Hilda Highmoor - Doula Services

03/01/2020

Making decisions in pregnancy, labour and well, really, in LIFE can be challenging at times! We highly recommend using the simple BRAIN acronym.

If you are asked to make a choice or even 'told' - 'this is going to happen next', then, unless the situation is an emergency, there is always time to pause and consider your options.

Take a breath, and ask the following questions about the course of action that is being proposed, remembering to also ask, "What is the evidence for that?" if anything is being strongly recommended.

B - what are the Benefits?
R - what are the Risks?
A - what are the Alternatives?
I - what does my Intuition say?
N - what would happen if we did Nothing?

Remember, you ALWAYS have a choice. You also have the legal and moral right to be the key decision maker in anything that happens to you and your body.

02/25/2020

02/07/2020

Watch: Many in the community are working to support a well-known perinatal coach. Taylor Rattray explains.

02/05/2020

What is a birth doula?

A birth doula is a woman who is professionally trained to provide emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother (and partner) during pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum.

Birth doulas use a variety of practical skills, guidance, and a compassionate presence to help women and families experience a more satisfying, memorable, and empowering birth experience.

02/05/2020

Such a fabulous illustration of the pelvic floor.
I would say that a huge number of my patients do not really understand the pelvic floor and are really fearful of it.

Essentially it’s just a group of muscles and rather than surrounding it with smoke and mirrors my aim is improve awareness of the treatment modalities available to improve the strength and function and overall health wellness, libido and continence.

We work in collaboration with with some amazing products and assessment tools.
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The Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus in women.

9.6 million experience a degree of incontinence and leakage and it’s about time we started talking about what can be done to help.

02/04/2020

02/01/2020

We are parent-flexible. Don't worry about being late or having to leave early. Your family comes first and we are happy to see you. // Small nutritious snacks are always welcome at meetings, if you have time.

01/31/2020

What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?

Midwives are highly trained in the medical aspects of birth. In North America primary/medical birth care is offered by a midwife or a physician.

Doulas offer non-clinical support and comfort measures. They work as part of the team with doctors or midwives, but not instead of. It is outside of a doulas scope of practice to attend births as a primary care provider.