You might be surprised that these things can actually be quite common during pregnancy. They may not have been points to ponder in the pregnancy books you have read or things that your girlfriends spilled to you over a night out of fun and chatting! We’ve got you mama! Here are FIVE things that you may have never heard about before but can actually be quite common during pregnancy! Nosebleeds! Yep, it may not just be the dry air. Your blood volume increases approximately 50% during pregnancy which can sometimes lead to blood vessels rupturing, hence the nosebleed. Of course connect with your ..read more

You might be surprised that these things can actually be quite common during pregnancy. They may not have been points to ponder in the pregnancy books you have read or things that your girlfriends spilled to you over a night out of fun and chatting! We’ve got you mama! Here are FIVE things that you may have never heard about before but can actually be quite common! Nosebleeds! Yep, it may not just be the dry air. Your blood volume increases approximately 50% during pregnancy which can sometimes lead to blood vessels rupturing, hence the nosebleed. Of course connect with your healthcare provi ..read more

Thank you to Emily Boros-Rausch, Creative Director at MiaThrives, for sharing her journey with us as she navigates her pregnancy living with a rare disease. We also chatted with Emily on a facebook live and you can watch that video HERE. When I was just a few days old my mother was gently rubbing my finger when she watched a blister form that appeared like a burn. She had a terrible feeling that something was wrong; not long after I was diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB for short.) A rare genetic skin disease, that causes extreme skin fragility and blistering with the slightest frictio ..read more

We are so excited to announce that we will be offering FREE Kids Yoga classes this April “Spring” Break in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library! We will be offering 4 classes in total, 2 in french and 2 in english. Tuesday April 13th 10:30a.m. (English) – click HERE to join Thursday April 15th 10:30a.m. (French)- click HERE to join Friday April 16th 10:30a.m. (French)- click HERE to join Saturday April 17th 10:30a.m. (English)- click HERE to join These classes are suitable for children ages 3-8 but all ages are welcome to join! The post Spring Break Yoga For Kids! appeared first on Litt ..read more

Amanda, Little Lotus Founder & Owner, chats with Dr Jillian Bardsley as they dive into Pregnancy, Birth and Covid-19. Dr. Bardsley is an Ottawa area Family Doctor and can often be found delivering babies at The Ottawa Hospital. If you are wondering…. –> Will my birth be different during this pandemic? –> What will my options be? –>What can I expect? –>If I have covid-19 can I still breastfeed? –>Should I receive the vaccine if I am pregnant and/or breastfeeding? Then you won’t want to miss this chat! You can find more about Dr Bardsley at http://www.ottawadocsdeliver.ca The ..read more

We know…it can be confusing! Do this, do that, wait….what?! I know how confusing it can be when it comes to training your core (and pelvic floor!). You browse a fitness magazine while in line at the grocery store and it shows you the top exercises to do for 6 pack abs. I mean the person in the images looks pretty fit so these exercises must work, right?! Whether you are preparing to have a baby, have just had a baby, or had a baby years ago, here is some common myths about your core you have probably heard of and maybe even tried! No judgement! When we know better we do better, right?! So, let ..read more

Amanda sat down with Tara Parsons, Monarch Centre Director of Nursing & Patient Experience. Tara is a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Her nursing experience includes 5 years of experience in Labour and Delivery, Maternal-Newborn Care, and gynaecology, as well as 6 years as a Public Health Nurse in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children’s Program with Ottawa Public Health. Tara has a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are excited to be diving into the topic of how to not just survive but how to THRIVE this Holiday Season when it com ..read more

Pregnancy and motherhood can sometimes feel lonely as you try to find connection with others who are going through a similar experience as you. On the flip side you may find that you are in the sweet spot of going through similar experiences as all of your friends at the same time. All this to say you might find yourself circled with an amazing village of friends and sometimes we can find ourself in a space where we are searching to find a new friend or two who can help us feel supported and that you can return the same to. We thought we would share some of our favourite ways to build your com ..read more

Yoga is a great way to help you prepare for your labour and can also help you learn specific techniques that many people find helpful during labour as well.  Prenatal Yoga is also a safe way to exercise during pregnancy and supported by many organizations including ACOG and SOGC So HOW CAN Prenatal Yoga prepare you for your labour? Vocal Toning Throughout our prenatal class series we will teach you the importance of vocal toning. What it is, how to do it effectively and give you lots of time to practice throughout the series.  You will understand why vocal toning is important, how to ..read more

Preparing for your birth and labour can be exciting for some and overwhelming for others. Sometimes even just the amount of resources available can seem overwhelming and hard to decipher between what you actually need to know and what is “maybe nice to have.” Take time for YOU and understanding your birth wishes.   Sometimes we just need to put down the books and other peoples opinions and enjoy some quiet moments to discover what you truly desire and wish when it comes to your pregnancy and birth journey.  What do you want your birth to look like? Who would you like to have ..read more