By Mallory Léger, Birth & Postpartum Doula A doula is a wonderful addition to your birth team! As a trained Doula, I often get asked: What is a Doula? Are they the same as a Midwife? When should I consider using a Doula in my pregnancy?...
Midwifery 101 Did you ever wonder what a Midwife does!?! How are they different from an OB or even a doula!?!? Do you have to pay for Midwifery services?? Learn all about midwifery in this informative interview with Gemma from Uptown Midwives and Family Wellness!!...
By: Dr. Sarah Winward, ND For those mothers who breastfeed, there are a number of topics that frequently come up in my postpartum doula practice. Dr. Google has a LOT of info on the best ways to breastfeed but good, quality help can be hard to...
By: Julie Bagshaw, Registered Physiotherapist A trend I’ve observed since becoming a full-time pelvic health physiotherapist is that a lot of my clients who come in for an assessment are in pain… pain that extends beyond the timeframe that would be consider normal for tissues to...
The first 3 months of your baby’s life outside the womb is called “The 4th trimester of pregnancy”. The term “trimester” can be a bit confusing in this case, but it helps to know why we call it that. Essentially, human babies are born too...
The Ins and Outs of Breastfeeding Let's face it, breast/chest feeding is no easy task! We are super excited to be sitting down with expert Lactation Consultant, Taya Griffin, to learn tips and tricks on optimizing your feeding experience....
There are many ways to birth and bring life into this world and each one has its own unique considerations for recovery. One of the common questions we get at Vital is how to properly care for a c-section scar. A Caesarean section, usually called...
Guest Blog By: Janie Sheppard Reg.Kin, CSCS These days there is a lot of pressure; or at least for many, a SENSE of pressure to get our “body back” after having a baby. Where I work, the urge and excitement to get back into running and...
Supercharging Your Fertility Join Vital's Dr. Christine Matheson, ND, to learn about her top holistic and effective strategies for significantly improving your fertility, including powerful hands-on self-care tips. Christine's popular ‘Belly Be Well’ Program combines key naturopathic therapies with the incredible benefits of Arvigo abdominal massage...
The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Belly, Pelvic and Gut Health Concerns Dr. Christine Matheson, ND Have you ever had that experience when you learn something profound that changes the way you see things and you can never un-see or un-learn it again? I have. In fact,...
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