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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
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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
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The Quiet Revolution of Birth: Midwifery's Resurgence and the Unfinished Story in Cape Breton
Discover the resurgence of midwifery in Cape Breton and its impact on maternal health. Explore Cape Breton's journey towards holistic birth care.

Melissa Cowl
Jul 53 min read
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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
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Embracing Motherhood: The Power of Self-Care
Discover the transformative power of self-care in motherhood. Prioritize your well-being to nurture yourself and your family.

Melissa Cowl
Jun 23 min read
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Nadia's Empowering VBAC Birth Story with The Doula Group
Experience the emotional journey of Nadia's VBAC birth story. With the right information, support, and determination, a VBAC is possible.

Melissa Cowl
Apr 143 min read
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Unlock Your Superpower: The Power of Breath, Especially in Childbirth
Discover how your breath is your superpower in childbirth. Learn to harness this superpower to reduce stress and boost well-being.

Melissa Cowl
Apr 92 min read
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Nurturing Self-Compassion in Motherhood
Discover the transformative power of nurturing self-compassion in the whirlwind of motherhood.

Melissa Cowl
Mar 313 min read
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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
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Navigating Parenthood: Overcoming the Challenges of Personal Relationships
Tough times force us to find the strength and resilience within ourselves to face the challenges head-on.

Melissa Cowl
Feb 43 min read
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