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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Sep 20, 20243 min read
From Womb into Water: The Benefits of Water Birth
Water birth involves labouring and sometimes giving birth in a warm water-filled pool. The water provides a soothing, supportive environment
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Jul 9, 20245 min read
4 P's of Labor and Birth: Power, Passage, Passenger and Psyche
In this blog post Ottawa Doula, Julia Davie, explains each of these factors in detail and discusses how optimizing the physiological express
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Should You Rent a TENS Machine? Exploring Our New Rental Service Option!
Looking for a drug-free, non-invasive way to manage labor pain? Consider renting a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Apr 11, 20244 min read
Managing Prodromal Labour: What to Expect l Ottawa Doula Tips
Imagine it. You have been pregnant for 9 months and have been anxiously awaiting your little one. You are just heading to bed when you...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Feb 27, 20245 min read
Top 12 Grab and Go Snacks Every Doula Should Have in Their Bag!
What doulas pack in their doulas bag is a hot topic in the birth community! And what is more important to have in your doula bag than a...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Celebrating a Decade of Doula Work: Reflections on My 10 Year Doula-versary
I recently reached an important milestone in my life that I cannot let pass by without acknowledging. January 13th marked my 10 year...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Ask an Ottawa Birth Doula: When is it the right time to call my doula?
When labour finally starts, when will I know it is the right time to call my doula? This is an excellent question! As doulas, we...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Our Favourite Essential Oils for Labour!
Essential oils can be a powerful tool to help bring comfort during labour. Some birth givers love to have soothing scents while others...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Aug 14, 20233 min read
The Benefits of Prenatal Acupuncture
Pregnancy is a time when the human body is in incredible action. From ancient times to the modern day, cultures and their medicines the...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Need to make an informed decision during pregnancy or birth? Use your BRAIN!
For some, birth is transformational and empowering. For others, birth is a means to an end. Either way, making informed decisions during...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 26, 20232 min read
How to find a doula in Ottawa?
If you're pregnant and living in Ottawa, you are fortunate in that there is a thriving doula community and many different and incredible...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
May 18, 20233 min read
The benefits of using a TENS Machine for Labour
Have you heard of TENS machines? In recent years, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines have become increasingly...
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Nutured Birth Ottawa
Mar 6, 20233 min read
10 Important questions to ask a birth doula during your interview!
"What to ask a doula during the interview," "questions to ask your doula during your interview," and "questions to ask your prospective...
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