Blog & Updates on Vancouver Prenatal Classes
The Holistic Approach Mind/Body/Soul
A holistic pregnancy and childbirth recognizes the impact of the mind, body & spirit, on the experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Ask Childbearing: Why would someone choose to give birth at home?
Why would someone choose to give birth at home? I understand that homebirth is as safe as hospital birth, but are there any specific benefits?
Do you need a doula?
Do you need a doula?
Yes you do!
Your birth will be better with a doula. Any birth will be better with a doula. Here are some of the reasons.
Q: How do I know if I really need a medical procedure?
Q: How do I know if I really need a medical procedure? I’m worried about being subjected to unnecessary procedures, but also worried about refusing something I might actually need. How do we make these decisions?
Unexpected but Wonderful: My Caesarean Birth Story
I gave birth to a baby girl named Ellie on November 2nd, 2020. My birth story turned out a bit different then I had originally planned, and planned I did.
The Power (And Pleasure) Of Loving Touch In Labour And Birth
“Humans are wired to be touched. From birth until the day we die, our need for physical contact remains. There are studies showing that touch signals safety and trust, it soothes. Basic warm touch calms cardiovascular stress. It activates the body’s vagus nerve, which is intimately involved with our compassionate response, and a simple touch can trigger release of oxytocin, aka “the love hormone.”