Ashley Wright Birth Doula Support

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day.

Let us always support and empower eachother ❤️

02/23/2026

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Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach.

Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another Soul, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will help immensely.

It is not given to us to know which acts or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good.

What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts, adding, adding to, adding more...
..One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your Soul.

~Clarissa Pinkola Estes

art | Tijana Lukovic

02/18/2026

Monica is the BEST! Come on out. Bring your baby! You won't regret it 😉

Winter can be a tough time emotionally on some people. Yoga and getting out of the house can help with this.

Monica would love to see some new and familiar faces at her free yoga for parents and caregivers. It is a drop-in class every Thursday morning @ 9:30-10:30am.

Bring a water bottle and a yoga mat, if you have one. Maggie's Place does have extra mats if needed.

01/28/2026

IWK Health is collaborating with Hospice Halifax to launch Connected Through Loss: PAIL Support Group., a monthly, in-person support group for adults navigating pregnancy and/or infant loss.

This group is open to all adults (both gestational and non-gestational parents) within a chosen family navigating said loss.

It will run on the first Monday of each month, starting Monday, February 2nd.

Interested participants can contact Hospice Halifax to register, and contact both Hospice Halifax and the IWK’s Pediatric Advanced Care Team for more information.
https://iwkhealth.ca/clinics-programs-services/bereavement-support-services

01/20/2026

Did you know your baby will mimic you?

Within a few weeks, your baby may copy your facial expressions, including sticking out their tongue!

Add some extra cuteness to your day and give it a try😋

12/18/2025

Today there was a holiday bazaar at my children's school.

My 8 year old was adamant I open my gift right away. He said "It is something VERY special that you have to wear when you go to work."

As I opened it he explained that when I'm wearing it the "mom's who are having babies" will see it and they will be reminded to be brave, be strong and believe that they can do it". 😭❤️😭❤️

I'm so proud of my little man and his big thoughtful heart.

12/10/2025

I can't stress this enough 👇

It really does make a world of difference ❤️

11/26/2025

I love talking about this stage!

There is a stark difference between pushing when you don't feel the urge vs. pushing with the urge.

Can you guess which would feel more natural and be more productive?

11/21/2025

Newborns can do some funky things when they breath.

Check this out to see what is normal👇

(As always, though, trust your instincts if you feel something is wrong - you are your baby's expert!)

11/12/2025

I've seen great results!

An incredible new study found that pregnant women who consume just 6 dates a day in the 4 weeks leading up to their due date were 74% more dilated upon their arrival to the hospital, had a 77% shorter first stage of labor and a 42% lower rate of caesarean sections.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy lead to higher cervical dilation upon hospital admission because the fruit contains nutrients that influence oxytocin receptors, preparing the cervix and uterus for labor by increasing muscle response to oxytocin and other labor-supporting hormones. Dates are a rich source of energy from natural sugars and fats and also contain prostaglandins, which contribute to cervical ripening. Additionally, they provide serotonin, calcium, and tannins, which contribute to powerful uterine contractions.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy shortens the first stage of labor due to their ability to stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which promote cervical ripening (softening and thinning of the cervix) and increase uterine contractions. Dates also contain tannins, which have a similar effect, and provide a natural sugar source for energy during labor. Some studies even suggest that dates can increase uterine sensitivity to oxytocin, leading to more effective contractions and a quicker and smoother labor process.

These actions are also the exact reason why women who eat dates in the late stages of pregnancy and far less likely to need a c-section!

The most common recommendation is for women to begin eating 6 dates a day starting in their 37th week of pregnancy.
PMID: 40322306, 21280989

SEE ALSO: https://www.pelvicphysio.co.nz/the-sweet-secret-to-a-smoother-labour-dates