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Bellies to Babies Blog


Shout or Whisper?
Whether you believe it or not, say positive affirmations and repeat them. There is great power in words and thoughts.

Debra Bowser
Jan 30, 20191 min read


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...

Debra Bowser
Jan 11, 20191 min read


A Parent's Resolution
The new year is approaching. Some of us think ahead to resolutions, or promises we want to keep for ourselves.

Debra Bowser
Dec 31, 20181 min read


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.

Pamela Pagnotta
Oct 11, 20182 min read


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

Debra Bowser
Sep 14, 20181 min read


Pregnant? Take A Doula Training
Every workshop is like a tapestry filled with a variety of colourful stories of how we all came together. We celebrate our joys and triumphs

Melissa Cowl
Aug 20, 20181 min read


Finding a Doula
When searching for a Doula, many people type the words "Doula" and "City Name" into search engines like Google. This doe
Melissa Cowl
Aug 14, 20181 min read


DOULA - An Ancient Art Form
Women have been supporting women through pregnancy, labour, and postpartum since the beginning of time.

Debra Bowser
May 30, 20181 min read


International Doula Month - a two decade perspective
There is something to be said about people who love birth and the birth process. The passion birthworkers feel,and the way we are drawn to t
Melissa Cowl
May 1, 20182 min read


Best Birth Book
Navigating birth-based books can be fun, inspiring and also a wee bit overwhelming. Doula Mélissa Cowl gives you her top picks for your best
Melissa Cowl
Apr 11, 20173 min read
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