Lauri Mark, Doula

Covid support for families https://www.iaccess.gov.on.ca/FamilyApp/public/index.xhtml

There are many benefits of using a birth or postpartum doula! #doula

https://www.sciencedirect.com///abs/pii/S1871519220302651

"'We know that children are at relatively low risk of COVID-19, but are at high risk of numerous other diseases and conditions that breastfeeding prevents,' Ted...ros told a news conference. 'Based on the available evidence, WHO’s advice is that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of COVID-19,' he said." https://www.reuters.com//us-health-coronavirus-who-breastm

Attie Sandink is offering CAPPA Lactation Workshop Assisting professionals to teach Normal Breastfeeding! Ready to become more proficient when offering breastfeeding education? This course is designed to improve the skill base, knowledge and perspectives on breastfeeding and supporting both the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and Mother Friendly practices. Additionally, this course begins the coursework to become a certified lactation educator with CAPPA.... Due to COVID-19 and changes of plans of other participants I will be holding my next workshop online. There will be 4 more spaces available. The course will look different and will be done in sessions of four or five hours as well as some self study with Q&E online. Please email me for more information as soon as possible if you are interested. thanks Attie Attie Sandink RN, IBCLC, CLE Private Breastfeeding Consultant and Educator CAPPA CLE Faculty Birth and Baby Needs 1022 Waterdown Rd. Burlington, Ontario, L7T 1N3 cell: 289 244 0442 http://www.birthandbabyneeds.com https://www.facebook.com/birthandbabyneeds/

Diet is important, but this article puts choice of birth place at a higher predictor of birth outcome https://midwiferytoday.com/mt-articles/pregnancy-diet/#enews

https://www.thestar.com//ontario-doctors-midwives-welcome-

https://www.theguardian.com//doulas-childbirth-coronavirus

This is such a difficult and strange time. We will get through it and a sense of normalcy will return, but it will be different. I am very sad for the huge step backwards for our birthing community. Midwives and doulas are stepping up as best we can to provide emotional, physical and informational support. Virtual support does not replicate in person hands on support. But through technology we are able to support one of life's most natural events, birth. https://www.romper.com/p/11-doulas-on-how-the-pandemic-has-

In times such as this, the reality of support