Pregnancy
Spring 2018 Doula Scholarship Winner: Shanika Frater
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…
Read MoreFertility 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…
Read More‘Mom-up’ Your Baby Shower for an Easier Postpartum!
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…
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 MoreAdventures of a NEW Doula
How my doula training changed my life You never forget moments in life that are “trajectory changers”. They are crucial and specific. They happen when you think life is just trucking along at a normal pace, when suddenly you’re thrown in a total opposite direction, almost as if you’re in a car crash, and spun…
Read MoreEssential for Sleep: Putting “Sleep” Back into the Family Vocabulary
Ah, sleep. I remember you, you beautiful creature. I truly apologize for treating you so poorly back in my pre-30’s/pre-child days, because now you have become more elusive than a purple unicorn in a tutu handing out chocolate. Can y’all relate? If you can’t, well, I’m sorry but for your safety, we can’t be friends.…
Read MoreBeat the Heat with Summer Essential Oils
Maximize Your Summer Experience Some like it HOT, and the summer countdown is most definitely ON like Donkey Kong! Just think about it…sun, surf, sand, a cool drink in your hand, toes in the pool, fun outdoor gatherings, and let’s not forget about Thoooose Suuuummer Niiiiights (I just know you grabbed a hairbrush and belted…
Read MoreAre You Choosing the Best Baby Carrier For Your Newborn?
Benefits of Baby Wearing The benefits of baby wearing are endless! Not only does it give you back the use of both your hands, it gives your baby a nice snuggly place to sleep. It truly is win-win for you and your baby, but how do you know what the best baby carrier is before…
Read MoreTurn These 3 Household Items into a Pregnancy Test
With the price of home pregnancy tests running at about $20 a pop, planning your baby can end up costing a pretty penny. Well, we love a DIY challenge, so the bebo mia girls started researching other options… heck, women had to figure out if they were pregnant before the days of digital home testing,…
Read MoreIs Pineapple Safe During Pregnancy?
Pineapple is one of those words (or fruits) that makes a pregnant woman’s ears perk up. There are so many conflicting opinions that even a quick ‘is pineapple safe during pregnancy’ search on Dr. Google doesn’t quite help. Let’s try to answer this question today! Is pineapple safe in pregnancy? Yup…mostly! So why do people worry pineapple is unsafe?…
Read MoreAromatherapy for labour : Taking the Blahs Out!
Image Courtesy of: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/208896736/oil-burner-essential-oil-burner-copper Whether you have chosen to have a home birth or give birth in a hospital, whether you are going for a natural birth without intervention or can’t wait to get that epidural, whether this is your first time to the rodeo or you have season passes to the birth center…essential oils and aromatherapy for labour can…
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 MoreFree Birth Plan Worksheet: A Roadmap to a Positive Labor
Download your free birth plan worksheet & checklist here! Very recently we did a photo shoot and it just so happened our hairdresser was pregnant (our favourite kind of person!). She ended up asking us all sorts of questions and we asked her if she had a birth plan. She responded with “My what? I don’t…
Read MoreSleep Training Shock: Dangers of Rigid Schedules for Newborns
Sleep Struggles: Questioning Parenting Narratives One of the more thoughtful gifts I received when I was pregnant with my son was a subscription to Today’s Parent magazine. For the past two years, I have enjoyed flipping through the articles, finding stories I’ve enjoyed or trying some great recipes. When I saw the cover of this…
Read MoreAbout Our Doula Directory
Baby brain, that’s a very real thing. Not only is your lil’ baby using all your ‘brain juice’ for themselves, but there are so many things to think about. ‘What is the best stroller?’ ‘How can I get all my work done before mat leave?’ ‘What the hell is labour going to be like?’ It’s a minefield…
Read MoreEasy Meals for Busy Moms: A Guide to Quick and Healthy Cooking
Hey busy moms, ever feel like cooking is just one more thing to stress about? Well, stress no more! We’ve got ‘Easy Meals for Busy Moms: A Guide to Quick and Healthy Cooking.’ It’s all about making tasty meals without the fuss. Say goodbye to mealtime stress and hello to simple, delicious recipes that fit…
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