Postnatal Wellness

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…

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…

Many new parents rely on clocks or apps to decide when to feed their newborn. However, babies rarely follow strict schedules. Your baby might be hungry two hours after their last feed, or even just 30 minutes later. Getting to know your baby’s unique cues in the early weeks helps build confidence and makes feeding…