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Bellies to Babies Blog


Call to Action: A Tale of Exceptional Care and a Family Plea for Midwifery Collaboration
Explore the untold story of midwifery in childbirth care in Cape Breton. Discover how midwifery collaboration can transform maternity experiences for families.

Melissa Cowl
Jul 74 min read


Deja Vu in Delivery: Why Cape Breton's Maternity Care is Trapped in a 90s Time Warp
Explore why Cape Breton's maternity care feels stuck in a 90s time warp. Discover how Cape Breton can learn from history and improve.

Melissa Cowl
Jul 63 min read


Is This Normal? Understanding Common Concerns During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful yet complex journey that brings a whirlwind of physical, emotional, and psychological changes.

Melissa Cowl
Jun 303 min read


Skies Will Always Shift: The Eternal Dance of Seasons and Time
Wisdom and Lessons from Call the Midwife Series 11, Episode 3 Skies will always shift; seasons with them. Days become years; years become...

Melissa Cowl
Jun 163 min read


Unleash Your Superpower: How Your Breath Can Transform Your Life
Discover how your breath is your superpower in transforming life. Unleash the superpower of breathing for calm, resilience, and well-being.

Melissa Cowl
Apr 73 min read


Nurturing Self-Compassion in Motherhood
Discover the transformative power of nurturing self-compassion in the whirlwind of motherhood.

Melissa Cowl
Mar 313 min read


The Solitary Climb, Shared Journey: Lessons from a Spin Class
This morning, gasping for air in a dimly lit room filled with pumping music and the whir of spinning bikes, I had a quiet epiphany. It...

Melissa Cowl
Mar 262 min read


The Ripple Effect: How a US "Banned Word List" Could Impact Canadian Pregnancy and Birth
Across the border in the United States, concerns are growing about the potential creation of a "banned word list" related to reproductive...

Melissa Cowl
Feb 133 min read


How to Cope with the Emotional Aftermath of an Unwanted Caesarean Birth
Giving birth is supposed to be a momentous and life-changing event. It can be a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy.

Melissa Cowl
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Strength in Motherhood: A Solo Event in the Midst of a Teamwork Approach
Discover the parallels between a challenging outdoor gym class and the journey of labour and birth.

Melissa Cowl
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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