Hamilton Family Doulas

23/09/2025

The SOGC’s recent position statement reaffirming the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy was featured in a CBC News article covering new U.S. government moves to add warnings linking Tylenol to autism.

The SOGC notes that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate option for managing fever and pain in pregnancy when used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary time. It also stresses that untreated fever poses its own risks and that the current evidence does not support a causal link between acetaminophen and autism.

Read the full CBC story here: https://sogc.org/en/content/featured-news/SOGC-Position-on-Acetaminophen-in-Pregnancy-Featured-in-CBC-Article.aspx

For more information, please refer to the full SOGC Position Statement on the use of Acetaminophen for Analgesia and Fever in Pregnancy:https://sogc.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Position%20Statements/SOGC%20Position%20Statement%20Acetamenophin_EN_20250911.pdf

20/09/2025

Interested individuals can fill out our screening form using the link below. They may also reach out to groupcbt@mcmaster.ca with any questions they have.

Screening form: https://groupcbtstudy.mcmaster.ca/surveys/?s=CWKJR9D9CM9N498W

17/06/2025

We love this model!

The hospitalist midwifery program at WLMH is one of the first of its kind in the province at a small community hospital.

22/04/2025

With measles cases popping up in Hamilton, consider updating your vaccine!

Today marks the start of National Immunization Week in Canada – a time which highlights and recognizes the importance of immunization.

Given the current measles outbreak, the SOGC would like to take this opportunity to advise everyone, especially pregnant individuals, about the significant risks associated with the virus. The measles vaccine is not recommended during pregnancy which is why it is important to get vaccinated before conceiving or during the postpartum period.

If you are pregnant, unvaccinated and exposed to measles contact your health care provider as soon as possible.

To learn more about immunizations during pregnancy, visit: https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca/your-pregnancy/routine-tests/vaccination/

18/04/2025

It's easier than you think!

You’re not asking for too much. You just want to feel prepared, calm, and ready.

Let’s make that your reality.

The right doula team will transform your birthing vision into reality.

Hint: Leanne & Rosanne are, in fact, that dream team!

"Thank you so much for your expertise. What a difference it made! I felt very confident and so much more prepared. I had a very successful VBAC! It was an amazing experience."

Ready to have an amazing birth?

Get connected now through the link in our bio!

14/04/2025

Want to stay calm in labour? Try this one simple trick:
Don’t tell anyone you’re in labour.
Not your mom. Not your group chat. Not even your nosy neighbour. 🤫

After attending hundreds of births, I can confidently say: updating friends and family while you're labouring is deeply distracting.

Here’s what happens:
You get a few cramps, feel hopeful, and fire off a “today’s the day!” text...
A few hours later, everything fizzles out.
Cue the awkward “false alarm” messages.

Or maybe it’s the real deal and you’re on your way to the hospital. Now your partner’s phone is blowing up with “Any news??” texts and he’s playing social secretary instead of supporting you.

Even with an epidural, replying to a million check-ins gets old.
It adds stress, pulls you out of your zone, and messes with your vibe.

So here’s the move:
Protect your peace. Stay quiet. Soak in the moment.
When baby arrives and you’ve had your first cuddles, then you make the big announcement. 🎉

Trust me: it’s worth the wait.

Already had a baby? Did you tell people when labour started, or keep it low-key?

03/04/2025

Thinking about a VBAC? Here's some good news: 75% of them are successful.
That’s not just “maybe you can do this” energy—that’s “the odds are in your favour” energy. 💪

With the right support, information, and birth team (hi 👋), your VBAC goals are absolutely within reach.

✨ You don’t have to do it alone
✨ You shouldn’t have to fight for it
✨ You deserve care that believes in your body and your choices

Considering a VBAC in Hamilton or the surrounding area? Let's talk about how doula support can make all the difference.

01/04/2025

Labour is hard. Choosing how to navigate it shouldn’t be.⁠
(Especially not while Googling “What even is a mucus plug?” at 2am.)⁠
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Your doula is there to help you prep for the intensity and the info overload.⁠
💥 Evidence-based answers⁠
💥 Zero judgement⁠
💥 Actual emotional support (not just “you’ve got this!” vibes)⁠
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Because you shouldn’t have to push through confusion and contractions.

24/03/2025

Pregnant and feel overwhelmed with all of the info available and don't know where to start to prepare for your birth and baby? ⁠
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That's how this client was feeling. ⁠
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She decided to register for our 3 class series: Birth School, Baby School and Sleep School. ⁠
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When you unexpectedly went into labour at 37 weeks, she was ready. ⁠
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💛 She knew what to expect from the labour process. ⁠
💛 She had coping and comfort strategies.⁠
💛 She had practiced positions to make her labour easier. ⁠
💛 She understood how to breastfeed. ⁠
💛 She knew what red flags to look for and what to do when her baby wasn't well. ⁠
💛 She had what she needed to set herself and her baby up for a smoother, happier start to parenting.⁠
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And all of those made her more confident in birth and more confident as a new mother. ⁠
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Follow the link in our bio to explore our classes and get registered to have an easier, more confident birth and a smoother, happier start to your life with your baby⁠
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05/03/2025

This is why we're passionate about tongue ties, body tension and reflux: the body is amazingly interconnected and sometimes the symptoms you observe are related to areas of the body you wouldn't expect.

This is interesting.. 🤔

From birth, your tongue is actually connected to your toes through an intricate network of connective tissue known as fascia.

If your tongue is not resting correctly in your mouth due to mouth breathing, things can get out of alignment in your mouth and the rest of your body.
Tongue posture can lead to a foot imbalance and vice versa because the tongue guides all myofascial continuity structures that run from the inner arch of the foot up through the middle of the body to the tongue and jaw muscles.

When the tongue sits on top of the palate, it seals the oral cavity and holds the throat open like a tent. These muscles support the neck, keep your posture straight, help you breathe, and maintain your posture upright.
Your tongue also acts as a rudder and support system through a fascial line, and when the tongue is down, we breathe through our mouth, and the head falls forward due to lack of support, which leads to poor posture and increased energy expenditure.

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05/03/2025

🤯 Let's get real: your friends and family and coworkers and doulas aren't birthing your baby, so their opinions on how you should birth can take a hike!⁠
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You might get some great advice, especially from your doulas, but opinions on your choices?! Pfft! ⁠
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Like, as long as you don't want to yank baby out through your nose, you're golden!⁠
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Get an epidural if you're struggling!⁠
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Leave the know-it-all voices behind because you birthed your baby! You grew a whole human inside you and then you pushed that baby out, or had someone lift your baby, like a precious artifact, from your body, and you're already falling in love with them! ⁠
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The baby, that is. We don't recommend falling in love with your OB. It'll make the follow-up visit awkward. ⁠
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04/03/2025

You're doing it! Your succeeding!⁠
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We knew you could. ⁠
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Love, your doulas⁠
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