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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
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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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...
Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 18, 20233 min read
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Ask an Ottawa birth doula – What is delayed cord clamping?
Delayed cord clamping is a practice of waiting a period of time, usually between 2 and 5 minutes, before clamping and cutting the baby's...
Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 25, 20222 min read
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3 Ways that Doulas Can Help with Early Labour
One question that we are frequently asked during doula interviews and prenatal appointments is “When will the doula come to my house?”...
Nutured Birth Ottawa
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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All About Oxytocin
It’s all about the hormones! Specifically, oxytocin. Ask any birth doula and they will likely show a deep honor for and appreciation for...
Nutured Birth Ottawa
Mar 28, 20223 min read
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