Your Guide to a Healthy Birth Experience

It's officially February which means we can start talking about all things chocolate related. Actually, scratch that. When is it not a good time to talk about chocolate?! When prepared using quality ingredients, hot chocolate can be a nutritious and supportive drink for pregnant and non pregnant bodies alike! Ottawa Doula and Ottawa Prenatal Nutritionist, Julia Davie, shares a nutritious and pregnancy supportive hot chocolate recipe you will love!

Having the right support can make a big difference in helping those early days of postpartum feel calmer and more supported. That is where an experienced postpartum doula in Ottawa can help. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to our wonderful postpartum doula, Candy De Jesus, and hear directly from her about what inspires her work and how she supports families during this transformative time. Ottawa doula. Doula Ottawa. Ottawa Postpartum Doula. Postpartum Doula Ottawa.

For some birth givers touch can be such a comfort during labor. For those that do enjoy it, touch during labor can benefit in a few different ways: During contractions touch can be used to help a birth giver cope. In between contractions massage can help to relax the birth giver. This can help with letting go within the pause before the next contractions begins. Touch can strengthen the connection between the labouring person and those supporting them.