By Heather Marr, Birth Doula at Montreal’s Rio Doula A frequently asked question about doulas is: “I’m having a planned C-section. Can I still hire a doula?” And the answer? Yes, indeed! And here’s how she (or can help you have a positive, empowering belly birth experience. Here are 8 ways we birth doulas can…
By Heather Marr, Birth Doula I’ve attended many births and there are always certain things my clients know before the birth: what music they want to be listening to, who they want in the room with them, what they want to eat afterwards. I’m often surprised at the things they don’t know. Here are the…
I received compensation for this post. I don’t have regrets about my first birth experience, but I definitely have a lot of ideas about how it could’ve been better. I am not a shy person in most arenas of my life: a glance at my blog and my Facebook page are proof of that. But…
I recently asked over on my Facebook page if Mamas believed they had done something or experienced something to bring on their labour. I got lots of cool and varied responses, from different types of food to acupuncture to more deliberate medical interventions. As for Little Miss Cub, before going to bed on Saturday…
I’ve had a few readers ask me what I’m putting in my labour bag, and I finally got around to making a list! I re-packed my bags yesterday, because that’s what nesting mothers do, no? I am once again delivering in hospital, but the things I’ve packed for myself are a lot different than with…
My name is Lindsay and I am a 40-year-old mama of four trying to live an eco-friendly, budget-friendly life! I am a substitute teacher and Child Passenger Safety technician in Calgary, Alberta. Join me on my adventures!
