by HCD | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
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,...
by HCD | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
What type of formula should I use? Choosing a formula for your baby can be overwhelming! First, you’ll need to choose which type of infant formula to use. There are three types: Powders: mixed into sterilized water Concentrates: liquid concentrate mixed...
by HCD | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Believe it or not, one of the best parts about doula support with Harbour City Doulas isn’t the way we help you rock your labour and birth. It’s the magic that happens before labour ever begins through a ton of support, resources, and connection. We...
by HCD | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
With support restrictions in place at most care facilities (at the hospital here in Nanaimo, you’re allowed two support people with you during labour), it’s more important than ever that you choose your team carefully. If you have a partner, it’s...
by HCD | Feb 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Feb 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Feb 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
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....
by HCD | Jan 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
Have you ever seen a placenta before? No? It’s okay, most people haven’t. Actually, most people don’t think about their placentas very much at all (assuming, of course, that it’s been happily doing it’s job throughout your pregnancy)....
by HCD | Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
Guess what? Your birth experience is YOUR BIRTH experience. And while we can’t always plan how your baby is born- or for how your plans may have to change to make that happen- it’s important to realize that the only one with the final say on decisions is...
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