Second Night Syndrome

Second Night Syndrome

Second Night Syndrome You’re freshly home from the hospital with your two-day-old baby. You’re sore, tired, and a little overwhelmed, but so in love! You’re feeling pretty confident about this transition because last night, when your baby was only 16...
All About Epidurals

All About Epidurals

Despite rumours, doulas- at least these ones- are NOT just for people planning to give birth without an epidural! We totally support getting an epidural during labour if it feels right for you, and we want to help you feel prepared in case you decide to get one. Many...
Building Your Postpartum Command Station

Building Your Postpartum Command Station

One of the best things you can do to prepare for the early postpartum days is to create a postpartum command station. The goal of this bedside (or couch-side) basket ‘o goodies is to allow you to rest as much as possible and to avoid having to get up for necessities....
Blog Index

Blog Index

Harbour City Doulas Blog Index We so have so much great info, resources, and tips to share with you! Our clients get the best of the best, but here’s our collection of blog posts that cover everything from pregnancy, to preparing for labour, birth tips and info,...
Early Postpartum: Three Things to Consider

Early Postpartum: Three Things to Consider

The moment you’ve been waiting 40 long weeks (or longer) for is finally here. Maybe you laboured for a long time. Maybe it was short and intense. Maybe you had to make some last-minute changes to your birth plan, or maybe you had the birth of your dreams. No...