by Discover Birth Staff | Oct 25, 2024 | BIPOC, Birthwork, Gender, Social Justice, Women, Women in History, Women's History
Women’s History Month, celebrated every October, is a time to reflect on and honour the achievements of Canadian women throughout history. While the month celebrates progress, it also serves as a reminder that many gender-based inequalities still exist. Women and...
by Discover Birth Staff | Oct 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Women’s History Month Women’s History Month, celebrated every October, is a time to reflect on and honour the achievements of Canadian women throughout history. While the month celebrates progress, it also serves as a reminder that many gender-based inequalities still...
by Discover Birth Staff | Oct 18, 2024 | Doula, Loss, Newborn, Postpartum, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Uncategorized
SIDS Awareness Month, observed each year in October, is dedicated to increasing public awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and promoting preventive measures to reduce the risk. SIDS is the sudden, unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant that...
by Discover Birth Staff | Oct 11, 2024 | Birthwork, Doula, GTA, Loss, Postpartum, Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Doulas Make a Difference Every year on October 15th, people around the world come together to observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This complicated day is an opportunity to honour and remember the lives lost...
by Discover Birth Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | New Parents, Newborn, Postpartum, Soothing Techniques
Our doulas frequently support new parents as they navigate the challenges of soothing their babies, especially in those first few exhausting months. A highly recommended strategy is the 5S method, developed by Dr. Harvey Karp. He introduced the idea of the...
