Your Guide to a Healthy Birth Experience

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Sep 203 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

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Jun 202 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)...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Apr 114 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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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...

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...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Apr 5, 20222 min read

3 Ways that Doulas Can Help with Early Labour

One question that we are frequently asked during doula interviews and prenatal appointments is “When will the doula come to my house?”...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Mar 28, 20223 min read

All About Oxytocin

It’s all about the hormones! Specifically, oxytocin. Ask any birth doula and they will likely show a deep honor for and appreciation for...

Nutured Birth Ottawa

Jul 22, 20212 min read

Creating a Comfortable Birth Environment in the Hospital

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