Nutured Birth Ottawa
Simple Spinach & Banana Pregnancy Smoothie!
Having good nutrition is incredibly important for pregnancy! It not only impacts the health of the pregnancy person, it also directly...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Aug 14
- 3 min
The Benefits of Prenatal Acupuncture
Pregnancy is a time when the human body is in incredible action. From ancient times to the modern day, cultures and their medicines the...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- May 26
- 2 min
How to find a doula in Ottawa?
If you're pregnant and living in Ottawa, you are fortunate in that there is a thriving doula community and many different and incredible...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- May 9
- 2 min
Nourishing Chia Pudding for Pregnancy
Chia seed pudding is a tasty and healthy snack that's perfect for pregnancy! Not only is it packed with essential nutrients, but it's...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- May 1
- 2 min
Chia Seeds: The Tiny Seed Packed with Big Benefits for Pregnancy
Chia seeds are tiny, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch that can benefit pregnancy in numerous ways. In this blog post, we'll...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Surviving Pregnancy Heartburn!
Did you know that up to 80% of pregnant women experience heartburn? Incredibly common, unfortunately pregnancy heartburn can also be...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Mar 6
- 3 min
10 Important questions to ask a birth doula during your interview!
"What to ask a doula during the interview," "questions to ask your doula during your interview," and "questions to ask your prospective...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Pregnancy Eats: Green Lentil Soup
If you are looking for an easy, delicious and nutritious vegetarian lunch or dinner, this prenatal nutrition recipe is for you! Try...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Sweet Potato Pregnancy Pancakes
In search of a nutrient dense, comforting breakfast recipe that is suitable for any trimester? You will LOVE my recipe for Sweet Potato...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Everything You Need to Know About Braxton Hicks Contractions!
Braxton Hicks contractions can be surprising! You are cruising through pregnancy, moving into the last trimester, and you suddenly start...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
While nausea is most common during the first trimester, morning sickness and digestive upset can happen at any time during pregnancy. One...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Nov 4, 2022
- 2 min
Ask an Ottawa Doula - When is the best time to hire a doula?
Have you been thinking about hiring a doula? While most clients reach out when they are already 5-6 months along, there are quite a few...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
What is the difference between a birth doula and a midwife?
One of the questions I am asked most frequently when people find out I am a birth doula is “what is the difference between a doula and a...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
The almighty cervix!
I never thought I would be writing a post about the cervix, and yet here we are! Why devote an entire blog post to a single body part?...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Jul 4, 2022
- 3 min
Folate vs. Folic Acid – What you need to know about the difference!
“When should I start taking folic acid? How much folic acid should I take? Are all folic acid supplements the same?” Hands down, the most...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- May 16, 2022
- 5 min
Doula Tips for Morning Sickness
Morning sickness. It’s one of the most common early pregnancy symptoms. We see it in movies and hear about it from friends, but nothing...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Apr 13, 2022
- 4 min
Ask an Ottawa Birth Doula – Prenatal sleep suggestions
Ask an Ottawa Birth Doula – I am in my third trimester and am having so much trouble with my sleep. Any suggestions? Unfortunately, most...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Reflexology and Pregnancy
Reflexology can be such beneficial treatment no matter where you are in life, but during pregnancy and the postpartum time the benefits...
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