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Navigating Anti-Fat Bias in Doula Care: How to Support All Bodies

Navigating Anti-Fat Bias in Doula Care: How to Support All Bodies

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Discover how to provide compassionate, size-inclusive care as a doula. From addressing fears of weight gain and combating anti-fat bias in healthcare to supporting clients navigating postpartum pressures, this guide offers practical tips for creating a safe, empowering space for clients of all sizes. Learn how to challenge harmful narratives and foster body-positive support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Plus, join us for our upcoming workshop on February 12th with Vinny Welsby to deepen your skills in supporting clients’ body image and advocating for fair, inclusive care.

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Caring for Yourself During the Postpartum Period

Caring for Yourself During the Postpartum Period

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Pregnancy recovery includes physical strain from slowly growing your baby, to the depletion of your resources – which is still occurring as you feed, and care for your babies’. For some, this recovery and depletion can manifest as memory disturbances, lethargy, and/or physical impacts, such as tooth/gum decay (your dental hygiene appointments are crucial during this time) – not taking care of this recovery can lead to hormonal, nutritional, and emotional disturbances that can greatly affect your day to day life.

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Everything you need to know about birth & postpartum doulas

Everything you need to know about birth & postpartum doulas

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The word doula conjures up many different images for those who have heard of them before. Maybe a hippie with long gray hair, trails of patchouli wafting behind her as she heads down the bumpy dirt road to support a neighbor’s home birth. Well, that is true in some cases! But in this modern day and age, doulas come in all shapes and sizes, with a wide range of expertise, specialties and evidence-based training.

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Support in Victoria BC

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support in Victoria BC

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Having the right support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can make all the difference in your experience of parenthood. Victoria (the one in BC, Canada that is!) is a community that recognizes the importance of holistic and personalized care for expecting and new parents.

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Top 5 Myths about Fat People & Fertility

Top 5 Myths about Fat People & Fertility

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Navigating pregnancy as a fat individual or someone curious about pregnancy should be met with understanding, support, and evidence-based care. Unfortunately, pervasive myths and misconceptions about fat fertility persist, contributing to societal stigmas and potential disparities in healthcare.

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What’s the Formula? A Practical Guide to Navigating the World of Baby Formula

What’s the Formula? A Practical Guide to Navigating the World of Baby Formula

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Welcome to the world of baby formula – a topic that might seem overwhelming at first glance. If you’re a parent-to-be or someone interested in or needing to formula feed, we’re here to break it down for you. Let’s dive into the facts about baby formula, decode things like the ‘Gold’ and ‘Gentle’ labels, and compare North American and European brands and pricing.

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