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Bellies to Babies Blog


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


Doulas Honour Pride Every Month
Each of us have hearts big enough to love and support every person around this lovely diverse-filled world with kind-heartedness and compass

Debra Bowser
Jun 8, 20181 min read


Preparing for Birth - Tough Conversations
Sometimes babies need some extra help after birth. How do you prepare for this? Your Doula can take the time to have the tough conversations

Debra Bowser
Jun 4, 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


Cesarean Awareness Month
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Initiated by The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), their mission is “to improve...

Debra Bowser
Apr 23, 20181 min read


Pregnancy-Related Cancer?
Choriocarcinoma is a malignant and very aggressive tumour which originates from the placenta. It is not as rare as we are led to believe and

Debra Bowser
Apr 13, 20181 min read


Journaling Isn't For Keeners
I always have aspirations of journaling my life (and to knit, but that’s another day), but then life happens… Repeat the next day… nope....

Debra Bowser
Nov 22, 20172 min read


Doulas & Midwives. What's the Difference?
A midwife is a primary health care professional who provides prenatal care, care during labour, birth and postpartum. A doula provides emoti
Melissa Cowl
Jun 13, 20171 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


10 Tips for Becoming a Doula
Never, ever, ever, ever search "doula training" and "city name". Instead, research the right organization and then see i
Melissa Cowl
Jan 10, 20173 min read
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