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What you need to know about the umbilical cord after your baby is born. In those first crucial minutes immediately after the birth of your baby something important is happening…

Baby we know it’s cold outside, but we won’t let that keep you in all winter. With a few helpful product suggestions, tips, and tricks you and your baby will be out enjoying our beautiful Canadian Winter well before the season is over.

It’s that time of year – when I look back on the last 12 months and talk about what a fabulous year it was. But this year is different. This year our generation has been living through an unprecedented Pandemic…

Here are the top 3 nutrition and fitness considerations during pregnancy from a dietitian and pre/postnatal fitness specialist.

What is a Doula? A question I was asked by many when we finally became pregnant with our double rainbow baby. Support, expertise, understanding, compassion… just some of the many qualities you will find in a Doula.

Your cervix in pregnancy does the important job of staying closed and holding the weight of your baby, placenta and keeping amniotic fluid in. It is long, closed, firm, high, and pointing posteriorly (towards your tailbone).

I was a bit nervous going into labor, but I can honestly say having Sarah by our side on the day put us at complete ease. She was right there to support us when we needed, but also allowed us the space to have our moments as a family.

While Braxton Hicks contractions can be annoying, they are also thought to be beneficial.

Pregnancy is such an exciting time and wonderful journey. As a chiropractor, it is a privilege to help parents-to-be with all of their pregnancy aches and pains. One of the most exhilarating parts is when the baby is finally on their way and the labour process is starting! 3rd Trimester Changes In the last few […]

Carol Anne and Sarah were incredible supports throughout my entire pregnancy. They were always a phone call/text away whenever I needed to talk, ask questions about procedures or just vent about some of my worries. Beyond support they provided me with evidence based research, information and helped me think through some of my pregnancy/postpartum choices.  […]