Hospital vs Home Birth in Canada: What’s Covered, What’s Safe, and What’s Not

In Canada, you can choose to give birth in the hospital or in your home. In this blog, you’ll learn about what each selection entails.

Midwife vs Doula in Canada: What’s the Difference & How They Can Work Together

Throughout history, midwives and doulas have been supporting women throughout their pregnancy, labour, and postpartum journeys. In this blog, you’ll learn about the pivotal role of each of these providers.

Reproductive Justice in Canada: Why Race, Class & Gender Still Matter

Studies found that people in Canada express the most pride in their health care system. In addition, Canada is often perceived as a country that’s progressive, inclusive, and committed to social justice; however, the lived experiences of some Canadians paints a different picture. In this blog, I will identify some of the factors that account for the difference in perception versus reality.

Medical Leaves & EI Benefits: What Canadian Employers Must Offer for Reproductive Health

In Canada, there are certain leaves and benefits regarding reproductive health available to employees. This blog will share information about what those leave and benefits are; starting with exploring what reproductive health is.

Taking Time Off Work for Endometriosis or Fibroids in Canada: Your Rights & How to Advocate

Many Canadian women and gender diverse individuals suffer the adverse effects of endometriosis and fibroids. Yet many have responsibilities – children, social lives, work, etc. that still requires them to show up. This blog will present you with information pertaining to your rights and how to advocate for time off in the workplace.

Egg Freezing in Canada: Costs, Process, and Social Support for Delayed Motherhood

Over the years, more and more families have chosen to freeze their eggs as a part of their family planning. If you’re curious about what egg freezing entails, then continue reading because in this blog, I will be going over what you can expect if you choose to embark on this journey.

How to Say No to a C-Section Legally in Canada: Understanding Your Rights & Options

When it comes to delivering your baby, you can either deliver vaginally or via C-section (more formally known as a Caesarean section). As someone who has given birth twice, I am a HUGE advocate in knowing your rights, options, the risks and benefits in order to make an informed decision and the best one for both you and your baby. If you’re pregnant and your health care provider has suggested or has told you that you will need to have a C-Section, but this isn’t what you want to do, here’s what you need to know.

8 Ways that Black Moms Can Practice Yoga: Part II

In the previous blog, we went over the first of the 8 limbs as well as a part of the second limb. We will continue with the rest of the Niyamas.

8 Ways that Black Moms Can Practice Yoga: Part I

Have you ever wanted to try yoga, but feel intimidated by everything you see online? Worry not because most of what you see is focused on one aspect of yoga; which is the asana (physical posture) practice. There is so much more to yoga than the physical poses that are often seen. With the International Day of Yoga around the corner, happening on June 21st this year, I thought I would take this opportunity to break down yoga in a way that makes it accessible to the everyday mama. In this blog, you will explore the various ways you can start practicing yoga and incorporate it into your daily life. So be present with an open heart and mind as I share some yoga philosophy with you.

Black Motherhood and Mental Health

With Mother’s Day fast approaching and May 5th to 11th being Mental Health Week, I thought I would take this opportunity to touch upon motherhood and mental health.

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Hospital vs Home Birth in Canada: What’s Covered, What’s Safe, and What’s Not

Hospital vs Home Birth in Canada: What’s Covered, What’s Safe, and What’s Not

Midwife vs Doula in Canada: What’s the Difference & How They Can Work Together

Reproductive Justice in Canada: Why Race, Class & Gender Still Matter

Medical Leaves & EI Benefits: What Canadian Employers Must Offer for Reproductive Health

Taking Time Off Work for Endometriosis or Fibroids in Canada: Your Rights & How to Advocate

Egg Freezing in Canada: Costs, Process, and Social Support for Delayed Motherhood

How to Say No to a C-Section Legally in Canada: Understanding Your Rights & Options

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