Leila & Co. would like to wish all the amazing mamas in our community a Happy Mother’s Day!

Are you and your partner new parents that have just given birth? In this video, I address frequently asked questions from new parents such as yourself!

This past week, the global birth community observed Birth Trauma Awareness Week to raise awareness of the real dangers posed to mothers who go through an emotionally and physically traumatic birth experience (click here to read more about birth trauma). Having a positive birth experience would mean having a birth that went according to how the mother had forseen it, maybe not according to plan but she’d have at least planned for it. The most important attribute to a positive birth is going into the labour with as little unknowns as possible and knowing what to expect.

I experienced a very tough breastfeeding journey with my first boy, R — so much so that after 6 painful months of continuously pumping and trying but failing to latch every day, my husband and I unanimously agreed to stop. I've never shared this with anyone except the mommas in my postpartum doula training group, and today I'm sharing it with you.

Have you just given birth and are overwhelmed with emotions? Well… do you find yourself crying a lot more than you usually would, or worrying if you would be a good parent to your new little one? What is normal, and what isn’t — what are baby blues and how can you discern that from postpartum depression? If you’re not sure where to go for help, or are in need of help please know that we are here for you!

Since the beginning of time, pregnant and birthing women, and those with children have had support from women who are more experienced.

While a baby’s smile and little giggles warms our hearts and fills our souls, we are immediately terrified and enter a state of panic when we hear the cries of our little ones. Now, do you know why your baby cries?