Foreplay, kissing, fondling, laughing, and flirting...it's what conceives a pregnancy, and it's what can help get labour going. In the days leading up to the birth of your baby, it can be an anxious time for many parents-to-be. [...]
Seven years ago, I became a Certified Association of Placenta Preparation Arts (APPA) Specialist. Being a Certified APPA Professional means that I have had extensive training in safety and sanitization processes. I am certified to meet the OSHA [...]
There are many ways that adding a doula to your birth team even if you’re planning a home birth can enhance your experience. Having worked at both home and hospital births, We have experienced joy in attending home births [...]
Be Patient and Positive: The number one thing that any labouring person appreciates from their support person is patience. Childbirth can take a long time; whether it’s an induction, spontaneous labour or a caesarean section. Be prepared for lots of [...]
On May 22, 60 years ago, the first baby was delivered at Trillium Health Partners Hospital (formally Mississauga Hospital). Since then, they have become the hospital that delivers the most babies in Canada. Trillium holds a special place in my [...]
After three natural and progressively faster births I knew the only thing I needed on my birth plan is a doula. My last (third) birth was early and very fast and left me feeling very anxious about the upcoming [...]
Birth The Way I Wanted - Grace, How can I thank the person who helped me give birth to my son the way I wanted? No words or gifts can express my sincere gratitude. The three of us would [...]
I had a truly wonderful experience with Grace and Diane – who are both very special people. The shared care model was particularly useful for me because I was able to benefit from both of their support throughout and [...]
Grace was able to keep me focused on birth by distracting me from pain, enabling me to achieve a natural, med-free birth. She did breathing exercises with me, used the TENS machine, suggested different positions/techniques and helped my husband [...]
A Natural, Med-Free Birth - Grace was able to keep me focused on birth by distracting me from pain, enabling me to achieve a natural, med-free birth. She did breathing exercises with me, used the TENS machine, suggested different [...]
