Confessions of a Doula
I have a confession to make...I’m a doula and I thought birth was always painful. After ten years of supporting over 250 families, I now know that this is not always the case. I’ve witnessed all kinds of births, from [...]
Mississauga Moms and Babies Meetup
Welcome to Mississauga Moms and Babies Meetup! This year we have a great line up of topics and guest speakers joining us at Mississauga Moms and Babies Meet up. Our group is a safe place to connect with other moms, talk [...]
Life with a Newborn
You may be pregnant and have spent countless hours preparing for the birth of your baby. Or perhaps you've just had a baby and are finding that it isn't what you expected. Life with a newborn can be very hard! [...]
How do Doulas help at Home Births
There are many ways that adding a doula to your birth team even if you’re planning a home birth can enhance your experience. Having worked at both home and hospital births, We have experienced joy in attending home births [...]
9 Tips on How to Support a Labouring Person During Childbirth
Be Patient and Positive: The number one thing that any labouring person appreciates from their support person is patience. Childbirth can take a long time; whether it’s an induction, spontaneous labour or a caesarean section. Be prepared for lots of [...]
Happy 60th Anniversary Mississauga Hospital
On May 22, 60 years ago, the first baby was delivered at Trillium Health Partners Hospital (formally Mississauga Hospital). Since then, they have become the hospital that delivers the most babies in Canada. Trillium holds a special place in my [...]
Your Core + Pelvic Health After Pregnancy
Free Mississauga Moms and Baby Meet up Workshop (You don't need to live in Mississauga to attend). Date: Tuesday Jan 30th, 2018 at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Address: 145 Traders Blvd. East Unit 10, Mississauga, ON. Stroller Friendly [...]
The First 40 Days: How to Support a New Mom
How to Support a New Mom after Birth In many cultures, the first six weeks following birth is a key period of healing, resting, and bonding with baby. New mothers (and fathers) are supported by their ‘village’, whether that’s family, [...]
My Birth Story: When things don’t go as planned by Sarah Jade
 It’s been nearly one month since I brought our baby into the world, and what a month it has been! Now that I have had some time to process my birth experience, I feel ready to share it with [...]
Reflections from a Young Professional, Mom-to-Be
I have done a lot of reflecting over the past eight months about being a pregnant, young professional in Toronto. Compared to many other countries (i.e. the USA), Canada has progressive policies in place that help protect pregnant women [...]
