You might be surprised that these things can actually be quite common during pregnancy. They may not have been points to ponder in the pregnancy books you have read or things that your girlfriends spilled to you over a night out of fun and chatting! We've got you mama! Here are FIVE things that you may have never heard about before but can actually be quite common during pregnancy! Nosebleeds! Yep, it may not just be the dry air. Your blood volume increases approximately 50% during ... View Post
Navigating Pregnancy with a Rare Disease
Thank you to Emily Boros-Rausch, Creative Director at MiaThrives, for sharing her journey with us as she navigates her pregnancy living with a rare disease. We also chatted with Emily on a facebook live and you can watch that video HERE. When I was just a few days old my mother was gently rubbing my finger when she watched a blister form that appeared like a burn. She had a terrible feeling that something was wrong; not long after I was diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB for short.) A ... View Post
Spring Break Yoga For Kids!
We are so excited to announce that we will be offering FREE Kids Yoga classes this April "Spring" Break in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library! We will be offering 4 classes in total, 2 in french and 2 in english. Tuesday April 13th 10:30a.m. (English) - click HERE to join Thursday April 15th 10:30a.m. (French)- click HERE to join Friday April 16th 10:30a.m. (French)- click HERE to join Saturday April 17th 10:30a.m. (English)- click HERE to join These classes are ... View Post
Your Pregnancy & The Covid-19 Vaccine
Pregnancy & the Covid-19 vaccine is on the minds of many expecting parents. What are the benefits, risks (if any) and what do you really need to know? Amanda, Little Lotus Founder & Owner, chats with Dr Jillian Bardsley as they dive into Pregnancy, Birth and Covid-19. Dr. Bardsley is an Ottawa area Family Doctor and can often be found delivering babies at The Ottawa Hospital. If you are wondering.... -->What do I need to know about being pregnant and the covid-19 ... View Post
Pelvic Floor & Core- Myths Busted!
We know...it can be confusing! Do this, do that, wait....what?! There are many myths floating around about your core and your pelvic floor! I know how confusing it can be when it comes to training your core (and pelvic floor!). You browse a fitness magazine while in line at the grocery store and it shows you the top exercises to do for 6 pack abs. I mean the person in the images looks pretty fit so these exercises must work, right?! Whether you are preparing to have a baby, have just had a ... View Post
Breastfeeding Your Baby Over The Holidays
Amanda sat down with Tara Parsons, Monarch Centre Director of Nursing & Patient Experience. Tara is a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Her nursing experience includes 5 years of experience in Labour and Delivery, Maternal-Newborn Care, and gynaecology, as well as 6 years as a Public Health Nurse in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children’s Program with Ottawa Public Health. Tara has a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are excited to be ... View Post
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