My favourite Generations Midwifery memory of 2016 would be the birth of my son, Lucas. It was a trying few weeks leading up to the birth itself. He was breech. Both Genia and Becky were very sensitive towards my situation and helped me to make an educated and personal decision in regards to a plan […]
Archives for 2016
Eating for Two – Shopping List for pregnancy
Have you ever had that sinking feeling of finally arriving at the grocery store after a long work day and realizing that you lost your shopping list? I rely on that back-of-the-envelope list to keep me on track for good meals and eating well at home. Without it, my week ends up like a chaotic […]
C-Section myths, the 8 that you can throw away!
As the c-section rates continue to increase around the world, it seems worth talking about some of the myths people often have about them. The World Health Organization has said that once the c-section rate is over 10% we are actually not preventing more babies and birth parents from dying. We are in fact potentially […]
4 tips to increase your chances of a vaginal birth
People are always asking us how they can increases their chances of a vaginal birth. It’s actually pretty simple and can be summed up in a few words: DON’T MESS WITH THE PROCESS. Every time you intervene in some way, you are potentially starting a cascade that will lead to more and more interventions. This […]
VBAC: the low-down on Vaginal Birth After Cesearan
What’s the scoop with VBAC? So you’ve had a c-section before, why not try a VBAC? Maybe you are pregnant or thinking about it and you’ve had a c-section before. Hopefully you have heard of a VBAC and you are wondering what it’s all about. Maybe you think a VBAC is some fancy vacuum and […]
Are hot baths safe during pregnancy, birth and after?
Are hot baths safe while pregnant? What about in labour? Can I get in the bath after giving birth? Safety of hot baths in pregnancy. Many people have heard that it is dangerous to take a hot bath while you are pregnant. Like many myths, there is a grain of truth to this. It is […]
Why you should throw out that Nestlé chocolate
It is Nestlé-Free Week from October 28th – November 4th, and in recognition of that I present ‘why you should throw out that Nestlé chocolate from Halloween night.’ I know, I know. Throwing out those smarties, areos, coffee crisps, and kit kats will be hard. Don’t even get me started on the butterfingers. I’ll let […]
Questions Save Lives #AskListenTalk
Did you know that approximately 30, 000 people in Canada die each year from medical error and/or preventable healthcare instances? Just to put it in perspective, that’s almost equal to the 35,594 people in Canada that died in 2012 from stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, and accidental injuries combined. This week is Canadian Patient Safety […]
6 Tips for a Better Postpartum
The early days with a new baby can be hard! But you can make them easier. Here are 6 simple ways to have a more enjoyable postpartum experience: 1.) Lower Your Expectations It is very hard to slow down when you’re a “do-er” (as many of us are!) even after we’ve had a baby. We live in […]
Healthcare at Home: the First Week Postpartum
One of the common things we hear is “why should I have a midwife when I’m planning to have an epidural?” (Genia covers that one here!) But it’s not just epidurals. We hear this question a lot in various formats — “Why should I get a midwife when I’m planning on having a hospital birth?” Or, […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 6
- Next Page »