Vaginal birth
The Truth About Perineal Massage
At some point during my first pregnancy, I read about perineal massage. What I remember reading was something like ‘Get out the olive oil and massage with firm and increasing pressure. Or, try dimming the lights and ask your partner to do it. Who knows where it will lead!’ I can tell you that it…
Read MoreMama Needs a New Vagina – Part I
Crappy OB + Skate Kick = New Vagina Ok, ok this may be a bit of an overshare, I have been known to do this sometimes, however, I would want to know about this if it was someone else’s journey… so, I am sharing the steps I had to take to get a new vagina.…
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 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 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 MoreA Modern Family: And Baby Makes Two
At bebo mia, our mission is to support the modern family. In this new blog series, we are featuring some of the modern families we have had the privilege of calling clients and friends. Here is Nadia’s story of her journey to solo parenthood by choice. I recently found an old cigar box from my…
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 MoreGavin’s Birth Story: A Rollercoaster Journey to Motherhood
Gavin’s birth story: Remember this post where Adriana at UmlaPhoto captured the “day in the life” of bebo mia’s Becky during the last few weeks of her pregnancy? Well, at midnight on April 1st, little Gavin arrived and we are finally sharing his “Fresh 48” photos! Here’s a little piece of his story from…
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 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 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 MoreNo One Knows Your Body Like You Do! A Natural Birth Story.
A bebo mia Hypnobirthing client and member of my favourite class, Prenatal Aquafit, had this to say about her self-discovery in the natural birth of her daughter! “So many people (both men and women) were telling me that I wouldn’t do a natural drug-free birth and that I would be screaming for the epidural.…
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