Serving Ontario families in Simcoe County, York Region, Dufferin County & North Toronto

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

"My Baby's an Asshole." A direct quote from a guilt-filled new mom. Harsh? Have you thought it? Have you admitted it?⁠

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 or Waves. C-Section or Cesarean Birth or Belly Birth. Dilating or Opening, Effacing or Thinning. Words matter. They can be gentle when needed.⁠ ⁠ Doula care brings in a gentleness to your birth space. Labour is hard work. We strive to soften the edges, reminding you of your strength. Using our voice as a comfort measure tool to remind you t

Cultivating gratitude in our children must begin at a young age with simple, short messages about the things we typically take for granted.

A reminder, to put in the forefront of our minds today. Remembrance Day isn't just for our kids to learn at school... we need to remember peace ourselves... Peace and Respect for one another, and for all who have loved (and continue to love) our country enough to sacrifice for each one of us. ⁠ Do you know? The First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Canada have a long tradition of military service to our country. (veterans.gc.ca)⁠ ⁠ Photo: Six beautiful beaded and painted

Prenatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders are not gender or time specific. Get informed and have a plan.

This year we celebrate our journey over milestones, our care, our work that is birthed from wisdom and heart, our profession.

Dear Body: Over the years, we have had a rocky relationship. I have judged you. I have mistreated you. I have abused you.

Welcome to un-perfect parenthood. It never is perfect. Well, maybe the smell of newborn baby head... thank you Hormones!

It’s okay to say it. I am beautiful. It’s okay to say it, even if you don’t believe it. ☆ Pregnancy is often portrayed as a beautiful time of life, when we all can accept our bodies (like a hall pass, thanks for the permission) because we are growing another human. Which is for sure pretty bad ass. But it’s okay if you don’t feel that way. If you are pregnant and don’t think you are beautiful. That’s okay. ☆ And then there’s your postpartum body. You’ve seen the posts of post