Heart to Mama

03/30/2021

One thing I have seen a lot is a lot of women fear childbirth. Understandable! It seems incredibly intimidating, doesn’t it?

However, our bodies are made to do this. Your body will grow a baby and can deliver that baby, it can do it. YOU can do it.

Our bodies prepare for childbirth MONTHS before your baby is due. It does this by..

🌱 growing!

🥱 hormonal changes!

😭 braxton hicks / practice contractions

and most importantly..

☀️TIME.

Time is a big deal. A lot of pregnant persons are also afraid to go past a certain amount of weeks or are eager to get their babies out early. The truth is, your body is taking that time for a reason (in most cases!) and patience is so incredibly important in those last few weeks!

By having a Doula, you are provided with different techniques, evidence based information and support from pregnancy to postpartum. Sometimes, having that support makes things *that* much less scary!

03/05/2021

✨ NOW AVAILABLE! ✨
Birth affirmation card set: matte finish, set of 10 different affirmations to help ease anxiety, stress and fear during labour 💛

Now available on my Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/960530272/birth-affirmation-card-set-matte-finish?ref=shop_home_active_1 🦋

02/24/2021

Birth Affirmations.

There are many perks to having birth affirmations during labour, some being:

✨ reminders of your strength, your potential, your power

✨ to help build confidence

✨ help lower anxiety, pain and discomfort

✨great ways for your partner to help and support you!

I am currently selling printable birth affirmation cards for just $5 for a set of 10 on my Etsy! Link is available on my website under the ‘shop’ page! LINK IN BIO! ❤️

02/21/2021

introducing...

Our Virtual Pregnancy Support Package!

On our virtual pregnancy support package, we offer plenty of ongoing support, encouragement, resources and more! some of these things include..

- help with creating a birth plan / birth preferences
- 24/7 communication via email / text
- help with preparing for your birth and postpartum - emotional and physical support
and more!

DM or email us today to learn more about pricing! Low income pricing is available too! ❤️

02/08/2021

Hello! 👋🏼

I’m Alyssa! The face behind Heart to Mama!

I decided to share some fun facts about me as I want to connect more with all of you! So, here we go!

1. I am the second oldest of 7 kids. Yep. SEVEN. I have been changing diapers and feeding babies since I can remember!
2. I was homeschooled my entire life. I graduated in 2016 and have been in university since!
3. I have a almost 10 month old baby boy who inspires me everyday!
4. I love travelling and exploring! Though, COVID has made me more of a home body, it’s hard for me to leave the house! lol
5. I can play the guitar, ukulele and piano! All self-taught!

Share a fun fact about yourself down below! Let’s get to know each other!

01/26/2021

Postpartum. The fourth trimester. The part of pregnancy and birth that is so overseen that so many women feel confused, stressed and alone. Approximately 23% of new moms experience postpartum anxiety and/or depression and most of these are in younger moms.

You are not alone.

Every single person in postpartum should have the support, encouragement and guidance. That’s not even just the birth parent, the partner, the kids, the family as a whole. As doulas, we support everyone and help build confidence through supporting, educating and modelling skills and information to ensure families are ready for their journey as new parents.

01/20/2021

As a doula, we want to support you with not only physical support, but emotional support too. Both your emotions and physical pain during labour can be supported by a doula, here are some examples:

✨ physical ✨
- hip squeezes
- rebozo techniques
- position suggestions
- massages

✨ emotional ✨
- meditation during labour
- visualization
- birthing affirmations
- positive encouragement

and there is so much more! doulas are here to help support you and give you the best birth experience possible 💛

01/16/2021

“I can’t have a doula since I need to have a caesarean!” “I would love a doula, but I won’t need one since I’m having a caesarean!”

These statements are false! Doulas are absolutely possible and can still have a positive impact on your birth experience, even if it is a c-section! Doulas provide support before, during and after your labour so whether you’re in the hospital for an hour or 48, a doula can help provide you with a loving and supportive experience! Not just for you, but for your partner and birth partners too.

We can also provide tips and information about having a more gentle approach to a caesarean birth experience as well!

✨DM US NOW!✨ for more information regarding any questions you may have! :)

01/11/2021

that’s right mamas! being dehydrated as a pregnant person causes a loss in blood being available to the fetus which can then result in preterm contractions. Staying hydrated as a pregnant person is SUPER important!

If you are feeling:
✨ dizzy
✨ lightheaded
✨ braxton hicks
✨ and more!

Then you should drink up some water! It is best for a pregnant person to drink at least 10 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and at least 13 8-ounce glasses when breastfeeding.

01/09/2021

Hello all! Happy to announce we have launched our website! check it out now:

I am a certifying Labour, Birth and Postpartum Doula. My goal with heart to mama is to bring confidence, support, love and encouragement to expecting and new parents on this incredible journey. 

01/08/2021

sneak peak at my client initial consult package brochure!! what information would YOU like to know if you were having a initial consultation with a doula?? 🤷🏼‍♀️