Pregnancy
Guest 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 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 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 MoreWhat to Wear? How to dress your growing baby bump.
Your body changes a lot in pregnancy, making clothing a challenge. It can be frustrating when each trimester requires slightly new duds. Fear not! Rather than buying a new wardrobe every 3 months, we have some great maternity suggestions so you do not overbuy and some tips to prolong use of your pre-pregnancy clothing. Keep…
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 MoreWhat do you REALLY need when getting ready for your delivery day?
Working with pregnant families, we frequently hear anxiety-filled complaints of there not being enough time to get everything ready before baby comes. We would like to offer some help prioritizing what really needs to be done. Your baby doesn’t know if she has a 3 piece bedroom set assembled in the nursery or that his Dwell bedding…
Read MoreStaying Unruffled for your ‘Big Day’ (& Always)
We appreciate that when most of our clients get the 2 pink lines on the pregnancy test and immediately: a. move, or; b. renovate. Thus, their physical environment gets tossed into chaos and upheaval. This can make even the calmest person go a little crazy – not to mention that we do have some pregnancy…
Read MoreRum During pregnancy goes a Long Way
Historical Perspectives on Alcohol and Pregnancy Rum During pregnancy…“drinking may produce a false sense of security and cause you to become careless about your health – to be careless about what you eat, to stay up too late or in some other way endanger your pregnancy. But if you are used to alcohol, a limited…
Read MoreHeather Jones – Featured Doula
bebo mia loves honouring exceptional women in the doula community! These women who are doulas work so hard to make pregnancy and the postnatal period memorable, calm and joyous for millions of women around the world. Let’s give these doulas a shout out! This month we have chosen Heather Jones; she has been a Doula…
Read MoreToxin-Free Living: Safe Guard Your Home And Health From Toxins
There are many man made chemicals that can disturb the hormonal system within our bodies that we are exposed to On a daily basis, some of them come from fuel, pesticides, cleaning agents, and plastics. Although these synthetic chemicals have made our lives so much more convenient they also have the ability…
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