Home Birth
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It’s almost that time of year again where birth is everywhere. The Spring baby wave will be starting, flowers will be blooming and we are all anxiously waiting for #ApriltheGiraffe to have her baby. Here at the bebo mia headquarters we are all hustling to get ready to welcome a new wave of students into…
Read More5 things no one tells you to pack in your hospital bag for delivery
You’ve got your hospital bag for delivery packed by the door, ready to grab when you’re in active labour It has all the basics and you’ll be especially thankful to have the following 5 items; these items are much needed but not often talked about. Olive Oil Many hospitals have a small bottle of this…
Read MoreWhat does labour feel like?
What the heck will labour feel like?! This is a thought that plagues pregnant women… We get it, we were there too. Our latest vlog will walk you through why you have the feelings you do with your contractions/surges. Want to know why we say child birth hurts like $&@*?! Check out this blog post…
Read MoreMy Home Birth Journey: Reflections and Prospects
Home Birth: Informed Choices and Safety I chose to share my home birth story, and thoughts on home birth in response to this article: I have Read this article over several times now, and every time, it seems I have a different opinion or a different flood of emotion. The topic of home birth can…
Read MoreBirth Story of Heather
It’s a GIRL! End of birth story. Just kidding – I will elaborate, as I’m sure many of you are curious and it’s a birth wonderful story that I’ve been looking forward to sharing. I will preface the story with her name: Coral Beverly Poppy Jones. ‘Coral’ has been on our list for 5 years…
Read MoreMy Birth Plan – Better late than never!
Heather & Ken Jones – My Birth Plan for Number Two! People attending the birth (*potentially) – Ken: partner – *Caimen: son – *Beverly: Heather’s mom (there for Caimen or to take him away if he/I want) – Natasha Marchand: doula (Bianca Sprague is my secondary doula) – Christie Kavaratzis: primary midwife – Jennifer…
Read MoreWeek 31 – Update, Time and Lists
Week 31: I’ll start this week with an update from my last appointment like I said I would. I saw my secondary midwife, who is equally as wonderful as my primary, and we broached the due date subject right off the bat. She said that they have chatted about what they think makes the most…
Read MoreBirth Story: I am having a doula
I started my third trimester this week and I’m in a bit of denial. ‘October’ still sounds so far away, but the reality is that this baby could come in September, and it’s already the middle of July! I have said this a few times this week: if someone were to tell me it was…
Read MoreWeek 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 More13 weeks pregnancy Cravings – Slow Down!!!
13 weeks pregnancy Cravings: – bean salad (my stepmom, B’s, home made recipe) – cilantro – orange juice – cottage cheese – still on the mustard train A client of ours recently described time as melting away, and I couldn’t agree more. I was 13 weeks on Monday this week, which means I’m entering…
Read More11 Weeks Pregnant: Cravings and feelings of this week
11 Weeks Pregnant: Cravings of this week: – greek pasta salad – beaners and wieners (if you know what this is, I love you 10X more) – hard-boiled eggs – lots of mustard on any sandwich – homemade balsamic vinaigrette with lots of vinegar and lemon Feel better: I have started to feel a…
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 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 Morebebo mia client talks about BREASTFEEDING!
Bebo mia was lucky enough to sit down with Deepa Maceachern, former bebo mia client and the mother of adorable 17-month old Andrew talk about breastfeeding. The last time we saw Deepa was just after Andrew’s birth– a birth so extraordinary that it ended up in the papers! We wanted to ask her a few…
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…
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