Your Guide to a Healthy Birth Experience

Read about an upcoming Free workshop being offered by Ottawa Doulas, Julia Davie and Michelle Appleby Clarida.

I know, it's not Halloween anymore.. but that's no reason not to keep eating pumpkin! It's a pregnancy nutrition powerhouse!

I recently reached an important milestone in my life that I cannot let pass by without acknowledging. January 13th marked my 10 year...

Having good nutrition is incredibly important for pregnancy! It not only impacts the health of the pregnancy person, it also directly...

Pregnancy is a time when the human body is in incredible action. From ancient times to the modern day, cultures and their medicines the...

If you're pregnant and living in Ottawa, you are fortunate in that there is a thriving doula community and many different and incredible...

Chia seed pudding is a tasty and healthy snack that's perfect for pregnancy! Not only is it packed with essential nutrients, but it's...

Chia seeds are tiny, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch that can benefit pregnancy in numerous ways. In this blog post, we'll...

Did you know that up to 80% of pregnant women experience heartburn? Incredibly common, unfortunately pregnancy heartburn can also be...

"What to ask a doula during the interview," "questions to ask your doula during your interview," and "questions to ask your prospective...

If you are looking for an easy, delicious and nutritious vegetarian lunch or dinner, this prenatal nutrition recipe is for you! Try...

In search of a nutrient dense, comforting breakfast recipe that is suitable for any trimester? You will LOVE my recipe for Sweet Potato...

Braxton Hicks contractions can be surprising! You are cruising through pregnancy, moving into the last trimester, and you suddenly start...

While nausea is most common during the first trimester, morning sickness and digestive upset can happen at any time during pregnancy. One...

Have you been thinking about hiring a doula? While most clients reach out when they are already 5-6 months along, there are quite a few...

One of the questions I am asked most frequently when people find out I am a birth doula is “what is the difference between a doula and a...

I never thought I would be writing a post about the cervix, and yet here we are! Why devote an entire blog post to a single body part?...

“When should I start taking folic acid? How much folic acid should I take? Are all folic acid supplements the same?” Hands down, the most...

Morning sickness. It’s one of the most common early pregnancy symptoms. We see it in movies and hear about it from friends, but nothing...

Ask an Ottawa Birth Doula – I am in my third trimester and am having so much trouble with my sleep. Any suggestions? Unfortunately, most...