Namaste Doula Services

08/31/2024

There were 7,525 apparent opioid toxicity deaths in Canada in 2022, representing a rate of 19.3 deaths per 100,000 population. This rate increased from January-June 2023 to a rate of 21.2 per 100,000 population.

A majority of deaths occurred in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario; high rates were also observed within other regions.

In 2022, fentanyl was responsible for 81 per cent of opioid-overdose deaths in Canada. Of the accidental stimulant toxicity deaths during the year, 62 percent involved co***ne, while 55 percent involved methamphetamines.

04/30/2024

This human experience encompasses the entirety of an individual's interactions emotions, perceptions and thoughts throughout a lifetime. It's the subjective lens through which we perceive and interpret the world around us. Often, we seemingly forget to allow ourselves space for grace.
We are here to support you on your pregnancy birth and postpartum parenting journey.

04/28/2024

Postpartum anxiety causes excessive worry, tenseness, guilt even panic attacks in new parents. It can also affect sleep, relationships as well as parent-child bonding.
Postpartum anxiety often occurs with postpartum depression. Symptoms can present at any time in the first year after giving birth.

04/26/2024

* Hire a Doula to care for you and nurture you while you heal from your birth.
* Tell your partner how you feel, let them take care of the baby
* Get as much sleep as you can
* Accept help from family and friends
* Eat healthy nourishing foods
* connect with new moms through support groups
* Create time to take care of yourself get outside for a walk, take a bath, and move your body it helps to move emotions through your body so they don't get stuck.

04/24/2024

* Depressed mood or severe mood swings
* Exessive crying
* Difficulty bonding with your baby
* Withdrawing from family and friends
* Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual
* Inability to sleep, called insomnia or sleeping too much
* Overwhelming tiredness or loss of energy
We are here to help you before and after your birth. Doulas provide supportive information about breastfeeding, newborn care and self-care, as well as assisting in the emotional processing of birth and navigating the transition to parenthood.

04/22/2024

Please let me know how you're celebrating earth day with your family.

04/21/2024

This phase of transition and growth can feel scary and overwhelming because it is unfamiliar, not because you are incapable. Feeling nervous and uncertain is a part of the process. Give yourself grace as you grow. We are here to help gently guide you on your journey.

04/19/2024

The 5-5-5 rule for postpartum recovery consists of 5 days in bed, 5 days on the bed and 5 days around the bed. This recovery plan may look different for your family, find what works for you.

04/17/2024

Concentrating on your breathing can help distract you from pain, relax both your muscles and your mind and keep your oxygen supply up. In early labour, try belly breathing. As you inhale, expand your belly outward: as you exhale, relax your belly downward.

04/15/2024

Doulas help parents to navigate the journey of parenthood. Doulas provide invaluable support, not just during labour and delivery, but also throughout the entire process of becoming a parent. They offer guidance, encouragement, and a comforting presence that can make all the difference during this transformative time in a person's life. By empowering parents to tap into their intuition and resilience, doulas help foster a sense of confidence and empowerment that can have a lasting impact on their parenting journey. Remember, the journey to parenthood is a profound and beautiful one, and having the support of a doula can make it even more enriching and meaningful.

04/13/2024

04/11/2024

A significant part of feeling safe in our body comes from sensing whether or not we have access to choice and informed consent.