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What Goes Up…: Involution & Afterpains
Throughout pregnancy the uterus changes significantly – in size, shape, position and even muscle tone – to accommodate your growing baby and after birth it starts the process of returning to its non-pregnant state. This process, called involution, starts immediately...
Your Due Date: Educated Guess or Expiration Date?
While “long AF” might feel like the most accurate answer from the perspective of someone approaching week 41 of their pregnancy, what is the length of an average pregnancy? Do we know for sure? It’s common knowledge that pregnancy lasts about 9 months, right? But...
Making Decisions Using Your B.R.A.I.N.
The decisions surrounding pregnancy, birth and postpartum can feel utterly overwhelming at times. They range in significance from choosing baby shampoo to choosing a care provider. And sometimes, with hindsight, we feel we may have placed way more significance on...
Weird flex, but ok: Practice Contractions
The uterus is a pretty impressive, muscular, organ. It provides a safe, nourishing environment for your baby during pregnancy. It increases in size from about the size of a fist to the size of a watermelon to accommodate your growing baby. During labour, the...
To the New(born) Dads
I've often heard comments from fathers about not knowing how to be useful during the very early days and weeks of having a newborn. Some say that they feel completely helpless or that they see themselves in a support role while their partners take the lead and that...