Learn how to navigate common lactation challenges like perceived low milk supply, milk delay myths, and missed hunger cues. Get practical tips and expert advice to support your nursing journey.
As a parent and caregiver myself, I know what the most valuable gift is for a new family. Spoiler alert: it’s not the tiny little onesies, classic books or soothing stuffies. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those too, but the most valuable gift I received when I was pregnant and postpartum, was the gift of support.
In The Club Nobody Wants to Be a Part Of, new
dad James Matthews opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of miscarriage, early loss, and the unexpected joys and anxieties that followed. This heartfelt story reminds us of the importance of community and support through life’s toughest moments. Content warning: discussions of miscarriage and early loss.
Prepping, stocking and choosing what to buy or borrow can feel daunting, expensive, exciting and quickly overwhelming—we are here to demystify what is necessary, helpful and how to gather it all. There is so much newborn and parenting gear out in the world,
and it tends to only get used for months, or even weeks at a time—leaving the hand-me-downs of the parenting world bountiful. Facebook marketplace, buy-nothing groups, parent groups, and local used forums are great places to begin.
Parenthood is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences in life! In our culture there is a lot of emphasis placed on pregnancy, especially for the first born. It can be an exciting, scary and an awe-inspiring time in one’s life. The pure magic of growing a baby and bringing it into this world should take thought and inquiry.
Bone broths are rich in essential nutrients, including amino acids, minerals and protein (hello, collagen!). These nutrients play a vital role in preparing and supporting your body pre, during and post-birth. Key benefits of including bone broth in your routine include:
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.
Your community of care is a group of people in your life, who may be biological or chosen family members, friends new and old, or your neighbours. A community of care enhances mental health and wellbeing by implementing community-level preventive measures.
Healing from birth looks different for every parent, but there are common experiences many share in the postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester.
Balancing the complex needs, desires, and emotions of the full spectrum of reproductive health can quickly turn the days into weeks and months. The feeling of overwhelm, burnout, and loss runs deep and the isolating nature of early parenthood or infertility can compound things further.
We work and live on the unceded and occupied territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. Since time immemorial, the original peoples of these lands have cared for their families and communities. We are committed to honouring their teachings, legacy and their sovereignty.
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