Pelvic Floor Health from Pregnancy to Postpartum and Beyond: Your Complete Guide
Pregnancy and birth change everything — your routines, your sleep, and yes, your body too. One part of recovery that often gets overlooked? Pelvic floor health from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. These muscles are the quiet supporters of your body. They’re with you through every stage — from those first baby kicks to the…
Belly Massage for Newborn Constipation: Gentle Techniques That Actually Work
Watching your baby struggle with tummy troubles can feel heartbreaking. If your little one hasn’t had a bowel movement in a few days, seems uncomfortable, or is straining to go, it’s natural to feel worried. The good news? You’re not alone, and gentle belly massage for newborn constipation can often bring comfort and relief. Let’s…
Postpartum Relationship Therapy: Why It’s Crucial in the First Year After Baby
In the tender, transformative first year postpartum, investing in your relationship as new parents is not just important—it’s essential. Why Postpartum Can Strain a Relationship The first year after having a baby is filled with joy, exhaustion, and profound change. While much of the focus is on the baby, relationships often shift into the background—and…
10 Common Pregnancy Fears: You’re Not Alone (Expert Guide)
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of glowing joy and gentle anticipation. But for many birthing people, it’s also a time of uncertainty, pregnancy anxiety, and fear. You’re growing life inside you—and with that comes a storm of questions, what-ifs, and prenatal worries that can feel overwhelming or even taboo to say out loud….
Managing Screen Time in Early Childhood: A Back-to-School Reset
As summer winds down and you prepare for back-to-school routines, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit your family’s tech habits and manage screen time in early childhood confidently and calmly. Whether screens have been essential tools for learning, downtime, or just getting through busy days, you’re definitely not alone. At Oona, we support families exactly…
C-Section Scar Massage: Myofascial Release Tips
Marianne Martinovic, a registered massage therapist at Oona, shares insights on how massage therapy can aid in c section scar healing after the six-week checkup. She demonstrates steps and tips for caring for the scar, including techniques for scar mobilization. Visit us at oonacares.com in Toronto and Newmarket for massage therapy and scar tissue release….
How To Do Tongue Tie Stretches For Your Baby At Home
Dr. Pegah demonstrates common tongue stretches for babies after a tongue tie procedure. She uses both a doll and a real baby to show how to safely perform the stretches, especially after tongue tie surgery. These stretches are beneficial for breastfeeding and addressing ankyloglossia (tongue tie). Transcription: 0:00: Hello, this is Dr. Pegah. 0:01:…
The Things We Don’t Talk About Perinatally (But Should)
There’s a version of pregnancy, labour, birth, early motherhood, and parenting that’s carefully curated — filtered through soft lighting, smiling babies, and phrases like “blessed” and “beautiful.” And then there’s the other version. For many, the real version. The version no one warned you about. The version whispered in DMs, shared behind closed doors, or…
Sunscreen 101: What Parents Really Need to Know
☀️ Summer’s Almost Here—Let’s Talk Sunscreen (Without the Overwhelm) Not all sunscreens are created equal—especially for our littlest humans. If you’ve ever stood in front of a sunscreen aisle with a squirmy toddler wondering What’s the difference between SPF 30 and 100?, you’re not alone. The good news? It doesn’t have to be complicated. In…
Postpartum Recovery: Your Week-by-Week Guide with Oona
Postpartum recovery involves physical and emotional healing tailored to each individual’s needs. Oona Wellness provides comprehensive support through every stage of recovery. Week 1: Essential Support for Early Recovery Immediate Postpartum Care At Oona Wellness, your early postpartum needs are our priority: Comprehensive postpartum health assessment Pain management and comfort strategies Early breastfeeding or feeding…
When Motherhood Feels Like Losing Yourself
There’s a quiet grief that many mothers and new parents carry. It is a story that, like a lot of fears and concerns, doesn’t always get shared or talked about—not in prenatal classes or midwifery appointments, not by other health care providers, not in baby books, and often not even with friends or family. It’s…
