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01/15/2026

About nap schedules…

One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is whether their baby is “napping enough,” “napping at the right times,” or following the right schedule.

Babies are not meant to fit neatly into a clock — especially in the early months. Their sleep needs change quickly, often from week to week, and what works one day may not work the next.

Each baby has their own unique circadian rhythm.
Throw out the clock and let the baby lead.

When we respond to sleepy cues, honour wakeful periods, and remain flexible, babies are often more settled — and parents feel less pressure around sleep.

01/08/2026

This was my holiday season… ❤️

This holiday season looked a little different for me.
Instead of hosting and gathering everyone in one place, I packed a bag and traveled — visiting my children where they are, and spending meaningful, unhurried time with my grandchildren.

Over the years, through both my work and my own life, I have learned that families thrive when we adapt to their needs — not when we ask them to bend to ours.

The holidays can be busy and overwhelming, especially for families with young children and babies. Feeding rhythms matter. Familiar spaces matter. Expecting parents and little ones to travel, adjust, and overextend during an already stimulating season often comes at a cost.

Time together doesn’t need to be big or busy to be meaningful.
Quiet mornings, shared meals, walks, naps, and cuddles often leave the deepest impression.

As grandparents, we have a powerful opportunity to support the next generation by honouring the needs of both parents and children. When we do, everyone feels more at ease — and the season becomes gentler for all.

This holiday season reminded me, once again, that connection matters more than logistics. And that meeting families where they are is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

12/24/2025

This holiday season, give your children the greatest gift of all — your presence. ❤️

Simple moments matter most:
quiet walks,
games on the floor,
unhurried naps,
and long, comforting cuddles.

From all of us at Mother Matters, we wish you a peaceful, gentle holiday season filled with presence, connection, and care.

12/22/2025

Tara knows firsthand that feeding journeys don’t always go as planned.

With her own baby, she had to express and bottle-feed until latching came together — and that experience shaped the way she supports families today. 🫶🏽

As a certified postpartum doula, Tara understands, as do all the Mother Matters doulas, there isn’t a “right” way - instead, we support families in the way that works best in their unique situation by encouraging parents with loving support, information and help.

12/19/2025

“We went in feeling nervous about birth — and left feeling confident and excited.”

Prenatal education should leave you feeling informed, supported, and empowered as a team. ❣️

We’re so grateful to support families and individuals as they prepare for birth with confidence and clarity. ✨

Thank you for trusting Mother Matters with such an important season of your life.

12/15/2025

📚Preparing for your baby? Our prenatal classes help you feel informed, confident, and ready — from anatomy to breastfeeding and everything in between.

Swipe to see our 4 different course offerings to suit your needs.

👉🏽Registration is now open for our winter and spring courses - click the link in our bio to register.

11/29/2025

“Remember, proximity is not spoiling. It is a biological necessity that helps babies thrive. Safe closeness today builds confident, resilient children tomorrow.” 💛

Credit to the American Pediatric Society for highlighting the importance of room sharing to support attachment and development of babies’ nervous system.

09/28/2025

Why am I smiling in this photo taken during the start of our September six-week course? It’s because there is something very special about class 1 of a six-week series or day 1 of a weekend course!

The room is filled with the anticipation of expectant parents, combined with nerves and questions waiting to be answered. As a prenatal educator, I am always excited to meet new folks. It is a pleasure to share prenatal, birthing, breastfeeding and postpartum knowledge in a format that focuses on accurate information, while encouraging autonomy and empowerment for both the birthing person and their partner.

Using a thorough curriculum combined with props, group activities, videos and plenty of class discussion, it is my hope that when the course is finished, folks will feel informed, strong, encouraged and prepared as a birthing team. While birth can be unpredictable, we need to remember that possibility is not probability.

We can prepare for the best possible outcome in a variety of birthing situations. 💛

08/18/2025

“Walking is an important and necessary tool for helping labour to progress while encouraging the baby to settle deeper into the pelvis. Walking during all phases of labour benefits both the birthing mom and the baby, helping the baby to position and descend with the rhythmical movement. Gravity works wonders on the cervix by increasing pressure from the descending baby’s head helping the cervix to open. During a contraction, women will stop walking and begin to sway, leaning forward, rubbing their bellies, resting their heads and bodies against their partners, responding to the innate desire to move through the sensation of the tightening uterus.”
- The Labour Walk written by Lenore Kilmartin

Read the full blog post by visiting www.mothermatters.ca or clicking the link in our bio ✨

08/14/2025

Meet our newest team member, Melissa Kovacs!

A fully certified Postpartum Doula with a background in Early Childhood Education, Melissa brings over a decade of experience supporting families and children. She’s passionate about helping new parents navigate life with a baby and brings a warm, compassionate approach to her work.

Welcome to the team, Melissa! ✨

08/05/2025

Here’s doula Jen Woods meeting with her prenatal client and partner as they recap the pushing stage of labour as well as delivery of the placenta and newborn procedures.

Jen meets with her clients in the comfort of their homes several times before 37 weeks in their pregnancy. This ensures that their chosen birth preferences are clear and that she knows how best to meet their needs as a birth doula. Additionally, it gives them an opportunity to develop a relationship with Jen, becoming comfortable with her as she shares information and listens to their concerns.

At Mother Matters our doulas give special attention to in-person prenatal meetings with their birth clients. During these get togethers, the client and doula discuss how the doula can best meet both the birthing mother and her partner’s emotional and physical needs during labour and delivery as well as helping them prepare for the immediate postpartum time where she supports breastfeeding and early recovery. By prioritizing the birthing mother, listening to her thoughts, providing accurate information, sharing ideas and encouragement, the doula not only helps prepare her for her birth experience, she develops a close relationship that allows her to come alongside the family during their birthing experience.

07/28/2025

This is 65…

I have been helping birthing, breastfeeding and postpartum families for over 35 years and have recently celebrated my 65th birthday. I am as passionate about birth, babies and families as I have always been - perhaps even more so as the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years is still put to good use. While I no longer attend births (except for family and close friends), I continue to love the work that I do educating and encouraging pregnant folks as they prepare to give birth and become parents. Providing prenatal education is an honour and I am grateful for each birthing family that comes my way.

Every once in a while, much to my delight, I get to provide help for a few wonderful, heartwarming hours assisting Mother Matters birth clients with newborn feeding and early postpartum recovery. On a warm July evening, this sweet baby girl was born at home in a birth pool after a long labour. Nothing feels better, smells better or fills my soul more than a fresh baby newly earthside.

Welcome to the world, dear one.

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