Taya Griffin, Lactation ConsultantTaya is a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in the Toronto area. She is passionate about prenatal breastfeeding education and sees mothers at home, the hospital and…
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As a doula, recovering from birth is one of my very favourite topics. We all know how much goes into caring for a newborn, but I’d love it if we…
By this point, you’ve probably heard the warnings about how often a baby wakes up (that is, if you’re not already living it first-hand). Your experienced family and friends know…
A round-up of Toronto classes for new moms that want to get out and get active while having fun with their littles. We’d love to provide something similar for everyone…
Most of us have heard more about probiotics in the last couple of years than ever before. Ditto for our microbiome. And there’s a good reason for that. It’s increasingly…
Stretch marks tend to develop from periods of rapid growth or weight gain—everything from growth spurts in adolescence, to pregnancy, to everything in between can cause them. They’re basically scars…
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Starting a family is an exciting decision, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming and even scary at first. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, there are some basic things…
If you’re a breastfeeding mother, you may have heard Lactation Consultants or natural health practitioners mention, “galactogouges.” It’s a mouthful based on the Greek word for milk (gala or galaktos),…
Whether you’re in your first trimester or about ready to deliver, making sure you have safe, natural solutions to common pregnancy concerns can be a life saver. Many women are…
Do you ever wonder why you can walk past the laundry detergent aisle and still smell that “fresh tropical rain” five rows over? Just what is that persistent scent? You’ve…
For those who experience it, hair loss is an extremely emotional condition. You may feel worried or confused, but know that you are not alone. Male-pattern hair loss is relatively…
Dr. Laura Belus, Naturopathic DoctorDr. Laura Belus is a Naturopathic Doctor that focuses on detoxification and hormone balance for weight loss, stress management, and greater energy. She believes in making…
As I wind down into the last few weeks of my pregnancy, I’ve found myself looking back to the very beginning and trying to remember what life was like before…
