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FEATURED DOULA! Boobs and Babies: That’s Why I Have Two
My Boobs, My Babies Here’s the thing, I never intended to breastfeed one child past a year, let alone two at one time, but as soon as I became a mother to my first son, I knew our breastfeeding journey would last for what feels like a life time. My boys, Nolan and Cody,…
Read MoreNetflix and Breastfeed
Very recently I was surfing the web while breastfeeding (as I quite often do) and I came across this article on brexting. I couldn’t tell if my blood began to boil because this was yet another way the modern mom is ‘doing it wrong’ or because I was caught red handed. To be fair, I…
Read MoreFertility Insights and TTC Support at Bebo Mia
1 in 5 of the bebo mia birth clients we serve have gone through some form of fertility assistance, whether it is charting support, medications, IVF, IUI or some other support. This means that there is a period, sometimes years and years, of trying to conceive (TTC). Natasha Marchand’s Fertility Journey I watched my business…
Read MoreCo-sleeping and Bed-sharing with baby
Elizabeth Boyce posted about her beautiful family bed this week and it has (re?)sparked the co-sleeping and bed sharing. Sleep is hands down the number one question we get from our postpartum clients and we always say the same thing…: Public Health Agency of Canada and the American Academy of Pediatrics Public Health Agency of…
Read MoreThe doula business struggles (there is a happy ending)
Doula business struggles may encounter: My launch into the doula business world was less than stellar, I have to admit. It was clumsy, riddled with mistakes, and lonely. Why? I’ve got two reasons: Lack of training Lack of support And I minored in business, I could only imagine how other doulas felt! Don’t worry though,…
Read MoreExploring Natural Consequences in Parenting: Learning from a bloody nose
My partner, Alana, and I were at TURF music festival a couple of weekends ago. We had left our daughter at home for the weekend and we were surprised to see how many families came with their little ones. It was fabulous to see – she will join us next year. On the Friday,…
Read MoreBreastfeeding to Doulas, In a Much Needed Area!
Each year bebo mia set aside a small scholarship fund for their Maternal Support Practitioner Program (aka Doula Certification). Each year we talk with the most unbelievable women, strong, supportive women who are true community leaders. Often times, these women do not have the resources to jump into a doula training, but want it so bad I can…
Read More5 Reasons Child birth Hurts Like !
Reasons Child birth Hurts Like !I’m going to start this blog off by saying I am not your typical Doula. Many people are surprised to hear that this was what I chose to do as a career path. Let me rephrase and say that I am not your stereotypical doula. Many of us doulas are…
Read MoreTips for Battling Cold and Flu during Pregnancy
When a woman becomes pregnant, her immune system takes a nosedive. The woman’s body does this to prevent the baby from being rejected as the body sees it as a “foreign object.” The best tip for battling the common cold or flu virus during pregnancy is to avoid people who have a cold or the…
Read MoreA Modern Family: One and Done (Why Being Parents of an Only Child Was Right for Us)
At bebo mia, our mission is to support the modern family. In this new blog series titled One and Done. We are featuring some of the modern families we have had the privilege of calling clients and friends. Here is Adriana’s story of her decision to have only one child. When people ask me how…
Read MoreWeek 29 Feeling Fine!
This post is supposed to be a short update about how my midwife appointment was last week, BUT…I didn’t go! I was at a birth instead which was exciting for a few reasons: 1. Births are always exciting! 2. The couple was amazing (as are all of my clients ;))! 3. It was my last…
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 MoreJourney to Motherhood
We love celebrating pregnancy, especially when it happens to members of our team! While Heather is blogging here about the beginnings of her second pregnancy, bebo mia team member Becky is in the final weeks of her first pregnancy, and is capturing it on camera, thanks to Adriana at UmlaPhoto. Becky shares the story…
Read MoreGuest Post – Carrie Duncan, Four Bees Photography
Everyone knows that hiring a photographer is a staple for your wedding day, but what about for your baby’s birth day? While more popular in the US, birth photography is quickly rising in popularity in Canada…and for good reason! When we connected with Carrie Duncan of Four Bees Photography, we were captivated by…
Read MoreTop Ten Foods for Any Eater…Even the Super Picky!
As a thank you for all your support of bebo mia this year, and in honour of reaching 400 Likes on our Facebook page, here’s our Top Ten Foods to inspire you for meals and snacks your child will love! Top Ten Foods for Any Eater…Even the Super Picky! If you have questions on food…
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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