I have worked as a doula for over a decade, and have attended over 200 births. There are a few things I have learned along the way to help mothers prepare for a better second stage labour (pushing). Of [...]
Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I am getting more and more requests for date ideas. While Toronto has a diversity of experiences to offer, I've selected my top six Mother's Day dates for the dessert lover. 1. High-technique desserts from Roselle - 362 King [...]
My daughter Sarah and I thought we'd get a head start on Mother's Day by treating ourselves to a Springtime Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Royal York. The Fairmont Royal York has been providing the Afternoon Tea tradition since [...]
Graceful Birth Client-Brandi Last month I had the amazing privilege of supporting a beautiful family in the GTA as they gave birth to their second baby boy. They are repeat clients of Graceful Birth. I attended their [...]
Nuchal Cord One of the greatest fears of any parent is the thought of the umbilical cord wrapped around their baby’s neck, otherwise known as Nuchal Cord. Thoughts of strangulation and the inability to breathe are the first [...]
Can’t stop worrying about your upcoming labour? Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many women. So why is it that so many expecting mothers are afraid of giving birth? Is it the fear of the [...]
Birthing Without Fear is coming to Toronto on Saturday August 27th 2016. Birth Without Fear They will be focusing on pregnancy, birth, and taking back postpartum, including postpartum for mom and her spouse/partner, as well as self care [...]
It has been a great and busy year at Graceful Birth Doula Services. We’ve had the privilege of supporting many families through birth and the postpartum time. The months of April and May were...how can I describe it...NUTS. I guess [...]
This is me with my daughter at 20 years old. When I think back on those times, I remember the anxiety I felt when I first found out I was going to be a mother; that I would be [...]
