Three things you need to remember about birth

Sometimes, it can be hard to put into words exactly what your doula will do for your when you’re in labour. We are often hired by our clients because they know that having a doula on their team can reduce the risk of c-section, help them breastfeed with greater...
Breastfeeding Myths

Breastfeeding Myths

Breastfeeding in the age of information means that we have access to so much more resources and information than our parents and grandparents did. While they may have relied on their doctor, their best friend, and a good book or two, we have all that PLUS the entire...

Day in the Life of a Doula

The other day, my mom called while I was working. I texted her back, “I can’t talk now- I’m working!” and she responded with, “Wow, you sure are busy! You’re baby-crazy!” While it’s true that we DO love babies around...
How to Dress a Baby in the Fall

How to Dress a Baby in the Fall

Fall is here! The weather has cooled and the leaves are just beginning to turn colors. When the seasons change, it’s a good idea to revist your baby’s wardrobe, sort through what they’ve outgrown, and take inventory. Here are our top tips on how to...
Paced Bottle Feeding

Paced Bottle Feeding

  There is so much discussion about infant feeding (what, when, how…) that it can be hard to know what the right option for your family is. If feeding time involves a bottle- or if you’re thinking about introducing one for the first time- you may want to...
5 Things You Should Never Apologize For

5 Things You Should Never Apologize For

It’s truly incredible that a person can be in the process of pushing a baby out and yet still be aware enough to apologize to their support team. As Canadians, we love to apologize, but you get a free pass when you’re having a baby. Here are the top five...

Doulas are like… what?

I was on my way to see a client the other day and as I was driving down the wet (and slippery!) highway, I was thinking about the quote from Pam England. You know the one: I love this quote because it’s so true (aside from it being pretty one-dimensional and...

Top 5 Apps For Pregnancy and New Parenthood

When I had my first baby way back in 2006, smart phones weren’t really a “thing” yet. I did most of my research on my desktop PC and when labour finally began, we were timing my contractions with a stopwatch and a pad of paper! I kept track of my...

Questions you should ask your doula

If you’ve decided to hire a doula for your birth experience, you are probably feeling overwhelmed, optimistic, confused, and maybe even a little lost. When you type “Nanaimo doula” into Google, you probably end up with pages of doulas that all sound pretty great. How...