As a Naturopathic Doctor, I work with a lot of women in their childbearing years. Preparing their bodies for pregnancy and improving their fertility is a common goal for my clients or something that they are curious to learn more about for the future. It is...
Top 5 Midwifery Birth Prep Tips Find out: how to find the birth provider that meets your needs how to prepare emotionally, physically and mentally for birth what the different stages of labour mean for your birth plan when to consider inductionwhy your body knows exactly what to do!!! ...
Top Job Search Tips for Moms with No Time Finding a new job can be hard. Finding the job that’s right for YOU can be even harder. And if you have a family? You probably have even less time and energy to devote to the job...
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...