by Miranda Robertson | May 16, 2025 | Affirmation, Birthwork, Doula, Postpartum, Pregnancy
5 Mental Shifts to Help You Approach Birth with Calm Confidence Birth isn’t just about what your body does. It’s about what your mind believes it can do. That belief, that quiet confidence, is what carries so many parents through the unknowns of labour. The right...
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...
by Discover Birth Staff | Sep 3, 2024 | Birthwork, Doula, New Parents, Postpartum, Pregnancy
When you first hear the word doula, what comes to mind? For many people, there’s a sense of mystery or even confusion around what doulas actually do. As people are thinking about pregnancy, planning for it, or already expecting, the idea of hiring a doula is becoming...
by Discover Birth Staff | Aug 26, 2024 | Birthwork, Doula, GTA, New Parents, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Toronto, Uncategorized
What to ask during a Doula Interview Your doula will be with you in some of the most intimate, vulnerable and important days of your life. It’s important to take the time to conduct a doula interview before making a decision about having them be a part of your birth...
