by HCD | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean that it will come naturally to everyone. For some parent/baby pairs, breastfeeding can be the single biggest challenge of the newborn period. Thankfully, most are able to get the hang of breastfeeding pretty quickly. We...
by HCD | Mar 13, 2019 | 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!”. A lot of Nanaimo families contact us to learn...
by HCD | Jan 31, 2019 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorised
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...
by HCD | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorised
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...
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