Three Tools to Encourage Endorphin Release in Labour
By Dr. Tehseen Meghji, BSc., ND, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator Endorphins are the body’s natural pain reducing hormones. Did you know that they can be stronger than morphine in reducing pain? Every labour contraction causes a release of endorphins and as labour intensifies, the production of endorphins increases. In fact, in un-medicated labours, the […]
Orgasmic birth?! Tell me more!
Wait did you say orgasm during birth? This is a very taboo topic, while writing this article anyone I spoke about it with was totally shocked and confused. Isn’t birth supposed to be painful? That is what you would think from the way that birth is portrayed in the media, but that isn’t always the […]
A Meet and Greet with Your Downtown Doula
Dr. Olivia Chubey, ND goes over the most commonly asked questions that we get asked during our Meet & Greets!
Nitrous Oxide – the “other” pain relief option
Your Downtown Doula’s own Dr. EeVon Ling, ND, provides a break down of Nitrous Oxide – the “other” pain relief option during labour!