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Bellies to Babies Blog
Melissa Cowl
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
International Doula Month - a two decade perspective
There is something to be said about people who love birth and the birth process. The passion birthworkers feel,and the way we are drawn to t
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Debra Bowser
- Apr 23, 2018
- 1 min
Cesarean Awareness Month
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. Initiated by The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), their mission is “to improve...
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Jenn Plexman
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
Everyone Needs To Be Fed
New moms know that the hunger in those first few weeks postpartum is real. I mean really real! Whether you are breastfeeding, or bottle...
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Debra Bowser
- Apr 13, 2018
- 1 min
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
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Melissa Cowl
- Apr 3, 2018
- 3 min
The Doula Magic: Lowering Cesarean Rates
What’s likely to be the biggest influence on whether you will have a cesarean?
* Your personal wishes.
* Your choice of hospital
* Your bab
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Kerri Davy
- Dec 11, 2017
- 3 min
Baby Sleep Tips for Exhausted Parents
As a Postpartum doula I have come to recognize that sleep or lack of it can wreak havoc on an entire household. I have had my fair share...
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Melissa Cowl
- Aug 16, 2017
- 1 min
Doctor Or Midwife?
What are the differences between having a doctor and a midwife at your birth and why do people prefer one over the other? A quick...
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Melissa Cowl
- Jun 13, 2017
- 1 min
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
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Melissa Cowl
- Apr 11, 2017
- 3 min
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
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Melissa Cowl
- Jan 10, 2017
- 3 min
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
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