Bond with Baby While You Nourish Your Beautiful Belly Skin
By Hannah Schenker The changes our bodies go through during pregnancy are nothing short of miraculous. How incredible that our bellies are able to…
Pregnancy & Birth
Mothers Circle: Empowering Women to Take Ownership of Their Pregnancy, Birth and Mothering Journey
We hear all the time about how important it is to “find your village” – especially when you’re going through the huge transition from…
Feeling the Love: Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy
By Hannah Schenker From the time you discover you are pregnant to the time your baby is born is actually a rather long time,…
The Necessity of Healing
By Marisa Wright, birth and postpartum doula Loss, grief and trauma – these are such heavy realities to carry. Often overlooked by society and…
Bliss Birth: Supporting Your Natural Birth Experience
Bliss Birth is founded on the belief that women’s bodies are incredible things, and that when it’s safe, choosing natural options makes for the…
Does Mother’s Day Count When You Are Pregnant with Your First Child?
By Hannah Schenker Dads, partners, family – are you wondering whether the pregnant mama in your life should be celebrated this Mother’s Day? Let’s…
My Own Backyard
By Nelle Myrica Donaldson Bed rest during my second pregnancy was like a cross between a staycation and jail. The intent to relax at…
Mother’s Water Birth Sparks Own Journey as a Birth Educator and Advocate
Hello, I am Kate, owner of Aquabub, mother of three, and qualified birth educator. It was the water birth of my first baby in…
Mega Study Confirms Pregnant Women Can Reduce Risk of Stillbirth by Sleeping On Their Side
By Lesley McCowan, University of Auckland and Robin Cronin, University of Auckland A New Zealand-led international study published on 1 April 2019 provides the…
Babies Born at Home Have More Diverse Bacteria
Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to new…
Transitions – An excerpt from “Pangs: Surviving Motherhood and Mental Illness”
By Michelle Bradley For three days after my daughter’s birth, I didn’t sleep. Not. One. Wink. I don’t know why I didn’t sleep, I…
Reducing the Chance of a Tear During Birth
By Susan Bradley I wanted to chat to you today about something that most women (if not ALL women) fear and worry about in…
The 12 Most Common Obstacles Women Experience When Trying to Exercise Postpartum
By Kristy Ahale Across 15 years of working helping people overcome pain and injuries, I’ve noticed it’s not just specific orthopaedic issues that can…
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester: Why Postnatal Support is So Crucial
By Hannah Schenker We spend nine months growing and nurturing new life in our bellies, and the birth of our child is such an…
Over 35 and Having a Baby? It May Help Your Memory
By Hannah Schenker Women over age 35 who want to conceive are often cautioned of all the possible risks, and are even subjected to…
Co-Creating Images That Celebrate the Essence of Motherhood
Canada-based Chantal Mercier, mother of two and talented self-taught artist-photographer at Tall Grass Photography by Chantal, discovered her love for creating art through photography…
Staying Active During Pregnancy
By Renee Norman As we write this month’s article we are hitting our 16th and 17th week of pregnancy with our number two babies…
The Mighty Microbiome: The Importance of Probiotics for the Pregnant and New Mama
By Hannah Schenker Hey mama – are you taking care of your microbiome? Perhaps this isn’t a question you’ve been asked before, nor something…
Why Do We Fear a Caesarean Birth?
By Leigh East We’re told it is a “lifesaving procedure”, we’re also told “it’s major stomach surgery”. Unfortunately, we are rarely told much else…
Reasons to Hire a Doula (and Why I Wish I Had the First Time)
By Kaeli Stolt You’re pregnant. There is so much to decide. So much information to navigate. Which pediatrician will your baby see? Which type…