Gentle Journey Doula Services
5th Ave V0B 1M0 Fernie, BC, Canada

I have spaces available for moms in need in May and June!

Some beautiful birth stories http://www.thebirthingsite.com/birth/birthing-stories.html

"There are lots of areas in health care where we focus on curing. But birth in somebody who is otherwise healthy is all about optimizing what her body is capable of." Remi E http://facesofhealthcare.ca/remi-e#remi-e-1

http://www.huffingtonpost.com//why-we-share-our-breastfeed

http://breastfeedingtoday-llli.org/alcohol-and-breastfeedi/

I'll say LOL http://www.bellybelly.com.au//do-you-get-slangry-so-sleep/

What did you do to take care of your body after birth. Did you get help from anyone like a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or Osteopath? http://www.healthyhabitshappymoms.com/core-exercises-postp/

http://news.nationalpost.com//ontario-becomes-first-provin

Are you planning on having an epidural? Even if you're not, do you know all your options surrounding an epidural? Many women think their only options are having an epidural or not having an epiduralbut there are more options/choices out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYsQiAsJHK4&feature=share

http://pregnancy.about.com//5-Ways-Your-Doula-Is-Like-A-We

http://www.livescience.com/52955-safe-sleep-prevent-sids-fa

So very important. http://www.positivebirthmovement.org//a-healthy-baby-is-no

Yay the East Kootenay Midwives have a new website! http://www.eastkootenaymidwives.com

Hmmmsounds like the research and science is backing up "baby led weaning". Any thoughts from moms out there that tried BLW or went a different route? http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca//recom-6-24-months-6-24-mois-eng.php

Funnyand somewhat true http://www.huffingtonpost.com//how-to-prepare-for-parentho

Thank you for being a caring parent https://www.facebook.com/PositiveParentingToddlersandBeyond/posts/828634197160272?fref=nf

For all those pregnant/soon to be pregnant mommas out theresome beautiful birth affirmations for you. http://www.candiedchaos.com//birth-affirmations-free-prin/

Wow, mom's are awesome. Definitely worth watching until the end! http://www.adweek.com//24-people-who-applied-worlds-toughe

Feeling very inspired by my clients. Love, love, love how strong my mommas are!

I "youtubed" delayed cord clamping and while I always love to hear from Penny Simkin, it was great to see so many links to Doctor's conferences and studies touting the benefits of delayed cord clamping as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RywNup2CM

HmmmIna May Gaskin agrees http://pregnancy.about.com//6-Reasons-To-Delay-Babys-First

Ha ha ha, there are a few elements missing here of course, such as the hormones a momma has pumping through her, the build up of contractions and of course the actual delivery - but it made me laugh to see these boys and their coping mechanisms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws3MoSZrb58

What?! This is so cool! http://www.msichicago.org//your-beginning/mak/interactive/

Nothing new here, but still nice to remind ourselves of the "unusual" natural pain relief techniques in labour http://www.babyzone.com//7-unusual-ways-women-around-the-w

I like this little article :-) Wait, you might like it too http://www.janetlansbury.com//the-parenting-magic-word-10/

One of my primary roles as a doula is to offer non pharmacological pain relief to mommas during their labor. http://www.thebirthingsite.com//793-natural-pain-relief--

A little nursing rhyme I found inspired by Dr Suess, Green Eggs & Ham Author Unknown Would you nurse her in the park? Would you nurse him in the dark?... Would you nurse him with a Boppy? And when your boobs are feeling floppy? I would nurse him in the park, I would nurse her in the dark. I'd nurse with or without a Boppy. Floppy boobs will never stop me. Can you nurse with your seat belt on? Can you nurse from dusk till dawn? Though she may pinch me, bite me, pull, I will nurse her `till she's full! Can you nurse and make some soup? Can you nurse and feed the group? It makes her healthy strong and smart, Mommy's milk is the best start! Would you nurse him at the game? Would you nurse her in the rain? In front of those who dare complain? I would nurse him at the game. I would nurse her in the rain. As for those who protest lactation, I have the perfect explanation. Mommy's milk is tailor made It's the perfect food, you need no aid. Some may scoff and some may wriggle, Avert their eyes or even giggle. To those who can be cruel and rude, Remind them breast's the perfect food! I would never scoff or giggle, Roll my eyes or even wiggle! I would not be so crass or crude, I KNOW that this milk's the perfect food! We make the amount we need The perfect temp for every feed. There's no compare to milk from breast- The perfect food, above the rest. Those nursing smiles are oh so sweet, Mommy's milk is such a treat. Human milk just can't be beat. I will nurse, in any case, On the street or in your face. I will not let my baby cry, I'll meet her needs, I'll always try. It's not about what's good for you, It's best for babies, through and through. I will nurse her in my home, I will nurse her when I roam. Leave me be lads and ma'am. I will nurse her, Mom I am.

a cute little cartoon for today :-) http://www.huffingtonpost.com//grant-snider-year-of-parent

http://www.girlofcardigan.com/ten-true-things-about-the-fi/

These are so cuteand very scary http://www.amusingplanet.com//monster-engine-childrens-dra

What is Gestational Diabetes? GDM is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Your body cannot produce enough insulin to handle the effects of a growing baby and changing hormone levels. Insulin helps your body to control the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. If your body cannot produce enough insulin, your blood glucose levels will rise. The good news: your baby will not be born with diabetes and GDM can be managed How to manage GDM: ... (Please consult your healthcare practitioner before trying any of the below) Eat plenty of small meals, at least 5 a day plus snacks, lots of vegetables, less sugar. Enjoy regular exercise. A healthy diet and regular exercise are very important! (http://www.diabetes.ca//gestational-diabetes_0413_lc_final) Ayurvedic Home Remedies Natural home remedy using cinnamon powder: 1. Boil 1 L of water 2. Let it simmer for 20 min on low flame 3. While simmering, add 3 tsp of cinnamon powder 4. Strain the mixture 5. Drink entire amount of this water everyday Natural home remedy using fenugreek seeds: 1. Take 4 tbsp of fenugreek seeds 2. Soak them in 250 ml water overnight 3. Crush them in the morning 4. Strain the mixture and collect the water 5. Drink it everyday for 2 months (http://www.homeveda.com//natural-ayurvedic-home-remedies-f) Alternative Medicine Being low in Vitamine D may increase your risk of GDM. 1000UI-2000UI can be taken daily. Increase your Vitamine C. 1000mg per day (please be aware that if you start to take VitC regularly it is not good for you to just stop taking it, you should ween off it, or continue to take it as it boosts your immune system) Preliminary research suggests that the herb Astragalus may hold promise in the treatment of gestational diabetes. http://altmedicine.about.com//Natural-Remedies-For-Gestati

Wow, I am liking the sound of some of these remedies http://www.midwiferytoday.com/artic/herbspostpartumcare.asp