December 2021
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...