I’m featuring Geneva Rayne, Founder of Her Village. She’s a Certified vaginal steam hydrotherapist and birth and a postpartum doula, and is here to dispel all the myths you’ve heard about vaginal steaming. Read through for the full story!
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Guest Post Written by: Dr. Janina Duliunas
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Preparing for what happens after baby is just as important as preparing for how they enter the world. The fact is creating your postpartum experience prenatally only leads to a more positive experience after birth.
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As a doula, I think of myself a little like Mary Poppins’ bag – full of resources that can help ease your transition to parenthood. One resource that tends to get used over and over? Essential oils! I recently shared my top oils for pregnancy, birth & beyond over at Mother Muse Magazine.
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Vaginal what now? No, this doesn’t involve growing things out of your nether regions but is actually about providing your newborn with healthy bacteria after a c-section.
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Baby-wearing is one great method to accomplish your mamahood tasks without engaging your core as much as lifting and holding your babe in your arms would. Whether you are planning a Cesarean, recently had one, or are planning ahead just in case, this blog post is for you.
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Amanda Laird is a holistic nutritionist, writer, and overall badass business babe. Amanda and I sat down to chat all things postpartum periods, wellness & menstrual health.
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Coffee is such a crutch for many new parents who want to avoid feeling like a zombie after a restless night. But the caffeine content might not be the best way to recover from your night feeds, and in fact, can cause even more hormonal craziness than what you’re already facing in the postpartum period. This post isn’t to make you feel even more mom shame, because coffee is a staple for most of us. Instead, I’ve gathered a post of nutritious alternatives to get your morning energy back, because we can’t always get a full night of zzzs with a little one in the house.
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i recently chatted with my client/single mama by choice/overall boss babe alyssa garrison from random acts of pastel. we talked about all things doula life & i even shared my favourite smoothie recipe.
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the holidays are right around the corner (seriously - where did 2018 go?) & that means it’s time for all things holiday shopping. between baby registries and prenatal appointments, putting together your own wish list might have fallen to the wayside.
thus, here is the official 2018 birth boss holiday gift guide for the mama-to-be.
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Welcome to the first part of the birth boss series on essential oils in childbirth! In the next couple of weeks, I’ll be profiling different essential oils that every birthing person should stock in their labour toolkit. Oil #1: Lemon!
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Fuelling your body with the right vitamins and nutrients is a great way to kick start your baby-making bod into gear, and fuel your future little one too. Healthy eating isn’t about dividing food into good or bad categories, but rather, I encourage my clients to think about how nutrient-rich food makes you feel. Click through for the ABCs of Fertility Nutrition.
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We’re not talking about giving your baby face masks here... But babies need skin care routines too. When we picture our perfect little newborns, we imagine their skin being silky soft, smooth and smelling so fresh you want it bottled as a perfume. In reality, that can be pretty far from the truth. Newborn skin can get pretty funky; it can be flaky, dry, bumpy, discoloured - you name it.
You’ve scavenged through Pinterest, read all the blogs, and have spent hours perfecting your wishlist. Your baby is going to have all the things it needs to thrive, but have you thought about registering for gifts that will help you and your family as you transition to parenthood? Check out our top 5 unconventional baby registry items that will ease your postpartum period.
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Sunspots, hormonal acne & stretch marks - oh my! When you announce that you’re expecting, one of the number one comments that people throw out is “you’re glowing,” and it can be a real downer when you feel anything but. I went straight to the clean beauty experts at The Detox Market in Yorkville - one of my favourite all-natural beauty stores - to hear about all their recommendations. Read through for doula-approved skincare solutions to all your pregnancy skin care struggles.
It’s finally happened. Your baby has gone to sleep, your partner is dozing away, you’ve tucked yourself in and boom - nothing. All you’ve been talking about is how exhausted you are, and when the moment comes around, your brain has a million tabs open and you can’t seem to hit the off button. Read these tips to catch up on your zzzs with a little one at home.
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Pregnancy problems are BEYOND real. While your body is doing its thing, there are some tricks to make your airplane ride super smooth. Read through for some tips about how to make traveling while pregnant as safe & stress-free as possible.
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Meeting your OB for the first time is like dating. Maybe you heard about them through a friend’s recommendation, or maybe you found them on the internet - but the first time you meet face-to-face, you’re going to have a lot of questions. While you should also ask about things that matter to you and your family, I’ve compiled this list of must-ask questions for your first OB prenatal appointment.
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No matter how much positive manifestation and prenatal prep you do, life just happens. Your tiny human is its own person with their own plans on how to enter the world. That’s why I’m calling on all you mamas & papas out there to throw out your birth plans and bring in a birth vision board instead.
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