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Supportive and Non-Judgmental Care

One of the most important aspects of my care is providing non-judgmental breastfeeding care and support. Infant feeding practices have...

World Breastfeeding Week

August 1st to 7th is World Breastfeeding Week. This years theme is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. The WHO and UNICEF are...

Lactation Aids and SNS devices

In the past and recently in last few weeks, I have supported some mothers with their use of lactation aids or supplemental nursing...

COVID-19 International Breastfeeding Recommendations

Virtual consults are going well. A client asked me recently what the guidelines say regarding breastfeeding if you contract COVID-19....

#weneedmidwives

With a population of 1.13 million Saskatchewan only has 16 funded midwifery positions only 4 of which are rural. From speaking to...

#weneedmidwifery

All has been quiet from me recently as I take the steps to have my midwifery education and experience recognized in Canada so that I can...

The Milk Film

I just watched the documentary film Milk by Noemi Weis. Although the documentary is not very well focused, it's messages are powerful....

Introducing Allergenic Foods

There is a large amount of conflicting information on when we should expose allergenic foods to our infants. The most recent evidence...

Down Syndrome Awareness Week

Nov 1-7th is Canadian Down Syndrome Week. Go to the Canadian Down Syndrome website for information and resources. Their annual...

Breastfeeding and Breast Size

A few words on breastfeeding and breast size: Breasts come in all different shapes and sizes and everyone has the capability to produce...

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