Birth Story
Week 17: Oh the Pressure!
Cravings this week: not as many and mostly healthy! – baba ganoush – oranges – ataulfo mango – lettuce – tomato So it’s taken me a while to write this post. I’ve been blaming my crazy calendar and that I have been busier in April than I have ever been in my life, however…
Read MoreGavin’s Birth Story: A Rollercoaster Journey to Motherhood
Gavin’s birth story: Remember this post where Adriana at UmlaPhoto captured the “day in the life” of bebo mia’s Becky during the last few weeks of her pregnancy? Well, at midnight on April 1st, little Gavin arrived and we are finally sharing his “Fresh 48” photos! Here’s a little piece of his story from…
Read MoreWeek 9 – Carbs, cheese, anything salty please!
Those of you who know me well know that I am somewhat of a health nut in some people’s eyes. I love eating healthy, love the taste of healthy foods and how they make me feel. I’m a runner, I love weight training and exercise in general; if it’s active, count me in! These…
Read MoreAn Imperfect Hypnobirth
When we posed a question about Hypnobirthing on our Facebook wall, we were met with quite a positive response from those who used this technique during their births. Our friend Adriana, of UmlaPhoto, was eager to share her experience with you. No two birth stories are ever alike, and we love hearing and sharing the…
Read MoreOur Director of Pregnancy is…….PREGNANT (and we get to spy on her!)
As a doula trained by bebo mia, I thought it would be fitting for me to write about my pregnancy and birth. But before I get into THIS pregnancy, I want to start at the beginning……the birth of my first son. His name is Caimen and he was born on March 6th, 2009. It’s hard…
Read MoreBirth Photo Blog – You Won't Believe This!
WARNING: This post includes detailed photos of birth/crowning with client permission (and encouragement) I dislocated my patella three weekends ago. One of the first thoughts that went through my mind was about my doula clients and their fast approaching due dates (my trip to Mexico coming up was only ahead in my mind by…
Read MoreBirth on Holiday: Coping with a Surprise Early Arrival
Read the incredible journey of giving birth on holiday: A few months ago, bebo mia hypnobirthing clients Hubert & Zara welcomed their baby girl into the world in a rather unexpected place..Montreal. They were out of province on business when their little one decided to make her entrance! Below is the story of how they…
Read MoreThe Rise of Cesarean Births in Brazil: A Woman’s Right to Choose
The high rate of Cesarean births in Brazil has raised concerns about maternal healthcare practices. Two years ago, I was blessed to witness the birth of a beautiful baby girl. Little did I know that years later, her Auntie would offer me insight into a world I have had a hard time understanding. Her name…
Read MoreNo One Knows Your Body Like You Do! A Natural Birth Story.
A bebo mia Hypnobirthing client and member of my favourite class, Prenatal Aquafit, had this to say about her self-discovery in the natural birth of her daughter! “So many people (both men and women) were telling me that I wouldn’t do a natural drug-free birth and that I would be screaming for the epidural.…
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