Category Archives: Birth

Bookmarks Galore

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jocelyn

I keep accidentally clicking on my bookmarks in my Chrome browser… Man, I have a lot of bookmarks. I’m guessing that I’m not the only one that has a habit of adding bookmarks like they’re going out of style. And … Continue reading →

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Post Partum Belly Binders: Worth it?

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Jocelyn

I have had two post partum experiences; one with a belly binder, one without. Unfortunately, the two experiences were more than 5 years apart from each other, which means I was older and so was my skin. That said, belly binding … Continue reading →

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Birth Photographer Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jocelyn

If anyone is interested in having their birth photographed, I would love to take on some pro-bono work in 2012… One birth for each 5 week period. Home, hospital, or otherwise. It is pro-bono because I don’t have a portfolio … Continue reading →

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RIP Aquaborn Pool!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jocelyn

I purchased an Aquaborn pool for my home water birth — attended by medical professionals, but thank you for the concern There are liners you can purchase for the pool, so I used it to welcome Keagan into the world. … Continue reading →

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Our Home Birth Part Deux :: An Emergency

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jocelyn

A well managed emergency   The following has a load of “too much information” in it, mostly pertaining to post partum bleeding and hemorrhaging. After our son made his entrance into the world flawlessly and in perfect health, it was … Continue reading →

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Our Home Birth: Water Birth in BC

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Jocelyn

I had some complications with myself after the birth, but I still consider the birth one of the best moments of my life. I am so thankful that we have skilled midwives in our province. More so, I am thankful … Continue reading →

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Nope, Sorry. Still Pregnant!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Jocelyn

And I am perfectly fine with that! I had a really rough past couple of weeks, but now I am back to being comfortably uncomfortable and am more than willing to wait the full 42 weeks if need be. I … Continue reading →

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Coping with Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction (SPD, PDS)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jocelyn

I have found it a little disheartening the lack of information readily available out there for people suffering from pubic symphysis dysfunction. Other names surrounding this “condition” that may be beneficial to know include symphysis pubis dysfunction, symphysis pubis disorder, … Continue reading →

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