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, […]

Being both a mom and photographer, I’m all about preserving memories. One of my favourite things to do growing up was to dig out the old dusty photo albums from the basement and go through them. I remember the feeling of being there and truly getting to know what my grandparents were like when they […]

1. Feed your newborn right before the session Try to time it so that you are feeding your baby just before I arrive. This will (hopefully) keep your baby happy longer during their newborn session. Although, we let baby lead the way and it’s nice to have some photos of you feeding them whether that’s […]

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, 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 […]

TELL ME ABOUT WHO YOU ARE AND WHY YOU DECIDED TO BECOME A DOULA. Shandelle: “Growing up, I was always fascinated by pregnancy and babies. I wanted to be a midwife, but growing up in Newfoundland, that wasn’t an easy process. After having my 3rd child, I needed a change. My heart was not full. […]

LET’S START BY TELLING EVERYONE WHO YOU ARE AND WHY YOU DECIDED TO BECOME A DOULA. “That’s a loaded question lol! Let’s go back to 2009 – I had been living in Halifax for about 3 years (originally I’m from Saint John, NB) and I was volunteering with the Halifax Sexual Health Centre. I loved […]