Learn how to prepare your partner for a home birth with practical tips for comfort measures, decision-making, birth-space prep, hospital transfer planning and hands-on labour support.

Postpartum swelling is incredibly common, but not all swelling should be treated the same. For doulas and birth workers, knowing what to notice — and when something deserves another set of eyes — can make a big difference. Let’s talk about what typical postpartum swelling can look like, the red flags worth knowing, and how to support your client without stepping outside your scope.

Colostrum harvesting has quickly become another third-trimester trend—but is it something every pregnant woman actually needs to do? Here's what antenatal hand expression can help with, when to start, and why getting only a few drops says nothing about your future milk supply.

A nesting party trades baby-shower games for freezer meals, organized baby supplies and practical postpartum support. Here is how to plan one that truly prepares and cares for the mother.

Kinesio taping is widely recognized as a tool used in sports, but it can also provide gentle, flexible support throughout pregnancy and after birth. From supporting a heavy pregnant belly to helping with swelling and providing a sense of security postpartum, here is how kinesio taping may be used during these major physical transitions.

Planning a scheduled C-section does not automatically mean midwifery care is off the table. In Ontario, some families may still be able to receive midwifery care during pregnancy and postpartum, even if the birth itself is managed by an obstetrician. This post explains what that can look like, why postpartum midwifery support can be so valuable after a surgical birth, and what questions to ask when reaching out to a midwifery clinic.

Your birth partner does not need to become a birth expert, but they do need some preparation. Here’s how to help them feel more confident, grounded, and ready to support you through labour.

Your partner does not need to be a birth expert, but they do need to understand how to support you. Here’s why preparation matters before labour begins.

Not all postpartum help feels helpful. Here’s what supportive support actually looks like for new mothers, and how family and friends can show up without adding more to her plate.

Postpartum was never meant to be carried alone. A 2023 review found that grandparent support was linked with better maternal mental health in the first year after birth, with support from the mother’s own mother showing the strongest association. But the quality of that support matters too. New mothers need to feel held, respected, and cared for — not criticized or overwhelmed.

After birth, most of the care and attention shifts to the baby. Which means your body — the one that just did something enormous — often gets left to figure things out on its own. If you're newly postpartum and your legs and feet are swollen, heavy, and sore, here's what's actually happening and how gentle lymphatic drainage can help.

Co-sleeping is one of the most misunderstood topics in motherhood. In this post, we explore the evidence behind safe co-sleeping, breastfeeding, infant sleep biology, and why frequent waking is normal, protective, and deeply connected to how human babies were designed to thrive.

Being pregnant after miscarriage can feel like constantly moving between hope and fear. Every symptom feels loaded, every appointment feels heavy, and even joy can feel guarded. This post is for the woman trying to move through pregnancy after loss one day at a time.

Doulas do influence birth. The way we speak, what we emphasize, and what we leave out all shape how women understand their options. This post explores the responsibility birth workers have to support autonomy with honesty, nuance, and the full picture — whether someone is choosing hospital birth, home birth, birth centre birth, or freebirth.

More women are struggling to get pregnant than ever before — and most don’t fully understand their cycles. Here’s what you need to know about ovulation, timing, and the hidden factors affecting fertility today.

Pregnancy after miscarriage can feel filled with both hope and fear. A gentle look at anxiety, uncertainty, and navigating pregnancy after loss.

Being told your baby might be “too big” can shift everything. This post breaks down what that actually means, how accurate those estimates are, and what your options look like if you’re not sure induction is the right path for you.

Most first-time moms are surprised by how hard breastfeeding actually is. In a culture where many women have never seen it up close, it can feel unfamiliar, overwhelming, and deeply personal when it doesn’t come easily.

Is it too late to hire a doula? It’s a question many women ask later in pregnancy. This post explores when support matters most, why connection with your doula is important, and how it’s never too late to feel more supported going into birth.

The first 24 hours after birth can feel like a blur. You’re meeting your baby, recovering physically, and navigating emotions that shift quickly. This post walks through what’s normal in those early hours — including why the second night often feels harder than the first.