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DOULAS- TAKING A CLOSER LOOK
We always get asked what a Doula is and why should I get one? The short answer is always the same no matter where you look: We are a support person in your pregnancy, birth and post-partum journey who provides informational, emotional and physical support. In reality, a Doula is a professionally trained, non-medical birth
WELCOME TO THE TEAM! MEET OUR NEWEST DOULA ALII HESTERMAN
We are thrilled to welcome Certifed Labour Doula, Alii Hesterman to our Family First team! Alii brings with her a shared passion for improving women’s health and feels strongly that we can make a significant impact when we work to improve birth outcomes for women and families here in the queen city. Alli is a
JOIN US FOR BELL LET’S TALK DAY
Bell Let’s Talk Day is one of the biggest days of the year to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma that surrounds mental health issues across this country. The Bell Let’s Talk campaign also raises much needed funding for programming all across Canada. Last year’s event totalled over 6.9 million dollars! This year will be
NEWEST DOULA ALII HESTERMAN
Improving maternal mental health is our top priority! With 1 in 5 new mothers suffering from a postpartum mood disorder (PMAD) like postpartum depression and anxiety, we feel strongly that finding effective treatment should be easily accessible for new mothers who are struggling. Postpartum mood disorders are the most common complication of childbirth