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Bellies to Babies Blog
Melissa Cowl
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Is It Time to Stop Googling and Start Talking?
With the advent of technology, there is a wealth of information available at our fingertips through the use of apps and search engines.
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Melissa Cowl
- May 14
- 2 min
7 Ways to Stay Motivated While Doing Hard Things
Have you ever felt like you're facing an uphill battle? We have all been there. Doing hard things isn't easy but it's where growth happens.
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Melissa Cowl
- Apr 8
- 1 min
The Role of Oxytocin: Understanding the "Love Hormone"
Four main hormones play a key role in childbirth: oxytocin, adrenaline, endorphins, and prolactin. Other important hormones include...
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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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Melissa Cowl
- Jul 5, 2020
- 1 min
Handling the Challenge
I did something that really challenged me and like all things, it reminded me of the very essence of our lives. The beginning. Birth.
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Cobi Photography
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
Why You Need to Be in Your Family Photos
Listen mama, I’m going to be honest with you. I hate being in photos!. A lot of us do. But we need to rethink this.
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Melissa Cowl
- Oct 14, 2019
- 1 min
Baby Feeding Alternatives
We have been conditioned to believe that we have two options for feeding our babies: breastmilk or formula. This is not quite true.
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Melissa Cowl
- Sep 27, 2019
- 2 min
Caesareans & Feeding Problems
Breastfeeding after a caesarean can present significant challenges. Parents need to know why this can be so tough.
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