Got swollen feet?! Oh, the lovely symptom of pregnancy, and especially for those pregnant in these hot summer months! Pregnant women can carry an extra 20 lbs of fluid in the third trimester, so we feel you sister. Swelling is …
4 Reasons Every Mother Needs Acupuncture After Birth
Licensed Acupuncturist Megan Burns with Healing From Within Acupuncture, located in Vancouver, shares with us why every mama needs acupuncture after birth (no matter how old your baby is really!) Why Get Acupuncture After Birth? Pregnancy and birth are powerful …
How to Reduce Pain in Childbirth with ABC’s
Our Baby Nest doula team came up with this amazing list of ways to reduce pain in childbirth using ABC’s! As birth doulas, we know birth is hard work, but there are things you can do to make it more comfortable, …
7 Things You Really Need to Bring a Newborn Home
Ready to bring a newborn home? Let’s talk about the only things you really need: You see them all the time, advertisements for newborn items that are a *must have* or are *essential.* Do a quick internet search and you’ll see slideshows …
100 Ways a Partner Can Support During Labor!
We know first hand how amazing partners and spouses can be during birth, when they know what to do! Here is a list of 100 things you can do to give your partner support during labor and birth, outside of …
How to Look and Feel Your Best In Maternity Clothes
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a mom of five, maternity clothes can still be a challenge. I remember waiting for my baby bump to show enough, so I could start wearing all those adorable maternity clothes I dreamed of. …
The Number One Thing to Prepare for Baby’s Best Sleep
Kaylan Adams with Big Dreams Sleep Coaching, tells us how to prepare for baby’s best sleep! Sleep when baby comes?! How do we do that? Sleep can be hard to come by when you’re pregnant. You can’t find a comfortable position, …
The Must Have Essential Oils for Pregnancy and Birth
Essential oils seem to be all the rage right now! They smell delicious, they have physical, mental, and emotional benefits and are affordable for everyday use. If you are healthy, low risk and mindful of proper usage, essential oils for …
Let a Doula Pack Your Birth Bag: 10 Things it Must Have!
Like Mary Poppins, you can always find a doula with her birth bag! We fill our birth bag with tools to provide more comfort to a mom in labour, and help the birth process along. The more relaxed and calm …
5 Ways to Choose the Right Baby Carrier
What to ask? Where to go? Find out all the tips for selecting the babywearing style that is perfect for you! There are so many great babywearing choices available today! Yet at the same time it can be a really …