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Choline Powered Frittata!
When it comes to supporting a healthy pregnancy or postpartum recovery, nutrition makes a big difference! One nutrient that's often overlooked but incredibly important is choline. Choline supports brain development, liver function, and overall cellular health. You can read more about choline in one of our recent blog posts! Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or even just looking to fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods, this Choline Powered Frittata for you! Doulas in O

Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 101 min read
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Why Choline Matters during Pregnancy: What Every Parent Should Know
While nutrients like folate, iron, and calcium tend to steal the spotlight during pregnancy, choline beginning to get some more attention as an important pregnancy nutrient. And for good reason! Choline is a nutrient plays an important role in your baby’s brain development, pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Ottawa Doula, Doula in Ottawa, and prenatal nutritionist blog about prenatal nutrition and the importance of choline in the pregnancy diet.

Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 102 min read
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All about Due Dates!
Once the excitement of finding out you are pregnant has passed, one of the first things that many pregnant women do is calculate their...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Apr 179 min read
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Free Workshop: Planning your Nurtured Birth!
Read about an upcoming Free workshop being offered by Ottawa Doulas, Julia Davie and Michelle Appleby Clarida.

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Mar 132 min read
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Nourishing Pumpkin Coconut Soup for Pregnancy
I know, it's not Halloween anymore.. but that's no reason not to keep eating pumpkin! It's a pregnancy nutrition powerhouse!

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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Celebrating a Decade of Doula Work: Reflections on My 10 Year Doula-versary
I recently reached an important milestone in my life that I cannot let pass by without acknowledging. January 13th marked my 10 year...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 26, 20232 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 9, 20232 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 1, 20232 min read
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Surviving Pregnancy Heartburn!
Did you know that up to 80% of pregnant women experience heartburn? Incredibly common, unfortunately pregnancy heartburn can also be...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Sep 21, 20222 min read
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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?...

Nutured Birth Ottawa
Jul 20, 20223 min read
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