by admin | Jul 25, 2014 | Labour and Birth
Have we given away our power for the birth of our own child? Do we have the “they know best” mentality and allow it to sidetrack our labour into something, in the end, we don’t even recognize as anything resembling our “birth plan”....
by admin | Jul 21, 2014 | Parenting
How fast do you move when you hear your baby cry? Most parents acquire stealth speed and can hear their little one from a mile away. No one likes to hear a baby cry. However newborns are especially good at it, it’s the only way they know to get your...
by admin | Jul 14, 2014 | Labour and Birth
Several years ago I was asked to speak at the Calgary Baby & Tot Show at the BMO Center. I said “sure of course what would you like me to speak on?” They promptly replied, “How to have a faster easier birth.” Well immediately I know I...
by admin | Jul 9, 2014 | Parenting
Believe it or not there was a brief time that I felt like a perfect parent. I remember it distinctly because I believe it was the only moment in time this has ever happened. I had 2 small children, my oldest was about 3 and my second born was 1. I had just finished...
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by admin | Jul 2, 2014 | Parenting
As I have become the proud mama of an 18 year old boy I have done much reflection on my role as mom. This has been a bitter sweet experience, as I am sure it is for all moms out there. Although there has been a few regrets this is probably one of the biggest. I did...
by admin | Jun 24, 2014 | Parenting
The wave of technology that has occurred over, even the last 5 years is staggering. What they say is really true “There’s an app for that” and in the baby world this is no exception. Here are some apps we have found that seem would be a good...
by admin | Jun 20, 2014 | Breastfeeding
So breastfeeding isn’t going according to the dream? Well you are certainly not alone. The majority of women experience some difficulties establishing breastfeeding for the first time. These expectant moms watch other women out there effortlessly...
by admin | Jun 17, 2014 | Postpartum
The baby has finally arrived, and they are so cute and the love of your life! So why do you feel so…..tired, uncertain, sore, teary, cranky, hot, sweaty, leaky, unattractive……happy, proud, organized, wise and joyful? Well if that is the list of...
by admin | Jun 9, 2014 | Parenting
There are many factors to consider when thinking about whether or not you are ready for another baby. Are you prepared physically, emotionally, mentally, financially? What are the pros and cons of spacing? What are your priorities? What can you handle? And what...
by admin | Jun 5, 2014 | Dads
Through my 11 years experience teaching families how to prepare for their birth experience I have carefully created a top 10 list for dads (or support partners) to help them successfully navigate the waters of childbirth and be the rock star when it is all said...
