Halifax Birth
Blog URL http://www.blog.halifaxbirth.com
Located Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
Tags Halifax, doula, baby, breastfeeding, mom,, Nurtured, events, IWK
Halifax doula, Shannon Hardy, writing about babies, being a mother, breastfeeding and more.
Latest Blog Posts
- I need a new bra on Nov 19, 2009 in Breastfeeding
I need new bras. Most importantly, I need to buy a bra that fits, because after breastfeeding two babies, my breasts are not the two I remember from 2003. My left one is still higher, they’re still in relatively the same place but my nippl...
- Fleas on Sep 13, 2009 in Dailies
We have fleas. I feel itchy just writing it. Thankfully, they’re on their way out thanks to Advantage. It’s actually pretty gross. Wherever Jaq, our cat, has been there is a little cluster of dead and dying fleas, ewwwwwwww. Oh wel...
- How to drink 8 glasses of water a day on Sep 2, 2009 in Dailies doula eight glasses of water frozen fruit halifax mom water
This is how I have been able to drink 8 glasses of water (almost) every day. I switched from a squat glass to a tall glass. I don’t know why but it works. And I use frozen fruit to keep it cool instead of boring old ice cubes. Thank you to Moni...
- How to Soothe a Crying Baby on Aug 7, 2009 in Baby advice that actually worked Dailies baby advice crying baby doula halifax halifax doula new parents parents
Being a parent/caregiver is hard work. Being the parent/caregiver for a newborn is downright scary at times. Nothing is more gut wrenching than the wail of a baby who can’t be comforted. You can lose a lot of sleep and at some points, come clos...
- Nova Scotia Doula Association- summer ‘09 update on Jul 22, 2009 in Halifax birth community doulas Nova Scotia NS Doula Association
As you may have guessed the NSDA education sessions have been put on hold for the summer. We are working on our strategic plans , hammering out new board positions and generally working hard to make our association the best it can be! I will keep you...
- My first midwife attended birth on Jul 9, 2009 in Dailies Doula news doctor halifax halifax doula IWK Karen Robb midwife
I just came from my first midwife attended birth and I am over the moon! We worked so well together, one of us massaging mom’s back while the other poured water on her belly, bringing each other water, taking care of dad, ect. I’ve neve...
- Passive Bottlefeeding on Jun 30, 2009 in Breastfeeding Dailies Doula thoughts..... baby bonding bottlefeeding eating halifax doula weight
I’ve been wondering about passive bottlefeeding lately. As I watch parents prop their baby’s bottle up with blankets or jackets I can’t help but wonder what effect that is having on the little one. Are they learning that food is no...
