Thursday, February 12, 2015

Awesome Photos

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2948480/18-seconds-life-Extraordinary-pictures-capture-babies-taking-breath-born-caesarean-section.html?ito=social-facebook

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

How Doula's Help

http://www.dailysabah.com/features/2015/02/09/ease-childbirth-with-a-doula

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Unique Doula Consultation Service

Having another person in the birthing room is not the right choice for every birthing family.
If you want the pre and post natal support of a Doula, would like to have someone around with whom you can ask questions  and discuss birth options in detail as well as have someone to talk to in the early stages of labour however, you do not want an extra person in the delivery room then, this service could benifit you.  The Doula Consultant Service gives you personal (by arranged meeting), phone and e-mail access to Christy leading up to and after your birth.  During your labour Christy will be available to you by phone at any hour to answer questions and offer support.   This service includes a meeting to discuss your birth options and sort out your birth plan as well as a postnatal visit.  The Doula Consultant Service will cost $300.00. Add Childbirth preparation classes for $100.00 totaling $400.00

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The difference between a Birth/Labour Doula and a Midwife

Very simply, a Midwife is a trained medical professional specializing in pregnancy, birth, postpartum and infant care.  A Doula is a trained support worker and educator.

A midwife is trained with the same amount of education as a registered nurse however, they specialize in pregnancy, birth, postpartum and infant care.  They are able to perform gynecological exams, prescribe some medications and deliver a baby.  Midwives can deliver babies at home, in a hospital and in a birthing centre.  A midwife will care for you through your pregnancy and birth and will medically care for you and your infant up to six weeks after birth. With a midwife you will also get support and education, a much more intimate, personal experience then you would get with an O.B. or G.P.

A Birth Doula is certified through one of many governing bodies ( I have been certified through Childbirth International).  Your Doula will offer you and your partner support and education throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period.  A Doula will help you create a birth plan and provide you with information, resources and support in making choices about your birth experience.  During labour and birth, your Doula will provide emotional support to you and your partner, help to advocate for your choices and can offer homeopathic techniques such as massage and different birthing positions for you and your partner.  During your postpartum period, a Doula will assist you in caring for a newborn, breast feeding and physical recovery.

Some people choose a Birth Doula because they have an O.B. or G.P delivering their baby but want  more personalized support and care.  Others will choose to have a midwife and a Doula to have that more intimate medical care with additional support.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Childbirth Preparation Classes


Having a baby in this fall?

Toronto West Childbirth is offering group Childbirth Preparation Classes beginning in July


When: Fridays 7-9 pm


Where: Cosmyc Vybes Yoga Studio 222 Islington Ave. www.cosmycvybes.ca



Cost: 6 two hour classes $145.00/ couple.



Classes will focus on natural childbirth in hospital or home.

Monday, February 18, 2013

New Service through Toronto West Childbirth


New! Doula Consultant Service:
If you want the pre and post natal support of a Doula, would like to have someone around with whom you can ask questions  and discuss birth options in detail as well as have someone to talk to in the early stages of labour however, you do not want and extra person in the delivery room then, this service could benifit you.  The Doula Consultant Service gives you personal (by arranged meeting), phone and e-mail access to Christy leading up to and after your birth.  During your labour Christy will be available to you by phone at any hour to answer questions and offer support.   This service includes a meeting to discuss your birth options and sort out your birth plan.  The Doula Consultant Service will cost $300.00