Today is a big episode! Our very first guest! I am thrilled to introduce Lauren Graff, a Sales Representative with Knowledge First Financial, who will be helping us explore the very important subject of starting an RESP for your children. Lauren explains a lot of dense information in an easy to understand manor. The two programs Lauren referred to in this episode are: Canada Learning Bond - https://knowledgefirstfinancial.ca/learn-about-resps/clb.aspx Canada Education Savings Grant - https://knowledgefirstfinancial.ca/learn-about-resps/cesg.aspx. Lauren’s contact info is Email-lauren.graff@kff ..read more

Today’s episode is a little different, we are focusing on changing the negative language that can be used when discussing the female reproductive organs during and after birth. We want to empower birth parents and make sure they are getting all the respect they deserve! @ainsleyk.rmt.doula akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

Today’s episode is all about what we can do to help brand new parents during this time. What we can do to help when you can’t be there to help. If you need to reach out to me I can be found at @ainsleyk.rmt.doula on Instagram and my email is akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

Today we go over one of the many challenges that a breastfeeding parent faces during their journey Mastitis. We discuss signs and symptoms, treatment, risk factors and prevention. As always if you want to reach out to me you can find me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or email me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

Rub-a-dub-dub get the tub it’s time for your babies first bath! I know this can feel scary and overwhelming and your news little bundle of joy can be very wiggly and squiggly but I promise you can do this and they are okay! In this episode we cover how to give your baby their sponge bath at home while you are waiting for their umbilical cord to heal / fall off. If you have questions comments or topic ideas please reach out on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or by email at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

This short episode touches on things that you can do ahead of time when you are trying to conceive. If you need to reach me you can find me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or by email at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

Very quick episode for a very quick answer! YES it is important to take your vitamins! And yes you should start taking them before you conceive if you are planning to start trying! If you have any questions or topic suggestions please message me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or email me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

In today’s episode we go over the APGAR scoring system. We look at what the APGAR test is, how it’s done and what it means long term for your baby. If you have any questions or topic suggestions I can be found on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or by email at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com ..read more

Today’s episode is a continuation of last weeks list I wish I had Known list only this time we focused on the postpartum period. If you need to contact me the best ways are akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com or on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula ..read more

If you have anything else that you thought was a great item to have with you in labour please message me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com or on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula ..read more