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Article in the Comox Valley Record
Check out this wonderful article about the 2010 Bellies Birth and Babies Fair in our local paper. ...
Bellies Birth and Babies Fair 2010
The Bellies, Birth and Babies (Fair) much BIGGER this year! The Comox Valley Doulas are hosting their second annual Bellies, Birth and Babies Fair this May 29th at the Florence Filberg Center in Courtenay. From 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, this year’s fair will feature over 30 island based vendors a...
A Peek into the Role of a Doula
Steph Janzen a member of The Comox Valley Doulas has written a wonderful article for Our Big Earth Check it out "A Peek Into the Role Of a Doula" Come out and meet Steph and the rest of the Comox Valley Doulas at th...
Newborn and Breastfeeding classes
Newborn Care Class Roots Doula Care presents an in depth class on understanding your newborn, helping parents adjust and explore their own parenting styles. It is suggested that parents take the class prenatally and are encouraged to attend with their partner or chosen support person. Topic...
Up Coming doula Training Sessions for 2010
Doula Training instructor Linda Baril is offering several Classes in the coming new year. They are as follows: #1 Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas Saturday, April 17th, 2010 Birth Doula Workshop Friday evening, April 23 Sat/Sun, April 24/25 Location: Comox Valley Midwives Cli...
C-section Not best for Breech
In new guidelines release November 21 by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada physicians should not automatically turn to C-section to deliver breech babies. Check out the full story here.
The Vancouver Sun has done a three part series talking about Canada's C-section rate, check out what they have to say in part two
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When I read this it made me think of how many times someone has said to me "oh you must be so grateful".
I loved how the author is able to explain herself so clearly and honestly I think more of us should try to be honest ...
This is a wonderful Film By film maker Debby Takikawa. On the extremely high instances of infant mortality In the United States. It is also very clear on what some of the solutions are as well as prevention. Fantastic! and very insightful. They even mention th...
Very important topic these day I am glad to see The Sun taking note, and the general public being informed about this crucial issue. Experts worried over Canadian C-section rates...
Check out whats going on for World Breastfeeding Week August 1 - 7 2009 If you are interested in talking with one of our Doulas about breastfeeding support options, you can cont...
This would be a great topic to discuss with your Doula, and to write into your birth plan. For example who is going to cut the cord? When would you prefer it is
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The Comox Valley Doulas will be hosting a free Bellies, Births and Babies Fair later this month, the first of its kind on the Island.
“May is Mother Month, and it seems the families of our Valley are taking on the theme with flare this year,” the Comox Valley Doulas noted in a press relea...
Vancouver Sun article part 2 and 3
You Should be grateful article
Infant Mortality Film
Vancouver Sun Article - Experts worried about C-section rates
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Provides Complimentary Online Access to Breastfeeding Medicine in August
World Breastfeeding Week
Interesting Article About Cord Clamping
Bellies, Births, and Babies Fair