by MegantheDoula | Oct 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
Birth Plans. Can you actually plan your birth? Not really. So, should you write a birth plan? Everyone has different opinions about the role a birth plan can play in a woman’s birth. Some will say that it creates a false sense of control or security and gives...
by MegantheDoula | Oct 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
As a way to help create community and to add a resource for pregnant and new moms in Montreal, I’ve started a Women’s Discussion Group. The group will eventually meet weekly to discuss all things related to pregnancy, birth and being a new mom in Montreal....
by MegantheDoula | Oct 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
As a huge fan of babywearing in all seasons, the most difficult season to babywear is definitely winter. Spring, summer and fall don’t offer as many roadblocks or issues. The worst you can get is really hot, and in that case you need to make sure to dress...
by MegantheDoula | Oct 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
“It takes a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to support a mother. Pregnancy, birth and new motherhood is not something that should be taken on as a solo act. Nobody needs to prove how tough and strong they are, and how independent they...
by MegantheDoula | Oct 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
New Montreal mom and baby resting together.[/caption]Many of my clients have lamented about the fact that they wished they could have a home birth, but whatever reason it wasn’t possible: They were not able to secure a spot with one of our three birthing centers...
by MegantheDoula | Oct 8, 2014 | Postpartum Doula, Uncategorized
Becoming a new parent brings about a whole bunch of new topics- ones you never imagined you’d spend hours discussing with your partner, family and friends. You’ll discuss diapers, and bottles, and organic mattresses, and baby led weaning and the biggie-...
