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Welcome to the blog. I’m really glad you’re here.
This space is where I share thoughts, research, stories, and honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and everything that comes with becoming and being a parent. You’ll find posts about the science behind our bodies, the emotional parts of the journey that don’t get talked about enough, and practical support for navigating pregnancy, birth, and life with a new baby.
Some posts will be educational, some will be personal, and some will simply be things I wish more families were told. My hope is that when you leave here, you feel a little more informed, a little more supported, and a little less alone in whatever season you’re in.
Take a look around, read what resonates with you, and come back anytime. 🤍
Preparing for Birth When You Live in Strathroy, Ontario
A question that comes up for many expecting parents in this area is something like this. How do you prepare for birth when you live in Strathroy but your hospital is in another city? Since Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital no longer provides birthing services, most families plan to travel into London or Sarnia when labour begins. For some parents, that can feel a little nerve-racking at first. The idea of timing contractions and making the drive can bring up a lot of quest
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Apr 292 min read
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Birth Photography in Strathroy-Caradoc
A lot of people hire photographers for weddings, family photos, or newborn sessions. But something many families are starting to explore more in recent years is birth photography. Which leads to a question that comes up fairly often. Is birth photography available for families in Strathroy-Caradoc? The answer is yes, and many families choose it because birth is one of the most powerful and emotional experiences they will ever have. It is also an experience that often becomes
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Apr 271 min read
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What Birth Support Options Are Available for Families in Strathroy-Caradoc?
One thing many expecting parents in Strathroy-Caradoc eventually start wondering is this. What birth support options are actually available around here? Living in a smaller community can sometimes make it feel like there are fewer resources compared to larger cities, but families in Strathroy and the surrounding areas still have several options when it comes to planning their birth experience. Most families in this area give birth in nearby hospitals, often traveling into Lon
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Apr 242 min read
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Is Hiring a Doula Worth It in Canada?
When people first start hearing about doulas, one of the questions that naturally comes up is this. Is hiring a doula actually worth it? For many families in Canada, this question comes up during pregnancy as they begin exploring what kind of support they want during birth and the postpartum period. Some parents already know they want additional guidance. Others are simply curious about what doulas do and whether that kind of support would be helpful for them. The answer can
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Apr 222 min read
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How Much Does a Doula Cost in Ontario?
A question that comes up pretty often when people start researching birth support is this one. How much does a doula cost in Ontario? And it makes sense to ask. Planning for a baby comes with a lot of financial considerations, and families want to understand what different types of support might look like. The cost of doula services can vary depending on the type of support being offered and the experience level of the doula. Birth doulas usually offer packages that include p
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Apr 202 min read
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How Do You Find a Doula in Strathroy Cardoc?
One of the things people often start wondering during pregnancy is something like this. How do you actually find a doula in Strathroy-Caradoc? In larger cities people may hear about doulas more often, but in smaller communities the idea of hiring one can feel a little unfamiliar at first. Once families start learning what doulas do though, the next question usually becomes how to find someone local who offers that kind of support. Because the truth is that having someone in y
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Apr 172 min read
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When Do Babies Start Sleeping Through the Night?
One of the questions parents ask more than almost anything else once baby arrives is this one. When do babies start sleeping through the night? And if you are currently waking up multiple times a night with a newborn, you are probably very curious about the answer. The honest truth is that baby sleep develops gradually over time. Many newborns wake every two to three hours because their stomachs are small and they need to eat frequently. This is biologically normal and helps
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Apr 152 min read
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Why Am I So Hungry During Pregnancy?
At some point during pregnancy, a lot of people notice something that catches them a little off guard. They feel hungry. Like… really hungry. Which usually leads to a pretty common Google search. Why am I so hungry during pregnancy? It might seem surprising at first, especially in early pregnancy when baby is still very tiny. But your body is actually doing a huge amount of work behind the scenes, and that work requires energy. During pregnancy your body is growing the placen
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Apr 132 min read
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How Do I Prepare My Home for a New Baby?
As pregnancy progresses, many families start looking around their home and wondering something like this. How do I prepare my home for a new baby? And while social media can make it feel like you need a perfectly organized nursery and every baby product imaginable, the truth is that newborns actually need very little. What matters most is creating a space that supports the parents just as much as the baby. Because the postpartum period is a time of recovery and adjustment. Th
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Apr 102 min read
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How Often Should a Newborn Eat?
One of the first things new parents often wonder once their baby arrives is something that sounds pretty simple. How often should a newborn eat? And the honest answer is that newborn feeding can look a little different for every baby, but there are some general patterns that can help guide expectations. In the early weeks most newborns eat every two to three hours. Sometimes even more frequently. That means babies may feed eight to twelve times within a twenty four hour perio
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Apr 82 min read
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Is It Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?
It turns out one of the most searched questions after birth is actually something many parents feel nervous admitting out loud. Is it normal to feel sad after having a baby? A lot of people expect the postpartum period to feel purely joyful. After all, you just welcomed a new baby into the world. But the reality is that the emotional experience after birth can be a lot more complicated than that. Many parents feel happy and overwhelmed and exhausted and emotional all at the s
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Apr 62 min read
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Why Am I So Tired During Pregnancy? Understanding Pregnancy Fatigue
At some point during pregnancy a lot of people end up Googling the same question. Why am I so tired during pregnancy? And honestly… if you’re asking that, you are very much not alone. Pregnancy fatigue is one of the most common symptoms people experience, especially in the first trimester and again toward the end of pregnancy. But because everyone talks so much about nausea or cravings, the level of exhaustion can sometimes catch people completely off guard. Many people descr
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Apr 33 min read
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What Is Postpartum Hemorrhage? Signs, Causes, and When to Get Help After Birth
Bleeding after birth is something every postpartum parent experiences, but sometimes the amount of bleeding people expect and what is actually normal can feel confusing. Which is why many people eventually end up asking the same question. What is postpartum hemorrhage? Or sometimes the question comes up in a slightly different way, like wondering how much bleeding after birth is too much, or when it might be time to call a healthcare provider. Postpartum hemorrhage is not som
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Apr 13 min read
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How Can Dads Prepare for a New Baby? A Real Guide for New Fathers
If you are expecting a baby, chances are at some point you have asked yourself (or google) how you're going to adjust to becoming a parent. How can dads prepare for a new baby? And honestly, it is a great question. A lot of pregnancy information tends to focus on the person carrying the baby, which makes sense because their body is doing a lot of the work. But becoming a parent is something that happens to both people. And many dads want to know how they can actually prepare,
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Mar 304 min read
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How Long Do You Bleed After Giving Birth? Understanding Postpartum Lochia
One of the most Googled postpartum questions is also one of the things people talk about the least. You leave the hospital with a newborn, a diaper bag, and suddenly you realize something no one really explained in detail. You are still bleeding. Which leads a lot of parents straight to Google typing something like: How long do you bleed after giving birth? The short answer is that postpartum bleeding, called lochia, usually lasts around four to six weeks after birth. But li
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Mar 273 min read
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Are Birth and Postpartum Doulas Regulated in Ontario? What Families Should Know
You would be surprised how often this question comes up when people start looking for support during pregnancy or postpartum. People are researching, scrolling through websites, comparing services, and then they end up Googling something like: Are birth and postpartum doulas regulated in Ontario? The short answer is no. Doulas are not currently regulated in Ontario in the same way that professions like midwives, nurses, or doctors are. But that answer alone does not really ex
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Mar 254 min read
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How to Adjust to Life With a Newborn (What No One Really Tells You)
If you have recently brought a baby home, or you are preparing to, there is a good chance you have typed something like this into Google at some point. How do you adjust to life with a newborn? And honestly… it is a fair question. Because everyone talks about the baby shower, the nursery, the tiny clothes, and the excitement of meeting your baby. But the part where your entire life shifts overnight? That part tends to get glossed over. Bringing a newborn home is beautiful, em
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Mar 254 min read
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What Is a Chemical Pregnancy? A Conversation About Early Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy tests are wild when you think about it. One tiny line can change everything in a matter of seconds. People stare at it, hold it up to the light, send pictures to friends, Google what a faint line means, and suddenly their brain is running a hundred miles ahead. And sometimes that excitement is followed by a question that many people have never even heard before. What is a chemical pregnancy? A chemical pregnancy is a very early pregnancy loss that happens shortly af
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Mar 234 min read
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All Things Postpartum Preeclampsia: symptoms, longevity, and more
Postpartum is already a weird time. Your body just did something huge, you are barely sleeping, your hormones are doing backflips, and suddenly there are a million things you are supposed to monitor about both your baby and yourself. One thing that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough though is postpartum preeclampsia . Most people think preeclampsia is something that only happens during pregnancy. But the truth is it can also develop after birth , sometimes days or even we
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Mar 203 min read
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New Research Shows Ovaries Are Connected to the Nervous System (Here’s Why It Matters)
Every once in a while, a study comes out that makes people pause and say, wait… how did we not know this already? That’s kind of what’s been happening recently with new research showing that the ovaries have more complex neural pathways than we previously understood. In simple terms, scientists are learning that the ovaries are not just passive hormone producers responding to signals from the brain. They are connected to the nervous system in more direct and dynamic ways than
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Mar 183 min read
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