Birth Trauma
Birth trauma is a very real and often overlooked issue in our culture. It can be defined as physical or emotional harm experienced during labour and childbirth and can cause long-term effects on the birthing parent, their partner, [...]
Diary of a Doula
I had a difficult weekend hospital birth. I am living my life in the belief of balance. In doing so as a Full Spectrum Doula, I do easy 2-hour home births as well as 36+ hour hospital births [...]
World Doula Week 2023
Happy World Doula Week! We are so excited to celebrate and honour the excellent work of our amazing Graceful Birth Doula team. Doulas are certified professionals who provide emotional and physical support to those who are expecting or [...]
Leaving baby for the first time
I toss and turn in my bed as David gets up to soothe our baby back to sleep. It’s the middle of the night and I can hear them negotiating in the next room. Maybe it’s a nightmare, [...]
Special Place In My Heart
I just want to take a minute to express how thankful we are that you have been able to support us with the births of our children. You are something truly special and you will always hold a [...]
Confessions of a Doula
I have a confession to make...I’m a doula and I thought birth was always painful. After ten years of supporting over 250 families, I now know that this is not always the case. I’ve witnessed all kinds of births, from [...]
Mississauga Moms and Babies Meetup
Welcome to Mississauga Moms and Babies Meetup! This year we have a great line up of topics and guest speakers joining us at Mississauga Moms and Babies Meet up. Our group is a safe place to connect with other moms, talk [...]
Life with a Newborn
You may be pregnant and have spent countless hours preparing for the birth of your baby. Or perhaps you've just had a baby and are finding that it isn't what you expected. Life with a newborn can be very hard! [...]
How do Doulas help at Home Births
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 [...]
