11/29/2022
New Life Prenatal Classes Toronto - Childbirth Education & Parenting Prep
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Effie's Prenatal class was not only very informative, but engaging and inclusive. We went into the class with an open mind, ready to learn, and walked away confident and prepared for the birth of our baby. I would recommend her class for new parents, as well as parents who want a refresher in the process. Thank you, Effie!
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Pregnancy and the birth of your child will be one of the most memorable and life changing experiences that you will ever have. During this special time, New Life Prenatal Childbirth Education Classes will provide you with information and skills to help you prepare for your birth experience and the first weeks of parenthood. Discussions led by an experienced Certified Childbirth Educator and traine
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11/29/2022
11/21/2022
Posted withrepost • .nurse.mama I thought I would share why you don’t need to bathe the baby at the hospital.
I am highly recommending that you do not bathe the baby until the baby is home. READ WHY!
🍃 Why should you delay? Simple- the Vernix!
1️⃣ Inside the womb, it covers the baby's skin as a waterproof barrier. But underneath that barrier, it promotes healthy skin growth.
2️⃣ It protects the baby from the friction of moving through the birth canal, like a slip and slide.
3️⃣ Vernix acts as an antimicrobial barrier as the baby moves through the vaginal tract, which, to be fair, is not precisely sterile.
4️⃣ After birth, vernix regulates the baby's temperature.
5️⃣ It acts as a natural moisturizer for a baby's skin after birth.
6️⃣ Vernix is a natural anti-infection and antioxidant.
7️⃣ This magical white substance also promotes wound healing.
8️⃣ Can be compared to the ingredients in a commercial skin cleanser. (HOLY SMOKES)
What are your thoughts?
10/08/2022
Cold season is upon us and I know personally that there is nothing worse than when my kids are sick (well maybe the man cold, but that’s a discussion for another time😉). I also know first hand that nothing can put a wrench in your child’s superb sleep habits quite like sickness can.
Below are a few tips on maintaining sleep when your little one is under the weather.
🤒When your little one isn’t feeling well the comfort of a familiar schedule and routine can help them to settle faster.
🤧Sleep is the best medicine. If your child seems more tried than usual allow them to sleep in or nap a little longer during the day. Just try not to allow them to nap all day, because we definitely want them to have enough sleep pressure to sleep at night too.
🤒Keep them comfortable. Depending on what the particular illness is you may find the following helpful; lots of fluids, humidifier, saline solution, nasal aspirator, medication (if your doctor gives you the okay).
🤧Be sure to give them the comfort they need with some extra cuddles and tlc. Your little one may need some extra support for falling and staying asleep. You know your child best, so do what’s necessary to get them to sleep, especially since sleep is so important for their body to recover.
🤒Be prepared that your child’s sleep may regress while they are sick due to their discomfort.
🤧Try your best not to stress if your child does need extra comfort to sleep while they are under the weather, it is totally normal! Once your child has recovered get their sleep back on track. The good news is that if they had great sleep skills prior to getting sick, it shouldn’t take long to recover them.
You’ve got this!
09/15/2022
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08/24/2022
Posted withregram • I know screen time posts can instigate big feelings...
but hear me out. This study reminds us that we can sometimes see more difficult behaviours in children because of TV or screen time.
This post is to remind you to monitor your child's behaviour. IF you notice any of these challenges, try your best to cut down screen time. I know that it can be hard, but as difficult as it may be to cut the screen time, you might just see some behaviour improvements in your child which will make the rest of the day much easier for you.
The average time that the children in this study watched TV for was just under 2 hours. Toddlers were on average 26 months old. They collected data from 14 different countries with a total of 841 toddlers.
They do not give a specific number of hours, they concluded that with increasing hours of daily TV, there is a chance (not a direct cause) of scoring higher on difficult behaviour and having bigger emotions.
What is interesting is that with increasing TV exposure, parents struggled a lot more with being able to soothe their child during tantrums and big emotions. What is even more interesting, is that the impact of TV on soothability and attentional problems varied by culture. Parents that spent more time watching TV with their child (called co-viewing) didn't see as large of an impact of screen time on these 2 particular factors.
I hope this post continues a conversation around screen time in young children. This post is not pointing fingers or placing blame. This post is to inform you. In the end, you do what you want with this information. Whatever is best for you and your family. I will continue to share the research and to help you create the best possible environment for your child.
07/30/2022
This is so amazing.. Did you know that your grandmother carried part of you inside her womb? But how? Well. a female fetus is born with all the eggs she will ever have in her lifetime. So when your Grandmother was carrying your Mother in her womb. You were a tiny egg in your Mother's ovaries.
07/20/2022
These are not bruises! They are blue grey spots also known as blue spots or slate grey nevus (congenital dermal melanocytosis)
You may know them as 'Mongolian blue spots' but this is racially derogatory medical terminology.
Blue-grey spots are a kind of birthmark that are flat, blue, purple ish or blue-grey, and can vary in size. They are often found on the buttocks and lower back, appearing at birth or in the first few weeks of life. They do not hurt.
These spots are more common in non-White infants BUT, as many blood lines are pretty mixed, there are some babies who are considered to be White that will have these spots.
At least one spot is present on over 90% of Indigenous Americans and people of African descent, over 80% of Asians, over 70% of Hispanics, and just under 10% of fair-skinned infants. This 10% is mostly made up of babies with roots in the Mediterranean.
If a blue spot is noticed at birth, it should be documented by the person examining your newborn so that they are not mistaken for bruises. If its not documented and you notice it, ensure a health professional notes it down.
These spots usually fade but can take months or even years!
Have you ever noticed any?
07/20/2022
I just love watching babies move! Comment below if you love watching videos like this too!
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06/22/2022
Poor fetal position is one of the main reasons for a C-section. If having a vaginal birth is your preference, or you are trying for a VBAC, fetal positioning matters.
Doing the right exercises during pregnancy can help fetal positioning by creating balance in the pelvis. A balanced pelvis is important because it helps babies find the best way to navigate down and out.
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06/04/2022
Miles Circuit!! Thanks .labornurse
❓ Have you guys heard of this?
💖 This circuit is meant to get baby in an LOA (Left Occiput Anterior) position - it can be used before labor begins, or if labor has started to stall!
⏱It takes 90 mins to do (position should be done for at least 30 minutes if possible)!
👏 Here’s how you do it:
Before beginning, empty your bladder and get a big cup of water so you stay hydrated throughout!
1️⃣ Open - Knee Chest - Start in this position, get that b***y up in the air and drop your chest down to the floor. Your knees should be fairly far apart. You can use pillows to prop yourself up if you can’t hold it!
2️⃣ Exaggerated Left Side Lying - Next, roll onto your left side and get that right leg nice and high (even higher than Jenna’s is in the vid if possible!) - position lots of pillows around you, you wanna get nice and comfy here, and it’s totally ok if you fall asleep!
3️⃣ Moving & Lunges - Finally, you’ll want to do exercises that open that pelvis up in an asymmetrical way. This means putting your foot up on a block, doing some curb-walking, or climbing stairs two at a time facing sideways.
I’ll share more info too in my story so you can read more about this magic method!
Who has done this?? Has it worked for you??
06/04/2022
Miles Circuit!! Thanks .labornurse
❓ Have you guys heard of this? If you’ve been following me since I’ve had Ryland (and checked out my stories after I had him) - I shared that I actually used this technique to get myself into labor with him! (I was also 4 days past my due date hah so that helped!)
That day I had been having on and off contractions, and I did this series of poses right before I went to get a reflexology session with my massage therapist - I totally think it helped kick start things!!
💖 This circuit is meant to get baby in an LOA (Left Occiput Anterior) position - it can be used before labor begins, or if labor has started to stall!
⏱It takes 90 mins to do (position should be done for at least 30 minutes if possible)!
👏 Here’s how you do it:
Before beginning, empty your bladder and get a big cup of water so you stay hydrated throughout!
1️⃣ Open - Knee Chest - Start in this position, get that b***y up in the air and drop your chest down to the floor. Your knees should be fairly far apart. You can use pillows to prop yourself up if you can’t hold it!
2️⃣ Exaggerated Left Side Lying - Next, roll onto your left side and get that right leg nice and high (even higher than Jenna’s is in the vid if possible!) - position lots of pillows around you, you wanna get nice and comfy here, and it’s totally ok if you fall asleep!
3️⃣ Moving & Lunges - Finally, you’ll want to do exercises that open that pelvis up in an asymmetrical way. This means putting your foot up on a block, doing some curb-walking, or climbing stairs two at a time facing sideways.
I’ll share more info too in my story so you can read more about this magic method!
Who has done this?? Has it worked for you??
05/11/2022
Can you resist this face???!!!
🤣😂❤️
04/20/2022
Posted withregram • .push Getting your postpartum pads set up and ready to go BEFORE you have your baby is the way to go!!
What type of pad will you need in the immediate postpartum? Go for HEAVY flow pads with wings (overnights) or even adult diapers.
Wait, did we say diapers?!
Oh yes we did!
They are amazing at keeping you nice and dry during those first few days!
Over time, you will be able to change to a lighter flow pad and eventually a panty liner.
What was your favorite postpartum pad?
Be sure to tag a friend who is expecting or could use more postpartum tips!
04/12/2022
Let HeLTI Canada support your growing family!
Welcome to HeLTI Canada, a new and exciting research study for families planning a pregnancy, or families with a new baby, to have free access to a tailored website and app to support their family’s health and parenting needs. Families may also be eligible to receive free personalized telephone-based support from an experienced public health nurse!
HeLTI Canada is an innovative study about how best to support young Canadian families. As part of the study, you will be asked to complete online questionnaires about once a year. You will receive a $15 gift card for every completed online questionnaire (up to $550 per family).
If you are considering becoming pregnant in the next 3 years and live in the Greater Toronto area, Hamilton, Niagara Region, Ottawa, Calgary, or Edmonton and surrounding area, check your eligibility to join HeLTI Canada at www.helticanada.ca
04/10/2022
Thank you Eunice and Moses! ❤️
04/08/2022
We don’t appreciate the years of little kids while we’re in them.
Because humans never do until it's too late and they're gone.
While we're in it, we often wish parts of it away,
the hardly any time to ourselves,
the crawling across the floor to put away puzzles and crayons,
the p*eling off stickers,
and scraping muffins and scrambled eggs off the kitchen floor.
We wish away the tantrums,
the constant fighting,
the bad behavior,
the non-stop laundry,
and the exhaustion ALL THE TIME.
We wish away every imperfect moment that makes our skin crawl.
But one day, it will be over
and we’ll miss it—
ALL OF IT.
We’ll miss the giggles,
the smiles,
the “not wiped off” kisses,
and chubby arms and toothless grins.
We’ll miss being needed,
the crooked teeth,
the time spent together,
and hearing “Mommy look!” every two minutes.
We’ll miss who we are RIGHT NOW as individuals and a family.
Because soon new people will be living in our house with us. Their faces and voices will morph into someone else’s.
And they’ll keep changing.
And we’ll be new people, too.
So, let’s try to take in ALL OF IT—
the bad, hard, and the good—
and not take any of it for granted.
Because I guarantee,
one day soon,
we’ll miss THIS.
Shared with permission from Living FULL
Artwork: Amanda Oleander Art
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04/02/2022
Posted withregram • ✨Breastmilk fat✨
Breastmilk contains fats that are essential for your baby’s development so it’s important to make sure you’re not leaving it behind on the sides of your bottle. It is necessary for brain development, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and is a primary calorie source.
Most times breastmilk fat can be mixed back in by swirling or shaking your bottle. There's also no scientific evidence to support the claim that shaking breastmilk takes away from its nutritional value, or that swirling is better.
If using the pitcher method, you could also use a small silicone spatula to help with mixing it all back in. I used the Dr. Brown’s pitcher that has a built in spinner which made mixing just a little easier.
03/10/2022
THIS!!!
Reposted from How to provide support as a partner—oh, does , a licensed therapist who is deep into diaper duty right now— have thoughts. Expecting parents, watch this one together!
02/21/2022
A simple tip to encourage an easier birth from
During labour, make sure you try and p*e as often as you can. Sometimes having a full bladder can have an impact on the baby's ability to descend effectively into the pelvis.
I've cared for countless women during labour where things have slowed down a little at the end. After being encouraged to go to the toilet to empty the bladder, the baby is often born almost immediately!
Caring for your bladder during birth is so important. You can prevent pelvic floor problems later on by not allowing it to become overly distended
02/10/2022
Thank you
Just because a baby is sucking that doesn’t mean that they are eating. I know, it’s confusing!!
Swallows = a bit of data to let you know some milk was transferred during a feed. We can’t always know exactly how much was transferred during a nursing session but seeing lots of swallows, good output (p*es and poops appropriate for however many days old baby is) and a calm baby post feeds gives us a good idea of a successful feed, along with baby’s weight increasing steadily over time.
If feeds are running really long, and baby isn’t actively swallowing and keeps falling asleep…take baby’s clothes off, use firm compressions (that you hold down steadily versus pumping the hand, compressing while baby sucks and releasing compression when they take a pause - make sure you compress far back from the ni**le so you don’t get in baby’s way or tug the ni**le out of their mouth, compromising the latch). This might perk them up and remind them what they were doing. It can get realllllly cozy at the breast chest and sometimes we have to work to keep little sleepy babies awake and interested.
01/23/2022
Thank you Chidiebere Ibe] & Amazing ❤️ “When pregnant, the cells of the baby migrate into the mothers bloodstream and then circle back into the baby, it’s called “fetal-maternal microchimerism”.
For 41 weeks, the cells circulate and merge backwards and forwards, and after the baby is born, many of these cells stay in the mother’s body, leaving a permanent imprint in the mothers tissues, bones, brain, and skin, and often stay there for decades. Every single child a mother has afterwards will leave a similar imprint on her body, too.
Even if a pregnancy doesn't go to full term or if you have an abortion, these cells still migrate into your bloodstream.
Research has shown that if a mother's heart is injured, fetal cells will rush to the site of the injury and change into different types of cells that specialize in mending the heart.
The baby helps repair the mother, while the mother builds the baby.
This is often why certain illnesses vanish while pregnant.
It’s incredible how mothers bodies protect the baby at all costs, and the baby protects & rebuilds the mother back - so that the baby can develop safely and survive.
Think about crazy cravings for a moment. What was the mother deficient in that the baby made them crave?
Studies have also shown cells from a fetus in a mothers brain 18 years after she gave birth. How amazing is that?”
✏️ Black Pregnant Woman Illustration by Chidiebere Ibe]
01/15/2022
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Welcome to New Life Prenatal !
Pregnancy and the birth of your child will be one of the most memorable and life changing experiences that you will ever have. During this special time, New Life Prenatal Childbirth Education Classes will provide you with information and skills to help you prepare for your birth experience and the first weeks of parenthood.
Discussions led by an experienced Certified Childbirth Educator and trained Doula will help you learn what you might expect physically and emotionally during pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks with your newborn baby. Our prenatal classes are offered in a group, private, semi-private or online setting to meet the needs of every expectant parent.
Whatever your birth plan, New Life Prenatal Childbirth Education Classes will provide you with labour support techniques and coping skills to manage pain, and knowledge to instill confidence in your ability to birth and care for your baby.
With New Life Prenatal Childbirth Education Classes you will be:
* informed - with current, evidence based information
* prepared - the more you learn and practice, the more confident, relaxed and focused you will be
* empowered - as you learn about your options, you can make informed decisions about birth & parenting
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