Bringing new life into the world is powerful, raw, and overwhelming. While you may be planning...
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Postpartum
Breast/Chestfeeding Challenges: Common Feeding Issues, Causes & When to Get Support
In the quiet of a 2 a.m. feed, you’re watching your baby’s tiny jaw work, their fingers curled...
Creating a Community of Care for Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond
Creating a community of care around you is one of the most important—and radical—things you can do...
Your Guide to Newborn Care: Feeding, Diapering, Bathing & More
Caring for a newborn can feel like stepping into a whole new world—especially if you haven’t spent...
Lactation Support 101: What to Expect, How to Care for Yourself, and When to Ask for Help
Feeding your baby in the early weeks—especially if you’re nursing—can be one of the most...
Pumping 101: Your Guide to a More Comfortable, Supported Journey
Whether you’re heading back to work, sharing feeds with your partner, or just want a little more...
What’s Normal for Newborns? A Guide to Baby Behaviour, Feeding, Sleep, and Diapers
Newborns are full of surprises—and what’s normal can look wildly different from one baby to the...
Your Calgary Doula & Pregnancy Services Guide: 20+ Resources for Expecting Families
Whether you’re pregnant, planning, or postpartum, this Brood-approved Calgary resource guide highlights the best local midwives, doulas, wellness providers, and inclusive care teams to support your journey.
How to prepare your children for a new baby’s arrival
The birth of a new baby is an exciting event for the whole family. However, for the child who has enjoyed being center stage and the focus of your attention all their life, the arrival of a new baby can be very unsettling—and understandably so.
From Chaos to Calm: One Mother’s Journey Through Postpartum, a Pandemic, and Personal Growth
From postpartum struggles to personal healing, Katrina Donham shares her raw and honest motherhood journey—navigating the challenges of early parenthood, a pandemic, and finding her way back to herself. If you’re in the thick of it, this story is a reminder that every season changes.
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