by Mika Rock | Oct 29, 2018 | Postpartum
Giving birth is transformative As a birth doula and postpartum doula at Rock the Cradle, I get to meet families that are going through a huge life event: BIRTH. Yes, birth is transformative on so many levels to all involved: mother, baby, partner, and the community...
by Sylvia Otvos | Oct 28, 2018 | About Us
GOOD MORNING! Are you a fan of brunch? We love the easiness and yumminess of brunches, of sitting down for a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday with family and friends, sipping mimosas, and chatting about everything from motherhood, work, kids, trips, to school and the...
by Sylvia Otvos | Mar 9, 2017 | Childbirth
Evidence-based birth is so important ‘Should I hire a doula?’ I saw this question posted on a popular online mommy group a few weeks ago. A long and divided string of responses followed and a heated debate followed. We often hear about disputes when discussing...
by Sylvia Otvos | Feb 23, 2017 | Childbirth
Do you watch birth on TV and in the movies? I am seeing a lot of birth on TV these days, in shows such as ‘Jane the Virgin’, ‘Offspring’, Grey’s Anatomy and The Mindy Project. And of course there are classic birth scenes that come to mind like Rachel’s in...
by Sylvia Otvos | Jan 19, 2017 | Postpartum, Pregnancy
Shake That Body! I know there are lots of excuses not to exercise when we’re pregnant. My favourites were: I’m too tired, my legs are swollen, my belly gets in the way, I have reflux, I have to pee every 15 minutes, I’m already sweating enough as it...
