Maternal Mental Health Matters: 5 Ways to *Actually* Support New Moms

May 2nd is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Here’s why maternal mental health matters, and some ways to actually help new moms.

New Series: Postpartum Doula ABCs! A is for After the Baby Arrives

Your baby will be here soon! You’ve probably considered options and come up with some kind of plan for birth, but what’s your plan for the postpartum period?

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

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? 

What Do Postpartum Doulas Do?|Doula Support in Halton, Hamilton, Mississauga

What exactly do postpartum doulas do? What’s so magical about them? What’s the difference between a doula and a nanny or a baby nurse?

Kindergarten Eve

Just like *they* said it would, time has flown by and I’m about to become a kindergarten mom. Reflections on self-doubt, mom guilt, and kettle chips.

Pregnant at the Office: The First Trimester

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?

Becky’s Birth Story

Becky’s #REALTALK birth stories.

Makeup Doula

I thought I knew what a doula was until mine helped me fix my makeup.

4 Things That Happen When You Stop Judging Other Parents

Parenting is hard enough without all side-eye. Here’s what happens when you stop judging other parents.