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What to pack in your hospital bag: Tips and tricks from an Ottawa Doula!
As doulas in Ottawa, we are often asked what families should pack in their hospital bags. Some worry they will pack too much, and others worry that they will forget something. Both thoughts are so valid! Breaking your packing list down into some sub-categories can be helpful as you work on deciding what to pack. Doulas in Ottawa. Ottawa doulas. Ottawa birth doula.
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Oct 13 min read
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...
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May 18, 20233 min read
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...
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May 25, 20222 min read
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?”...
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Apr 5, 20222 min read
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...
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Mar 28, 20223 min read
Creating a Comfortable Birth Environment in the Hospital
Creating a Comfortable Birth Environment in the Hospital
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Jul 22, 20212 min read
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