, babies can hear their mother’s heartbeat and voice. From the time we are newborn and arguably before, playing and making music is...

Something that was very apparent to me when I first decided to become a doula, was that the term “doula” was almost considered a label.  Kind of like a “WASP” or “Hippie” or “Conservative.” I’ve found that (depending on the type of crowd or person I was talking to) each time I would share my profes...

Top Ten Immune Boosters         1 –LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Your body will warn you with subtle signs when your immune system is fighting something off. Most early signs are behavioural (especially in children) like being more tired than usual, feeling inexplicably cranky, appetite changes, etc. Pay ...

Sweet Spot - Sleep Begets Sleep It is amazing how this works!  What time does your baby go to sleep at night?  Is it too late?  Did you miss the “sweet spot” sleepy window?  For babies six months or older consider a bedtime between 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Helping your baby get the proper amount of sleep ca...