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Serving Ontario families in Simcoe County, York Region, Dufferin County & North Toronto
Bellies to Babies Blog
Melissa Cowl
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
Birthing in Barrie - Fall 2022
Families requesting in-hospital birth support continue to jump through big, shiny hoops in the city of Barrie.
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Debra Bowser
- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Midwife vs. Doula
We've had a large number of inquiries over this Pandemic asking us about Doula care vs Midwifery care, with many assuming that they...
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Debra Bowser
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Just "Relax"
The last time someone told you to "relax," did it work? Or did you have the urge to throat punch them? Release or Relax. Contractions...
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Melissa Cowl
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
Birthing in a Pandemic, 1 Year Later
Let me just say this: I'm angry. Almost one year ago, I sent email, letters and created social media posts surrounding the care and...
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Debra Bowser
- Jan 30, 2019
- 1 min
Shout or Whisper?
Whether you believe it or not, say positive affirmations and repeat them. There is great power in words and thoughts.
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Debra Bowser
- Jan 11, 2019
- 1 min
Resolutions Without Action
"A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish." This is a popular and wise January quote that we see each year as people think about their goals...
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Debra Bowser
- Dec 31, 2018
- 1 min
A Parent's Resolution
The new year is approaching. Some of us think ahead to resolutions, or promises we want to keep for ourselves.
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Pamela Pagnotta
- Oct 11, 2018
- 2 min
Top 5 Essential Oils to Have On Hand
There are many essential oils out there but you never know which ones are best to choose and they can often be super expensive to buy.
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Debra Bowser
- Sep 14, 2018
- 1 min
If Doulas Were a Drug
The vast amount of research over the last two decades continues to outline the tremendous, and varied, benefits of doula support for parents
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Debra Bowser
- Aug 13, 2018
- 1 min
It's Okay
It's okay to want an epidural. It's okay to want a homebirth. It's okay to choose a scheduled cesarean. It's okay to change your mind....
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