WestCoast Midwives

05/03/2019

Its true

Have you noticed that your baby will often only settle in your arms, as you rock them gently?

There is a very good reason for this: it is biological and entirely normal behaviour as a baby transitions from womb to world. The contrasts between life inside and in the world are huge and the reassurance of loving arms is vital.

Understanding the fourth trimester of a child’s life and how to be responsive is key to building a happy brain and a confident, securely attached child.

Don’t be afraid to hold and rock your baby. You belong together.

05/02/2019

What every pregnant and new mom should know about breastfeeding.

When Oliver James's newborn son got colic, he and his wife prepared themselves for the horror of sleepless nights. Then they attended a breastfeeding clinic ...

02/13/2019

Heads up everybody! Claire Lewis RMT will be in town February 24 to MArch 1 working her magic as a massage therapist. Any of you who have had the privilege of receiving a massage from Claire will know what an amazing opportunity this is. PM me or Claire directly if you would like to book a massage with Claire. You wont be disappointed!

01/31/2019

Excellent article

WHAT IS MATRESCENCE? A term that finally explains the internal struggles of motherhood, acknowledging it as a process and not an overnight absolute.

06/05/2018

We are resurrecting the WestCoast Midwives Garden Party this summer. For all the families who have ever been part of the WestCoast Midwives family.

Did you use WestCoast Midwives when you were pregnant?
Come and join us in the beautiful garden for summer Garden Party!

Save the date:

Sunday July 22 in the afternoon.
Stay tuned for further details

03/07/2018

It really is OK to run hard, do intense exercise and go in the hot tub when you are pregnant.
I didn't just make that up

Objective Pregnant women are advised to avoid heat stress (eg, excessive exercise and/or heat exposure) due to the risk of teratogenicity associated with maternal hyperthermia; defined as a core temperature (Tcore) ≥39.0°C. However, guidelines are ambiguous in terms of critical combinations of cl...

02/16/2018

https://www.facebook.com/BadParentingPresents/videos/1700487259974466/
this is a great video to show the birth partners about birth.

11/13/2017

For anyone who has lost a baby or is friends with someone who has lost a baby, no matter how young that baby was...

https://www.facebook.com/elana.nicholls/posts/10159454989110567

I might be gone for a while. Bringing home a new baby is a life changing and sacred experience. Now double that with bringing home a baby after your other one dies, and it seems twice as sacred. So please just give me some time

11/08/2017

Her you go everybody. How to take those great baby photos yourselves!

11/06/2017

Family coming to town for the birth of your baby? Need them to be out of your house? Consider an Airbnb!
Check this one out
View On AirbnbThe Gorge Garden Oasis

Private room in Victoria, Canada. This lovely garden studio is located in our gracious 100 year old home. The private entrance allows you to come and go with ease. The door opens on to our large beautiful garden. We are close to downtown. Street parking. Bus routes are close by. W...

11/01/2017

Listen to the experts!

Car seats. Cribs. Bassinets. Strollers/prams. Bouncy seats. In Western culture, “baby buckets” are often considered places where infants should spend their time between feeds and diaper changes. Ye…