Hello, Dear Readers, As the owner of Graceful Birth Doula Services Inc., I've had the privilege of supporting countless families through the transformative journey of childbirth. Today, I want to share the incredible postpartum support system in the Netherlands [...]
Are you planning a family vacation, but are worried about how to make it a success with your baby in tow? Flying with a baby can be a stressful experience for any parent, but with a little bit [...]
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. [...]
Returning to work after having a baby can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially for entrepreneurial women. It can be hard to balance motherhood with a career, so taking advantage of the support available is essential to make the transition [...]
Pregnancy is an exciting time for people, but the end of the journey can be daunting as the anticipation of childbirth builds. The lingering thoughts and possibility of medical induction for "past due date" or any other reason [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
