breast compression
December 29, 2021Breast Compression The most important thing to ensure successful breastfeeding and good weight gain in the breastfed baby is a good latch. However, sometimes a baby may have a good latch, and be sucking, but not swallowing because of...
Benefits of Having a Midwife During Your Pregnancy
December 27, 2021Benefits of Getting a Midwife If you've ever considered having a midwife, you've probably seen many of the benefits that the process would come with. There are a lot of reasons why people choose to work with us and we...
Approaches to Increase Low Milk Supply:
December 22, 2021Approaches to Increase Low Milk Supply: The first approach to increase low milk supply would be breastfeeding: A) Breastfeeding on demand. You need to watch your baby, not the clock. B) Offering both breasts at each feed. C) Compress your...
Morning Sickness – Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy
December 11, 2021Vomiting in Pregnancy Vomiting in pregnancy or, better known as morning sickness, affects an estimated 80% of pregnant women during weeks 5-18. A generally mild condition that may be managed with simple measures, the severity of these symptoms can vary....
Group B Streptococcus – What is It & What Should You Know
December 11, 2021What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Group B strep is a bacteria that is commonly found in the human gut /genital and urinary tract (in up to 30% of people). It is related to, but not the same as Group...
Hospital Checklist – Things to Bring When You’re Having a Baby
December 9, 2021Hospital Checklist Having a baby is an exciting time in your life. An event that will change your life forever, in a beautiful way of course! Although, you’ve probably noticed it can be a stress-filled time as well. In order...
Why Visiting a Midwifery Care Clinic May Be the Right Choice for Your Pregnancy Journey
October 19, 2021In Vancouver, there are three options for maternity care, a GP who specializes in maternity care, an obstetrician, or a midwife. Midwives are experts in low-risk births and know how to care for healthy, low-risk pregnant women starting during the...
The Benefits of a Midwife in North Vancouver
September 17, 2021If you are pregnant in North Vancouver, midwifery is one of several options available to you that is covered by MSP. A midwife in North Vancouver can be the ideal pregnancy professional for anyone interested in a home or hospital...
How Has Midwifery Evolved?
August 20, 2021When people hear the term ‘midwife’ some tend to picture women in colonial times, holding a new mother’s hand, offering support and words of encouragement as they wipe away sweat and tears. This isn’t entirely inaccurate. Midwifery has a long,...
Finding Your Midwife at B.C. Women’s Hospital
August 11, 2021You found out you’re expecting! Whether it’s your first child or your fifth, every pregnancy shakes up your life in ways you never expected. Choosing a name, painting the baby’s room, buying a new car seat and…meeting your doctor. Particularly...
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