by Ashley Jardine | Nov 28, 2022 | Birth, Doula, Health Care, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy
When what we say really does matter. What is it about a pregnant person that elicits such free social commentary from strangers? “Are you sure it’s not twins?” the owner of my local bakery (who was also pregnant) asked me as she handed over a medley of pastries. I... 
by Brood | Nov 17, 2022 | Birth, Doula, Postpartum, Pregnancy
Written by Gavin Somers (they/them) Amedeo Hope was born on September 14th, 2021, at 3:37am. Having conceived in December of 2020 after making a choice to become a solo parent, my pregnancy was as idyllic as possibly could have been (with the exception of that pesky... 
by Brood | Nov 15, 2022 | Birth, Doula, Our Brood, Postpartum, Pregnancy
We are excited to announce that we have expanded our Brood doula postpartum and birth services to Victoria, BC and the surrounding areas. This is the land of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. We have an amazing team of... 
by Brood | Nov 14, 2022 | Baby Care, Birth
Oh the holidays. Wrought with everyone’s mixed and varied expectations, constant safety negotiations and delayed flights (thanks covid!) and finding the perfect gift for everyone from “friends” at work, to your father-in-law, to kids and friends. And what about the... 
by Gill Damborg | Nov 14, 2022 | Baby Care, Birth, Doula, Featured, Feeding (Breastfeeding, Nursing), Postpartum, Pregnancy, Sleep
UPDATE TO THIS ARTICLE: January 27, 2023We now have an easy way for you to crowdfund, or as we call it Community Gifting, to raise and gather funds towards your Brood doula care. Check out our latest article on community gifting with Brood and Patchwork, here. As a...
