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Bellies to Babies Blog


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.

Melissa Cowl
May 14, 20242 min read


Birth On Labour Day
Labour Day is always a time of reflection for me, having had my first baby on that auspicious birthing day. This year, however, I have...

Melissa Cowl
Sep 6, 20213 min read


The Friendship Foundation of The Doula Group
Thought we'd get on-trend and do a late-to-the-game blog piece on the mentors behind our amazing Team of Doulas.

Debra Bowser
Jul 30, 20213 min read


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...

Debra Bowser
May 26, 20212 min read


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...

Debra Bowser
Mar 16, 20211 min read


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...

Melissa Cowl
Feb 5, 20213 min read


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


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


Pregnancy-Related Cancer?
Choriocarcinoma is under-reported or mistakenly put into statistics as lung or liver cancer. It is not as rare as we are lead to believe.

Debra Bowser
Oct 3, 20181 min read
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