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Five Things You Don’t Have To Share About Your Pregnancy / Birth / Baby

January 24, 2018Leave a comment

Sharing is caring, content is king, pics or it didn't happen. How do new parents navigate what to share about their pregnancies, births, and parenting choices? 

Pregnant at the Office: The First Trimester

August 10, 2017August 10, 20172 Comments

You feel like crap *and* you're bursting with excitement *and* you want to hide it for 40+ hours a week. Does this sound like a day in your life?

After the Due Date: The 40+ Weeks Club

April 3, 2017April 4, 2017Leave a comment

Your due date came and went and you're still so very pregnant. CONGRATS! You're now a card carrying member of the 40+ Weeks Club. Here's what it's like.

I’m So Glad April the Pregnant Giraffe Doesn’t Have Wi-Fi

February 24, 2017November 22, 20182 Comments

If April the Pregnant Giraffe logged into Facebook right now, she'd know her uterus has gone viral and I'm guessing she'd be a bit perturbed.

Annie’s Birth Story

February 14, 2017April 3, 20171 Comment

Annie's #REALTALK Birth Story

Fear of Childbirth and How to Cope

January 17, 2017April 1, 2017Leave a comment

If you have a fear of childbirth, you're not alone. Here are some tips and resources for coping with and even overcoming your fear.

When Should I Call My Doctor or Midwife in Labour?

December 22, 2016December 19, 20172 Comments

Early labour, timing contractions, checking in with your care provider and going to the hospital.

Introducing: #REALTALK Birth Stories

December 15, 2016April 18, 20174 Comments

Sharing experiences to inspire, comfort, inform and encourage. Connecting as mothers, as fathers, as parents. #REALTALK Birth Stories

Guest Post from a Dad: Your Partner is Pregnant! Here’s What You Should Know.

December 8, 2016April 1, 2017Leave a comment

In a nutshell, do whatever she wants during pregnancy and be sober during labour.

Pregnancy “Red Flags”

November 24, 2016April 1, 2017Leave a comment

Many of these signs and symptoms can be normal but it's best to check in with your care provider to be sure.

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Oakville Family Birth supports your birth and parenting choices. We have experience with hospital birth, home birth, doctors, midwives, cesarean birth, VBAC, water birth, hypnosis and meditation techniques, induction epidural, natural birth, breastfeeding and formula feeding. You do you, we support that!

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Several photos featured on this site are courtesy of Lucy Tran Photography. Click on the image above to see more of Lucy's talent!

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Oakville Family Birth serves families located in Oakville, Ontario and the surrounding area of Halton Region, Hamilton and Peel Region. Our clients come from Milton, Burlington, Halton Hills,  Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Mississauga, and beyond.

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