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Embrace Doula provides Halifax families with the essential and professional postpartum support. Off

Postpartum Doulas, Amy MacAulay, Kelly Greenland and Natasha Chestnut are now a team! Offering postpartum/newborn doula support to families to help them get off to a great start with increased confidence to have an amazing postpartum experience.

12/26/2025

May your days be merry, your coffee strong, and your baby’s first holiday filled with warmth, love, and a little extra patience for the season!

12/25/2025

Wishing you and your family a season filled with rest, cozy moments and lots of memories. It’s been an honor supporting families all over HRM - may the holidays be full of connection and cuddles.

12/24/2025

The holiday season can be full and busy, and skipped feeds or pumps can sometimes increase the risk of mastitis. Prioritizing your nursing or pumping rhythm can help you feel more comfortable through the season. 💛

12/23/2025

You wake up rested. Baby wakes up cared for. The little things are handled while the house sleeps. Everyone wins. ❤️💚

12/22/2025

A reminder for the holidays with a newborn: Peace over perfection. Always. 🤍

12/19/2025

Wondering how families actually pay for a postpartum doula? You’re not alone.

Here are 6 real ways families pay for postpartum support — practical, flexible, and meant to meet you where you are.

Swipe through to explore some options 💛

12/17/2025

Holiday baking, but make it newborn-friendly. 🎄

These are our favorite 15-minutes-or-less “recipes” for new parents — because the magic doesn’t come from hours in the kitchen. Swipe for easy holiday cheer!

12/12/2025

Postpartum contractions (often called afterpains) are your uterus working hard to return to its pre-pregnancy size. This tightening helps slow bleeding by closing off the blood vessels where the placenta was attached.

Many parents notice these cramps most in the first few days after birth, especially while breastfeeding. That’s because breastfeeding releases oxytocin, which tells the uterus to contract.

To stay comfortable, you can try using a warm compress, slow breathing, or an over-the-counter pain reliever if it’s safe and approved by your healthcare provider. For most people, afterpains fade within several days to about a week.

It’s completely normal for these sensations to catch you by surprise, and you’re not alone if they feel intense at times. Be gentle with yourself and remember that your body is doing meaningful healing work. 🤍

12/10/2025

C-section recovery takes time, and caring for your scar is an important part of the healing process. Here’s what helps most:

💛 Keep It Gentle
Clean with mild products, pat dry, and give the area space to breathe.

💛 Protect + Be Patient
Healing takes time. Soft, high-waisted clothing can help reduce friction, and protecting your scar from sun exposure supports long-term healing.

💛 Consider Pelvic Floor Therapy
A pelvic floor therapist can support scar tissue mobility and comfort—ask about booking around your 6-week checkup.

Most of all, honour your body and honour your journey. You’re healing in more ways than one!

12/08/2025

So much of postpartum support happens quietly in the background. Yes, postpartum doulas help with the practical things like newborn care, feeding, sleep questions, and hands-on support in your home. But the part you don’t always see is often the most transformative.

We’re there to listen, to hold space for your feelings, to help you make sense of the ups and downs, and to remind you that you’re doing an incredible job — even on the days you’re not sure you are.

The real heart of doula work is nurturing you, building your confidence, and helping you feel grounded during one of the biggest transitions of your life.

You deserve support that sees the whole picture: your healing, your baby’s needs, and the wellbeing of your growing family. 🤍

12/05/2025

Four to six months is a small season with big leaps.

Here are the items families love most for supporting play, movement, and day-to-day ease.

12/04/2025

The 2–4 month stage arrives with brighter eyes, bigger stretches of awake time, and a whole new wave of curiosity.

Here are the favourites that make this season playful, soothing, and just a little easier!

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Halifax, NS

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+19028174744

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http://www.embracedoula.ca/

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Embrace Doula provides HRM families with the essential pregnancy and postpartum support. Offering services as a Certified postpartum doula (DONA), Certified Childbirth Educator (Lamaze ) and infant massage facilitator.