By Mercedes Ruiz Mental health affects all aspects of our lives. That is why it is incredibly important to ensure that we are devoting time to take care of our mental health, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. When mothers’ mental health needs are not met, its impact on our physical health can influence pregnancy, birth, […]

Let’s start by telling everyone about who you are and your business. “I grew up in Aurora, Ontario and after graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College with my Doctor of Chiropractic degree, I moved to Halifax with my partner, a Nova Scotian and chiropractor! We made the easy decision to call Halifax home and […]

Being in the Annapolis Valley, we don’t have as many resources for new or expecting mothers as Halifax does. What we do have are the amazing ladies who run Valley Doulas. Dawn and Laura are both moms, doulas and educators. They have worked within the community for over 10 years and they feel privileged to […]

If you haven’t heard, I run a Facebook group called Motherhood in the Annapolis Valley & Beyond. It’as a judgement-free zone where we offer support, share resources and I host live videos with a variety of professionals. Well, I recently asked in the group who was the best OBGYN in the area and these are […]

Amy MacAulay is a mom of two and has been supporting clients through sleep deprivation, feeding challenges, postpartum recovery, multiple and the navigation of new parenthood since 2008. She has been organizing a breastfeeding support group for seven years and a birth doula for nine years. Amy is primarily now an infant massage facilitator and […]

LET’S START BY TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT WHO YOU ARE AND YOUR BUSINESS. Rachel: “My name is Rachel Hilts, I’m a registered dietitian based in Halifax, and I started my nutrition counselling business in July 2020 after the practice that I had been working at previously closed due to the pandemic. This turned into a blessing […]

Let’s start simply, what is a doula? A doula is someone who is hired to provide support and guidance to a pregnant person typically during labour and sometimes back at home postpartum. The services can differ depending on the doula and what they decide to offer. Why should you hire a doula? Let me tell […]

LET’S START BY TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT WHO YOU ARE, YOUR BUSINESS AND WHY YOU DECIDED TO BECOME A PHYSIOTHERAPIST. Brittany: “My name is Brittany Klingmann. I am an Orthopedic and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who works at Young Kempt Physiotherapy in Halifax. I have always been so fascinated with the human body. That was what initially […]

LET’S START BY TELLING EVERYONE ABOUT WHO YOU ARE AND YOUR BUSINESS. Monique: “I am Monique Legere, owner/operator of Thrive Doula Services.  I offer Doula support and Prenatal Education.  I have been a Doula for almost four years.  My passion for supporting families was sparked after my own difficult birth and recovery.  I felt traumatized […]

TELL ME ABOUT WHO YOU ARE AND WHY YOU DECIDED TO BECOME A DOULA. Naomi: “My name is Naomi Sullivan. I have been happily married to my best friend, my wonderful husband of 11 years as of Jan. 16th with 4 amazing children. I have been an active doula for almost 4 years and run […]