I think with all of our planning for baby and birth, we often forget to plan for the postpartum period, which actually lasts quite a lot...

Do Oreos Really Boost Milk Supply? You’ve probably heard it somewhere—maybe from a friend, your mom, or a TikTok: “I ate Oreos, and it really boosted my supply!”  And when you're tired, worried about your milk supply , and just want a quick solution, a cookie sounds pretty darn good. But do Oreos really help with milk supply? The Oreo Myth: Where Did It Come From? Oreos aren’t a proven galactagogue (a food or substance that increases milk production). But there are a few theo

Okay, let me first say that moms are AMAZING! I regularly see them twisting their bodies into pretzels and wincing through pain while...

"How do I know that breastfeeding is going well?" It's a question I hear often. The breastfeeding journey is not always as...

Breastfeeding and lactation are physiologically normal, yet they can be complex in practice — influenced by anatomy, infant behaviours, feeding patterns, physical recovery, emotional well-being, and lifestyle factors. Having access to someone trained specifically in this field — like an IBCLC — can help demystify challenges and equip parents with evidence-based guidance and confidence.

Your First Holiday Season With Baby: How to Keep Joy, Set Boundaries, and Find Balance The holiday season can be magical — and exhausting — especially when it’s your first with a newborn. Between well-meaning visitors, family traditions, and the pressure to make everything “perfect,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, tired, or stretched too thin. If you’re based in Ottawa, Gatineau, or the surrounding Outaouais region, you’re not alone. Many new parents I work with share the sam

A postpartum doula nurtures and empowers new parents, bolstering confidence and providing practical help with household tasks and baby care.