5 Tips to Get You Through the Longest Wait of Your Life

5 Tips to Get You Through the Longest Wait of Your Life

As a doulas, we know (and frequently remind our clients) that your estimated due date is just that: estimated. We’ll tell you over and over that your baby will come out when they’re good and ready, and that, usually, your body knows how to go in to labour all on it’s...

Why we won’t call you mama

When you’re expecting your baby, you’ll probably notice that you start hearing this word more and more- either passively on a forum or in a book, or as a title used to refer directly to you. Calling a pregnant “mama” (or mom, or mommy, or some other title referencing...

The top three birth fears

As doulas, we spend a LOT of time talking to our clients about what they can expect to experience during their labour. During these discussions, we always talk about what their fears, worries, or anxieties about giving birth are, and how we can help them cope with...
How to Tell If Your Water Broke

How to Tell If Your Water Broke

By the time you’re nearing your due date, there can be a lot going on down there. Even if this isn’t your first pregnancy, sometimes it can be difficult to tell if your water just broke, especially if it was broken for you during your last labour. Even though most...