Your Guide to a Healthy Birth Experience

In this blog post Ottawa Doula, Julia Davie, explains each of these factors in detail and discusses how optimizing the physiological express

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...

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...

In preparation for interviewing a potential postpartum doula, parents often find themselves turning to the internet for guidance on the...

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

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...

Essential oils can be a powerful tool to help bring comfort during labour. Some birth givers love to have soothing scents while others...

After the whirlwind of birth, our Nurtured Birth doulas visit our clients home for a postnatal appointment. During this vulnerable time,...

Have you heard about our upcoming online Newborn Basics Workshop? Here is what you need to know! Our comprehensive online workshop is...

For some, birth is transformational and empowering. For others, birth is a means to an end. Either way, making informed decisions during...

The first few weeks after birth is usually full of ups and downs. From absolute love and adoration for your new baby to complete...

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

Have you heard of TENS machines? In recent years, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines have become increasingly...

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

We have some exciting news... We are celebrating! Our instagram page has grown to over 2000 followers! Now, this might not sound like a...

"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...

Some exciting news! We are launching a new service in 2023!! Soon Nurtured Birth Ottawa will be adding postpartum doula services to our...

As practicing birth doulas in Ottawa, talking up the benefits of postpartum skin to skin contact between parents and the newborn is one...

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