Pregnancy

Working as a full-spectrum doula, my role is to provide non-medical support to people through labor, birth, and beyond.  Birth is one of the most intense experiences any human may…

When you’re pregnant, there are certain changes you expect. Maybe your feet will swell, or you’ll get strange cravings. Nausea happens to many but passes around the 16th week. A…

The journey of pregnancy has the power to change someone to their core. The joy, the fear, the unknowns, the changing, growing, and evolving – and certainly the questions.  Unless…

Pregnancy is one of the most transformative processes a human can go through. Whether it’s the birthing person, partner, or the baby itself.  But creating a human from scratch is…

Having a baby is one of the most rewarding things we do as humans. It can also be incredibly hard and unpredictable.  With so much focus going towards preparing for…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. Most of us are familiar with the standard “pear-shaped” uterus, what you may not realize is that…

If you’re a woman and have given birth or plan to give birth one day, it’s likely the most strenuous, physically painful experience you will ever endure. Planning for an…

A lot of the things you encounter during your pregnancy are going to be unexpected. But the current imperative for social distancing (and sometimes self-isolation means that even if this…

As medical technology evolves, so do potential surgical procedures. Let’s get this straight- surgery is an incredible medical advancement, that when necessary- saves countless lives.  While surgery can be life-changing,…

Making a human from scratch is hard work. It’s one of the most physically demanding things people do as humans. It requires your literal blood, sweat, and tears. Pregnancy and…