This is more than a profession, it’s a calling. If you’re a doula or midwife, you’ve experienced it all: touching moments as someone welcomes their baby into the world; heartbreak; confusion; the vulnerability of somebody going into labour.  For most, this work is more than a profession, it’s a calling. From the lead-up to the […]

Society is stronger when parents are cared for.

If you have ADHD, you might struggle with these things in motherhood…

Do these mixed emotions mean anything?

From solo practice to national collective, Jane App was the backbone that supported our rapid growth.

Well-meaning words can often do more harm than good.

A good therapist won’t be concerned if you ask questions and voice concerns!

This is likely an emotionally delicate time in a new/expecting parent’s life.

Things are not ok. Here’s how you can help yourself.

How to deal with pregnancy jealousy…

We need to be there to support the low moments as well.

If a loved one has recently experienced a miscarriage, here are some ways that you can ease their pain.

Unmet expectations can be so difficult to process especially when it’s about something as significant as the birth of your child.

Think of it as a personalized guide detailing everything from where, how and with which support you’ll have in the room.

Addressing sex postpartum beyond the six-week clearance.

Navigating the challenges of postpartum sex can be overwhelming, but many others feel this way too

Navigating the stark contrast between the idealized vision of fatherhood and the complex, messy reality can be disheartening.

Moments of connection don’t have to be glamorous to be meaningful.

One of the frustrating realities of becoming parents is that all of a sudden your relationship faces pressures that you haven’t had to deal with in the past.

Identify harmful patterns in all your close relationships… including your partnership.

Call it creating a more solid foundation… or call it damage control.

A strong family foundation begins with the wellness of its individual members.

Are fathers, adoptive parents, and non-birthing partners being left out of the parental mental health discussion?

Conversations you should be having.

In becoming aware of the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, you’ll become better able to improve your mental health.

Yes, postpartum anxiety is real… and even quite common. Here’s what to look out for.

Are the baby blues a real thing? Yes, and here’s what to look out for.

If you feel intense anger, you’re not a bad mom or a mean person, but you likely need some more support.

Scary thoughts, irrational fears, worried “what if,” thinking, or imagining disturbing scenarios that play out in your mind are one of the lesser talked about downsides of motherhood.

Nighttime anxiety is basically the evening version of the “Sunday Scaries.” Even though you logically know that what awaits (in this case, the night hours) doesn’t bring any major threat, you just can’t shake that feeling of dread.