You're Pregnant! What's Next?

Finding out you're pregnant can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. What should you do first? When will you see your doctor or midwife? These questions, and more, are answered in our latest webisode.

Top 5 Books for Parents-to-Be

Congratulations on your pregnancy!  Now, what should you read?  Here are my Top 5 Books for Parents-to-Be!  From pregnancy  and birth to breastfeeding and baby care, plus the support your partner needs, each book is the best of the best!

How to Afford a Doula

Are you considering hiring a doula for your birth; but, concerned about how to afford one?  Our latest webisode gives you a wealth of ideas and insights.

Doula FAQ - Part 2 & Lethbridge Area Resources

It's Friday and that means we've released another video in our vlog series!  This week's topic continues our look at the most frequently asked questions about doulas.  We hope you find the information helpful and we look forward to answering more of your questions in future webisodes!  



In today's blog we're also including a resource list for expectant parents in Lethbridge and the surrounding area.  If you know of any additions we can make to the list, please email us at wombtocradle at gmail dot com!  

Lethbridge & Area - Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding

 & Parenting Resources

CURRENTLY UPDATING...

Baby Care
 Baby Carrier Safety

• Babywearing Safety/Babywearing International 
• http://babywearinginternational.org/articles.php?article=2
• Proper Positioning 
• http://www.thebabywearer.com/articles/HowTo/Positioning.pdf

Birth/Pregnancy
Lethbridge & Area

• Birth Partnership Midwives (Cardston) - Serving Lethbridge, Cardston & area 
• http://www.birthpartnershipmidwives.com/about/cardston.html

• Chinook Regional Hospital (403) 388-6111
• 960 - 19 Street South, Labour & Delivery 3rd Floor
• CHR NICU 
• http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/facilities.asp?pid=saf&rid=1000347
• CHR Post Partum 
• http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/facilities.asp?pid=saf&rid=1000182
• Maternity Associates Clinic (403) 942-0555
• 1510 9 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1V8
• Other referrals available upon request.

Cardston

• Cardston Health Centre
•  http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/facilities.asp?pid=facility&rid=3308

Raymond

• Raymond Health Centre 
• http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/facilities.asp?pid=facility&rid=3306

Taber

• Taber Health Centre 
• http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/facilities.asp?pid=facility&rid=3307

Breastfeeding

• La Leche League Canada 
• http://www.lllc.ca/
• La Leche League Lethbridge Chapter 
• https://www.facebook.com/LLLCLethbridge

Fitness

• Prenatal Yoga (403)634-8532
• 517 4th Ave S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N6

General Health

• Alberta Health Link 1-866-408-LINK

Parenting

• Family Centre 
• http://www.famcentre.ca/

Pregnancy/Postpartum Mental Health

• Birth/Postpartum Psychologist (Calgary), Gemma Stone 
• http://birthingfromlove.com/

Prenatal Classes

• Lethbridge Community Health: Getting Ready for Baby
• (403) 386-6666, 801 1st Ave S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 4L5
• Chinook Regional Hospital Childbirth Education Program
• Sharon Prusky: (403) 382-6111 or (403) 382-6224
• Birthing From Within - Lethbridge 
• Ellie Colver: (403) 360-7878 

Postpartum Support

• Postpartum Support International 
• http://www.postpartum.net/

Special Needs
Please help us fill this resource area! 

From Womb to Cradle Doula Services, Inc. 

(403) 942-6276 or (403) 359-1102 

Lethbridge, AB

My Journey to HBA3C - Part 2.5

The reader responses to my friend Melissa's first two posts, My Journey to Home Birth After 3 Cesareans - Part 1 and My Journey to HBA3C - Part 2, were phenomenal.  She is still working on writing out Part 3, the birth of her fourth child; however, she has made a beautiful video sharing some of her amazing story.

Enjoy... and make sure you have plenty of Kleenex handy!

Love,
Michelle

Frequently Asked Questions About Doulas - Part 1

As doulas, we are often asked certain questions over and over again.  In our latest YouTube webisode, I've covered the following:

What is a doula?
Are you the same as a midwife?
Can I have a doula if I would like pain relief, a cesarean, etc.?
Why should I consider a doula?


I'd like to answer more of your questions and hear your input!  Please comment below or email me at wombtocradle at gmail dot com!

Meet the Doula - Our First "Vlog!"

© From Womb to Cradle Doula Services, Inc. and Michelle Maisonville, CLD(CBI) 2008 - 2013