Cari Lorman Doula

08/30/2018

I would love to see a resurgence of options for breech births! Not everyone with a baby in breech presentation may choose to deliver vaginally, but the option is what is important! The training for our care providers is what will make the difference!

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada will launch program to teach physicians breech vaginal delivery

07/20/2018

Yes! As a new Mom I hated the "enjoy every minute" comments. Being a Mom is amazing, but it is not always enjoyable and that's OK!

Please stop telling Moms to enjoy every minute. Read full post — wonderoak.com/2017/12/22/please-stop-telling-moms-to-enjoy-every-minute/ 💛

04/27/2018

This really puts it into perspective! Cloth diapering sounds daunting and expensive, but this initial output of $500 can also diaper subsequent children!

A single child diapered in disposables will generate about 2,000lbs of landfill! Photo credit to Modern Natural Baby in Ferndale, MI

04/13/2018

This is a great article on how doulas help with pain management!
Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries!

Today's video is all about using a doula for pain relief! Are you familiar with birth doulas? Find out how they provide pain relief during labor and childbirth. Learn about the evidence for using a doula for pain relief. We'll also share some ways that you can locate a doula.

04/07/2018

Fantastic news for NICU families!

The average stay at is two weeks but it's not unusual for some families to stay there for up to six months.

03/27/2018

There are some amazing people on Parliament Hill today, speaking up for the reproductive rights to access assisted reproduction with the help of surrogacy and gamete donation in Canada.

Surrogacy and gamete donation exists in a legal grey area in this country. Guest author Leia Swanberg, founder and owner of Canadian Fertility Consulting, or CFC, a prominent surrogacy consulting agency, explains why that’s got to change. Almost four years ago today I walked into a courtroom and a...

02/10/2018

Yes! A million times, YES!

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Quote: Amethyst Joy

02/09/2018

A very worth cause that we must keep fighting for! We deserve choices on our maternity care!

11/03/2017

11/03/2017

This is such a great visual on how contractions help to progress your labour and the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and effective labour contractions.

10/14/2017

As parents, we all want the best possible start for our little ones. This sounds like a great little workshop to empower parents to get involved and active with their children's early development!

09/29/2017

Padsicles are brilliant! They are super easy to make ahead and feel oh so good on tender lady bits postpartum and even during the final weeks when there can be lots of pressure and swelling.