The insider’s guide to birth
The internet is full of information, blogs and opinions. What’s one more?
I like to focus on facts, real-life questions and issues that other people might shy away from. Mostly, I want you to laugh, relate, and feel seen as you figure this whole motherhood thing out.
Back when I first started working as a doula, known to all as “Megan the Doula”, in early 2011, I began to write blogs about topics that affected me, and my clients. Giving birth in Montreal is a unique experience, and finding out how to navigate a healthy pregnancy and how to have the best birth is something most people want to know!
How to give birth without an epidural
Giving birth without an epidural isn't something that only Wonder Woman or some "hippie" who gives birth at home would do. (Hi, that's me you're probably talking about.) If you want to give birth without an epidural you're going to have to come up with A Plan. I...
What is virtual doula support?
When the entire premise of doula work means supporting someone with physical presence, encouragement, hands-on guidance and connection you’re probably wondering what virtual doula support even means. In a world where suddenly everything went virtual yes, we had to...
The first week home with a new baby
The first week home with a baby is not an indicator of how great a parent you are going to be. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions. You’re completely hormonal, your body is recovering from a physically difficult feat (uhh, you just delivered a baby, did you already...
How to find a night nanny in Montreal
Finding a night nanny in Montreal should be easy! First off, let’s clarify some terms that get thrown around when we’re discussing support at night for your baby. Night Nurse: A night nurse should be a nurse. Often they’re not and this is an outdated term to describe...
My Breast Pump is Talking to Me!
“Uh oh” “Uh oh” It was early days and I was a new mom and I was verrrry tired. So, it didn’t seem unusual to me that my breast pump was talking to me. The whooshing sound of the motor as it sucked the breastmilk out of my breasts over and over became the soundtrack...
Hair loss after pregnancy
Hair loss after pregnancy is COMMON and NORMAL. That probably doesn’t do much to relieve the frustration you have about it, but I hope it helps you to feel less alone. Many women experience hair loss after giving birth. It’s totally related to hormones (what else is...
