Through Mama’s Eyes: Afra’s Scholarship Story.

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bebo mia’s Spring 2018 Maternal Support Practitioner Program saw some incredible applications for the various scholarships that were offered. We are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & Candice Tizzard of Stages Doula, we were able to offer 6 Scholarships to the very first round of our extended version…

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Dance and doula work: Meridian Negilski's Scholarship Blog

  For the Spring 2018 Doula Scholarship submissions for the  Maternal Support Practitioner Program at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & Candice Tizzard of Stages Doula, we were able to offer 6 Scholarships to the very…

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Birth Of A Doula: Lyndsey's Scholarship Story

For the Spring 2018 Doula Scholarship submissions for the  Maternal Support Practitioner Program at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners’ submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & Candice Tizzard of Stages Doula, we were able to offer 6 Scholarships to the very first…

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Spring 2018 Doula Scholarship Winner: Shanika Frater

Doula Scholarship Winner Bebo Mia

For the Spring 2018 Doula Scholarship submissions for the  Maternal Support Practitioner Program at bebo mia inc we had some amazing applicants and are thrilled to present our winners submissions. With the help of some incredible sponsors like Olivia Scobie & Candice Tizzard of Stages Doula, (more to come!!!) we were able to offer 6 Scholarships to…

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Fertility Specialist Certification – Why I Signed Up

Why MSP grad and owner of Clarity Maternal is enrolled for our next class: Secondary infertility. Those used to be two words that I had never heard of and didn’t understand. I had friends who were trying for a sibling for their child but were unsuccessful over and over again. I couldn’t fully understand why. They’d had a…

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Military Mothering of Multiples

How one Canadian corporal is advocating for more postpartum support on base. It’s Multiple Birth Awareness Day AND The International Day for Women’s Health here in Canada. One of the core values at Bebo Mia is teaching excellence, and we strive everyday to help create a platform for people advocating for pre and postpartum mental and…

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It’s Time to Talk About Parent Sleep

Social media platforms, especially the vortex better known as a Facebook support group, have given (new) parents an opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, and resources in a way that would have been unfathomable in past generations. When baby insomnia a sleep regression strikes we are able to find support and #solidarity with just a few clicks,…

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Surprise Pregnancy After Infertility

I gave birth to my first daughter after my several years of infertility. And then 6 years later I had an surprise pregnancy after infertility. I’m going to issue a Trigger Warning before even getting into this story because I know if I had to read a post like this 7 years ago, I would…

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Gratitude improves Sleep: A Surprising Connection

I have been using a formula “gratitude improves sleep” to get families sleeping better for the last 5+ years, and of course I use the method personally as well. I have to tell people again and again, “no, I am not a sleep trainer”.  Some wonder if I, like many others, are advertising a tear-free bedtime…

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‘Mom-up’ Your Baby Shower for an Easier Postpartum!

mom to be posing for photo at her baby shower

A BABY SHOWER CAN BE THE PERFECT WAY TO SET FAMILIES UP FOR SUCCESS!   I’m going to start this blog post by saying I love me a good baby shower. Oh, I love the gathering of women, the devilled eggs and the swooning over the tiny little baby jumpers. I had all of that…

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7 Ways to Create a Healthy Nursery During Earth Hour

  Nursery During Earth Hour: Our resident expert on all things eco-baby and the environment, Emma Rohmann, has shared her valuable insights with all of us on tomorrow’s Earth Hour. She believes that it takes more than an hour of turning off your lights to make a difference and teaches us that small changes can…

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Fed Is Not Best, Choice Is.

How the Health Care System Is Failing New Mothers  Like every other mother out there, I read this article about the death of baby Landon and my heart broke. But as a Lactation Consultant there were many other feelings that hit me like a ton of bricks, and one of them was anger. This chain of…

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Tips for Affordable Eco-Friendly Parenting

Eco Baby on a Budget

Journey of eco-friendly parenting with our essential tip because raising a healthy baby shouldn’t cost the Earth! What is greenwashing & why should we avoid it?! It’s important to recognize that a lot of effort goes into marketing products to make you feel good about using them but also to make you feel like you…

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Nursery Essentials: Your Top 3 Questions Answered

Step into a world of sustainable comfort with our exclusive Nursery Essentials. Here are the top three questions I am often asked about creating a healthier space for a baby, and how you can make choices that fit into your lifestyle and budget. What is the safest mattress for my baby? Mattresses are often top-of-mind…

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Bedtime for Two? – Why You Shouldn't Plan Ahead!

“When and how should I get my toddler into their own bed?” “Should I night wean before the baby comes?” “How do you manage putting both to bed when solo parenting?” “What are some ways to get my partner more involved in bedtime?” “How do you make sure baby gets a good nap when they…

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