Packing for birth? Our Brood doulas have created the ultimate hospital bag checklist—plus what to bring for home and birth center births. Get practical tips and calming doula wisdom.
From breathwork to TENS machines, explore practical labor coping tools that doulas swear by. This real-talk guide walks you through emotional, physical, and medical support options for birth.
Pregnancy and postpartum bring major changes to your body—including your oral health! From pregnancy gingivitis to postpartum stress-related cavities, understanding how to care for your teeth during this time is crucial. Dr. Laura Schmidt, a dentist and mom, shares expert tips for maintaining dental health while caring for a newborn.
Curious about the cost of a doula in Canada or the US? Brood breaks it down with insights into birth and postpartum services, volunteer options, and why our certified doulas provide unmatched care. Learn more today!
Herbal tea is a centuries-old tool for supporting pregnancy and childbirth preparation. Discover Traditional Medicinals’ top teas to prepare your womb, promote lactation, and bring balance and calm to your journey.
Navigating pregnancy on a vegetarian diet? Discover nutrient-dense recipes recommended by doctors and doulas to ensure you meet your protein, calcium, iron, and omega-3 needs. From smoothies to stews, these plant-based recipes make nourishing your pregnancy simple and delicious. Expert tips and meal ideas to keep you and your baby thriving!
Pregnancy and postpartum bring unique challenges to balancing your career and personal life. This guide offers practical tips, financial planning strategies, and reflection questions to help you navigate parental leave, tax preparation, and returning to work with confidence. Find out how to create a sustainable plan for your career during this transformative time.
Pregnancy is often described as a “magical journey”, but the reality is that this journey comes with its fair share of strange and unexpected aches and pains. Some are strange and fleeting, and some can be really uncomfortable! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is this normal?”—chances are, it is! Here’s a guide to some of the weird (but common) pregnancy pains and what they actually mean.
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.
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.
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