Did you know that childbirth is the reason for more hospital admissions than any other cause? Did you know that cesarean sections are the most common major surgery? It is really something to stop and consider: heathy, young people experiencing a normal physiological process are admitted to hospital and have major surgery more than any […]
Here’s why I won’t be wearing mismatched socks on Down Syndrome Day:
On March 21, 2016 I posted the following rant on my Facebook page about the odd socks campaign on Down Syndrome Day. This year I thought I’d try and add some further reflection. “Here’s why I won’t be wearing mismatched socks on Down Syndrome Day: Because odd socks do not foster diversity. Because people with […]
What kind of prenatal vitamin should I take? (Hint: probably none)
Everybody knows that taking a prenatal vitamin is important to growing a healthy baby, right? We are commonly asked, “What kind of prenatal vitamin should I take?” The short answer is, probably none. What?! What about all those micronutrients? It is true that micronutrients are important to growing a healthy baby. Midwife Heather Mason […]
What’s with that Down Syndrome test? Do I really want it?
Have you heard about that Down Syndrome test? Many people have heard that there is a test that you can take when you are pregnant to find out if your baby has Down Syndrome. Many people assume or are told that this is a routine part of care and don’t think twice about doing the […]
Heather’s #BestOf2016
Donovan’s birth was by far my hardest labour and delivery. It was hard because of my experience with my previous birth, my 1st son – 2nd born. I never was able to wrap my head around baby #3 and that this birthing process wouldn’t necessarily follow that of #2. So from the start I was […]
Willow’s #BestOf2016
Oh, how my birth was not what we had planned… My due date was November 6th, and on that day I felt like crap. I started losing my mucus plug and thought that maybe my overall mood and me being uncomfortable was normal. This being my first pregnancy I figured it was my body getting […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Things that Secretly Upset your Midwife
We really try to let things roll of our back. We do! But some things still get to us sometimes. Know what I mean? Here are 5 things that secretly upset your midwife. We want people to have accurate information about midwives and midwifery care. Our blog is one way we are trying to ensure […]
14 Awesomely Raw and Beautiful Images of Birth
As midwives we get to be a part of the most incredible moments. The images here show a range of birth choices and experiences: home and hospital births, water births, unmedicated and epidural assisted births, vaginal and cesarean births and even a couple of cool umbilical cords. The following are just a handful of awesome, […]