Sparrow Doula Services

02/10/2026

Hi friends! 💛

We’re currently in need of gently used boy winter clothes (sizes 6–24 months) to help restock our bins.

Sleepers, sweaters, pants, and other cozy winter items are especially appreciated!

Donations can be dropped off:

Mon–Wed 10am–4:30pm
Thurs 10am–7pm

Please note we are CLOSED on Fridays.

📞 506.634.1867

Thank you for helping us keep little ones warm this season, we’re so grateful for our caring community. 💙

01/21/2026

Sarah has appointments available in February! 💜

If you’re looking for support due to birth trauma, postpartum PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, or general perinatal support, you can call Gentle Path or fill out an intake form online. Virtual and in person sessions are available!

As always, if cost is a barrier, please reach out to Gentle Path or email us at
Urquhart-Program@gentlepathsj.com

(506) 652-7284

https://gentlepathsj.com/urquhart-program/

01/08/2026

Having a baby this winter? We’re expanding our indoor newborn lifestyle portfolio to better represent Saint John & Sussex families. We’re casting up to 10 sweet little new babies for a limited creative project. We've NEVER done this before, and we expect to fill our spots quickly, so don't wait!

01/07/2026

Hi Friends! 👋

If you or someone you know needs formula, please reach out to us! 🍼

Please note that this formula expires on February 1st, 2026! 🗓️

You do NOT need to be a client to pick up the formula. 💖

We are open Monday - Wednesday 10am-4:30pm and Thursdays 10am - 7pm. ⏰🗓️

Call today! 506-634-1867 📞

01/02/2026

Midwives!!!!

Shortages in so many occupations now means more opportunities for students to be trained and supported for university costs through the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

New occupations have been added. Maybe there is a great career here that interests you.

*Keep in mind that in addition to this federal news, there continues to be zero percent interest on the provincial portion of all student loans.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/student-loan-forgiveness.html?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPGKm1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoPdrLI1Izum595zfN0a8o0fjV6VjNXTPS8yr1oCjyzXfaR7-Xp2OXn3H_0I_aem_4ff2NyIezLGcuzzq729IZA .1

12/31/2025

2025 TOP BABY NAMES IN THE MARITIMES

New Brunswick: Jack & Charlotte
Nova Scotia: Henry & Charlotte
PEI: Theodore & Violet

More top names & new most popular choices on the website: link in comments!

12/29/2025

Newborn Models wanted :

Looking for 3 newborns to shoot within Jan 2nd - 10th.
Baby's must be 4-21 days old at time of session.

I need 2 boys sessions and 1 girl session.
Sessions will be a $100 fee (model call with contracts) and will be styled the way I need. It will include 2 edited images (photographers choice), and a full proof gallery with the option to order more if you'd like, but no obligation!

Everything is supplied, you need only to bring baby.

If interested, please send a picture of baby without a hat on and include baby's birthday!

*Does not apply for booked previous sessions.
** Sessions do not include family/siblings

If interested in a Full newborn session please inquire for your $99 discount (new bookings only)

11/19/2025

Yesterday I had the honour to speak about our NICU experience at the VII Newborn Symposium with a fellow NICU mama! We also shared about our project the and our big dreams of supporting NICU families province wide! We are forever thankful for the team at the SJRH NNICU and the opportunity to catch up with these amazing humans who carried us through some of the toughest days💜

10/15/2025

I’ve learned that love doesn’t end where life does.

Today, on Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the babies who are forever part of our stories, and the parents who continue to love, remember, and hope.

To every family walking this path — please know you are not alone in your grief. Your baby’s memory is precious, and your story deserves to be held with gentleness and respect.

Light a candle tonight at 7 p.m. and join the Wave of Light in remembrance. 🕯️

10/01/2025

October 1-7 is National Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding provides lifelong health benefits for infants and children, supports the well-being of the breastfeeding parent, strengthens communities, and is environmentally friendly.

Every family’s feeding journey is unique. Let’s work together to build a healthier, more supportive environment for parents and children.

Explore our online resources and support services at: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/healthy_people/content/bfi.html

09/25/2025

IWK Health continues to follow the evidence-based best practices of credible Canadian medical bodies, including the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and Health Canada, which continue to recommend acetaminophen as a safe and appropriate first-line option for managing fever and pain during pregnancy when medically needed, at recommended doses and for the shortest duration necessary.

Untreated fever and pain in pregnant women can pose risks to the unborn child. Families and pregnant women should continue to follow the advice of their health care providers.

There is no conclusive evidence of a causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism.

09/01/2025

🌟 September is NICU Awareness Month 🌟

Every year, thousands of families experience the emotional rollercoaster of having a newborn in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It can be one of the most difficult and uncertain times for a young family.

As doulas, our support doesn’t end at birth. For families with babies in the NICU, our role can shift to offering emotional guidance, advocating for informed decisions, and simply being a steady, compassionate presence in a time of overwhelm.

Let’s honour those in the NICU, the families supporting them, and the healthcare teams providing essential care. And let’s recognize the doulas walking alongside them, ensuring no parent feels alone on this journey. 💛