Your Guide to a Healthy Birth Experience

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Sep 203 min

From Womb into Water: The Benefits of Water Birth

Water birth involves labouring and sometimes giving birth in a warm water-filled pool. The water provides a soothing, supportive environment

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Jun 202 min

Should You Rent a TENS Machine? Exploring Our New Rental Service Option!

Looking for a drug-free, non-invasive way to manage labor pain? Consider renting a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Apr 114 min

Managing Prodromal Labour: What to Expect l Ottawa Doula Tips

Imagine it. You have been pregnant for 9 months and have been anxiously awaiting your little one. You are just heading to bed when you...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Dec 7, 20232 min

Ask an Ottawa Birth Doula: When is it the right time to call my doula?

When labour finally starts, when will I know it is the right time to call my doula? This is an excellent question! As doulas, we...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Nov 14, 20233 min

Our Favourite Essential Oils for Labour!

Essential oils can be a powerful tool to help bring comfort during labour. Some birth givers love to have soothing scents while others...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

May 18, 20233 min

The benefits of using a TENS Machine for Labour

Have you heard of TENS machines? In recent years, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines have become increasingly...