Postnatal Wellness
Nipple Pain and Breastfeeding
Nipple pain during breastfeeding is a common reason for parents to seek lactation support, reduce how often they breastfeed, or, in more difficult cases, stop breastfeeding altogether. It is important for breastfeeding parents to know that nipple pain or damage is not a normal part of breastfeeding. You do not need to “toughen up” your…
Read MoreKeeping Your Newborn Safe in the Summer Heat
As summer approaches, heat and humidity are already beginning to rise across Southern Ontario. For families with newborns, the summer months can offer valuable opportunities for outdoor activity, fresh air, and emotional well-being. However, periods of extreme heat can also create additional concerns for infants. Babies and young children, along with older adults, are more…
Read MoreHerbal support in the post partum period
The postpartum period deserves as much support as possible. Alongside practical help from the people around you, additional supportive measures can aid recovery after pregnancy and birth while also supporting your breastfeeding journey. Herbal medicine in the postpartum period One naturopathic approach I often use is botanical, or herbal, medicine, which draws on the medicinal…
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