by HCD | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
There’s so much info available to expecting parents on their options for birth and you know us: #wesupportthat! Knowledge is power, and the more info you have, the better you’re able to make decisions in your labour about things like fetal monitoring,...
by HCD | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
Our world has changed so much in such a short period of time. This year, we’ve seen a huge surge in home birth plans, questions, and requests for more information, and it makes sense. Expecting families that tell us that they never would have dreamed of planning...
by HCD | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! After the excitement of the positive pregnancy test wears off, you may wonder what’s supposed to come next. For many newly expecting parents, the first trimester can bring a lot of new experiences (like nausea, extreme...
by HCD | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Placenta Encapsulation in Nanaimo If you’re planning on placenta encapsulation, you’ve come to the right place! Harbour City Doulas is Nanaimo’s leading choice for placenta encapsulation. Our clients choose us because our placenta encapsulation...
by HCD | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
Am I going to poop while I’m pushing? This is the million-dollar question. The idea of having a bowel movement in front of a room full of strangers is probably not your favorite. In fact, it might make you feel embarrassed, awkward, or downright anxious. We want...
by HCD | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The closer you get to your due date, the more hyper-aware you’ll become of every little cramp, gas bubble, or discomfort. You may find yourself wondering several times a day: am I in labour? Is this a sign of labour? Is it finally time? There are so many...
by HCD | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
If you are both pregnant, and on the internet, you’ve probably at least heard of placenta encapsulation. If you’re like a lot of people, your reaction was likely one of two things: either “Placenta… what?” or, “Gross!”. Placenta encapsulation is the process of...
by HCD | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
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...
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