Silver Prairie Doula Services

02/01/2024

Looking for a fantastic online prenatal class option? I highly recommend Angie, she’s amazing. 💛

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You have many choices in birth! Learn your options and how to make informed choices with Birth Essentials Prenatal Classes. Take charge and create your version of an ideal birth! You can prepare for your birth, learn important tips, and ask questions – all from the comfort of your home as classes are offered online.

Angie is one of the most experienced prenatal teachers in Canada. The info presented is evidence-based and also includes 20 years (and counting) of experience attending births. Current obstetrical practises and guidelines are discussed.

Check out our website to sign up for our Winter 2024 classes & find other dates. Classes are also available on-demand.

https://angieevans.ca/services/

01/01/2024

Wishing all my past, present and future clients a Happy New Year! May 2024 bring you everything you have imagined! 💛

And yes, I’m still here doing the beautiful doula role. I’ve just admitted to myself that I suck at handling multiple social media accounts, and that’s ok! 😉

I am accepting clients for the second half of 2024 for births in West Central Sask. If the support of a doula is something you are considering, let’s chat!

09/27/2023

Great points to consider for your little ones first bath. 🫧👶

👶✨ If someone offers to bathe your newborn before 24 hours, consider these important reasons why waiting matters:

1️⃣ Body Temperature Regulation: Newborns get cold easily. Delaying the bath helps them regulate body temperature, crucial for their comfort and well-being.

2️⃣ Vernix Benefits: Babies are born covered in a protective, natural creamy substance, "vernix". It's an anti-bacterial envelope, promotes wound healing, and keeps baby's skin soft and moisturized. (These effects last up to a week!)

3️⃣ Stabilization & Adjustment: Newborns need time to stabilize and adjust after birth, ideally while being held by a parent.

4️⃣ Bonding & Breastfeeding: Holding off on the bath encourages bonding and skin-to-skin contact, which establishes breastfeeding.

Let's prioritize the health and comfort of our precious little ones! 🌟💖

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all you incredible momma’s out there.

Sending love and thanking you for all you give and bring to this world. ❤️



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01/01/2023

✨Happy New Year!✨

Thank-you to the beautiful families I had the honour of supporting in 2022. I am beyond grateful for the relationships and experiences you each have given me. 💛

Wishing you all a happy & healthy 2023!

#2023

08/15/2022

Coming back from a little holiday to some good news! As of August 9th, epidurals are no longer being triaged in Saskatchewan hospitals. Supplies are good at this time.

07/21/2022

🚨Important information🚨

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is asking expecting families to review pain management options with their care providers, in response to a North America-wide shortage of epidural catheter kits. This supply-chain issue may impact the ability for care teams to provide labour epidural analgesia for pregnant women, epidural anesthesia for caesarean sections, and epidural analgesia and anesthesia for intraoperative and postoperative use in general.

These kits are used primarily by anesthesiologists to manage pain in women while they labour and deliver. They are also used to provide postoperative pain management for major abdominal and chest surgeries. Read more: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news-events/news/saskatchewan-health-authority-prepares-shortage-epidural-catheter-kits

06/08/2022

Hi!

I’ve been a little quiet on social media, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been quiet outside of it. 😉

I’m very much looking forward to this Labour Support Workshop at the Family Centre tomorrow evening. Still time to sign up if you would like to join us.

We will be discussing comfort & support measures during labour & delivery as well as having an open discussion around what to expect, understanding your options and more!

Thanks so much to the Family Centre for having me. 💛

04/19/2022

Not my usual labor support share, but I thought this was a super interesting visual of the size of the uterus before and after birth.

The uterus begins to contract down following the delivery of the placenta, and returns to size approximately 6 weeks later.

Our bodies are so amazing! ❤️

Not the same as it was. And that’s ok!

12/26/2021

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and an abundance of happiness and health in 2022! ❤️

11/05/2021

🚨SHA Facility Update- Nov.5th🚨

Good news with SHA releasing some new information!

As of Nov 8, anyone coming to Sask Birth Units will be allowed ONE primary support person who will NOT be asked to show proof of vaccination or test results.

The maternal patient will also be allowed a second support person who can either provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test from an approved testing site.

*Please note this may change at any time.