Nested Holistic

05/27/2026

Birth Reflections is a 120 min session via Proton Meet, Zoom or FaceTime to process, reflect, connect the dots and integrate your birth experience.

With 1 out of 3 women describing their experience as traumatic, many are entering into Motherhood anxious, hyper vigilant, stressed and overwhelmed. Many feel they didn't even know what really happened to them.

On the contrary, some women feel ecstatic, empowered and want to share about their experience. To tap into that energy, integrate and continue to harness it into Motherhood.

No matter how wonderful or difficult your birth experience was, being witnessed and sharing your story is one of the most important parts in feeling whole postpartum.

Each session includes personalized discussion tailored to your specific circumstances, with follow-up resource links where relevant. If you have your medical records available for this session it can also be very helpful.

Learn more about this session https://nestedbirth.com/birth-1

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05/25/2026

Private in home Comfort Measure session.
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These sessions offer a combination of information about physiology, what to expect as labour progresses, tips, tools, techniques for comfort, we discuss benefits, risks and alternatives to intervention, birth plans, and planning for postpartum, as well extra considerations for postpartum after medical interventions during birth.
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Husband and partners report that these sessions helped them feel more confident in what to expect, how to support in labour and what to do in the early days and weeks post-birth!
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Sessions are approx 2 hrs, include a special labour kit
Evenings get booked up quickly, I have the following dates available:

June 11th 7-9pm
June 22 6:30-8:30pm
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Looking for a virtual option? I am now offering a prenatal strategy bundle, find out more on https://nestedbirth.com/birth-1

05/22/2026

now offering virtual support in a few different options!

https://nestedbirth.com/birth-1

05/20/2026

The responses have been rolling in and I'm so thankful for everyone who has completed the questionnaire so far! I am going to leave the link open for another week or two so please take a moment to fill out or share with any family or friends that have given birth in Ontario in the last 5 years.

So far 40.3% used Regulated Midwives
33.8% OB
19.4% Family Dr
and the balance was made up of specialists and alternative

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Please note while I am compiling data and stats, I am also reading every individual response and honouring each with the respect and reverence that every mother and baby deserve. Their story, their journey. Thank you again for sharing these with me!

https://forms.gle/biPuuy191M5QTZem6

05/19/2026

What breastfeeding support looks like in our postpartum sessions:

* nervous system regulation and co-regulation for mama & baby
* lymphatic movement (important for everyone, especially important in the early days and weeks after medication/intervention during the birth)
* nourishment and hydration including galactalogues
* homeopathic remedies, herbs and tincture for specific issues and on individual basis
* positions, latching, techniques to achieve your breastfeeding goals
* bodywork for mama and baby

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Postpartum sessions 1.5- 2 hrs, virtual or in person options, individual or packages available. Regardless of your care provider, these are not clinical sessions but designed to fill the gaps of regulated maternity services.
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05/14/2026

Yes!

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My blog post today explores an important ethical principle that should underpin decisions in maternity care, but isn't often discussed.

The precautionary principle.

It once played an important role in health care, but its use seems to have been eroded as the culture of maternity care has changed.

In my blog post, I look at what the precautionary principle is, how it used to function, and what its erosion means for women, babies, and those who care for them.

Read it at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/whatever-happened-to-the-precautionary-principle/

05/11/2026

A few years ago I did a questionnaire about what it's like to birth in our community and I would love to update for a project I'm working on. Would you take a few minutes to complete and share with friends and family that have given birth in Southwestern Ontario? It's anonymous! With gratitude 🙏

What was your experience like, your feedback is appreciated!

05/01/2026

Understanding physiology and the impact when we deviate from it!

Neuroscientist Nils Bergman in conversation with Toni Harman: By separating mothers from newborns, are maternity health systems being designed around biology… or around convenience?

05/01/2026

So far 2026 has been amazing, witnessing many beautiful home births. And they have all been daytime births! (which never happens) so we will see what Q2 brings ha!

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I finish out the week with a consult and a prenatal session after spending some time in the kitchen on Wednesday prepping some goodies for postpartum mamas.

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Each family has their own needs and topics covered include everything from hemorrhoids, to blood clots, after pains, breastfeeding, baby wearing, sleeping, nutrition, family dynamics, practical tips, tools and resources for the family along with bodywork for mama and baby.

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Postpartum package includes 4 in person session about 1.5-2 hrs each visit, a nested mama kit with many holistic remedies and goodies for recovery, access to online client portal and ongoing text and email support in the early weeks of postpartum. I am offering a special rate for additional sessions or additional package, please contact to book a complimentary consult to explore this option. I have one opening for May!

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04/28/2026

Intrusive thoughts can happen to anyone in postpartum however a complicated and highly medicalized birth experience can take an already vulnerable time and lead to extended periods of fight or flight, hyper vigilance and intrusive thoughts.
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Postpartum sessions focusing on nervous system regulation, integration of birth experience and practical solutions for postpartum. Individual or packages available. I have an opening for a family looking to explore postpartum support in May.

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08/26/2025

The power in the choosing is that we unlock the ability to transform.

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Join us over at Mothers Circle for information, resources, videos and more about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nestedmotherscircle