Breastfeeding Issue with Blocked Milk Duct
April 13, 2022Blocked Milk Ducts Plugged ducts are common condition in breastfeeding. A plugged (or blocked) duct is an area of the breast where milk flow is obstructed. A blocked duct usually comes on gradually & effects only one breast. This...
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MIDWIFE AND A DOULA?
February 20, 2022There is one significant difference between a midwife and a doula. Midwives provide medical care for you during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Doulas provide you and your family with emotional, informational, and physical support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum...
Sudden Death Infant Syndrome (SIDS)
February 5, 2022Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. Most SIDS deaths are associated with sleep, which is why it's sometimes still called "crib death." What are the symptoms? SIDS has...
BREATHING IN LABOR
February 4, 2022How does breathing help in labour? Rhythmic breathing during labour maximizes the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby. Breathing techniques can also help you cope with the pain of contractions. During contractions stage 1 - Relaxation: Deep...