Congrats! You’re pregnant!.… Now what?

Pregnant | Pregnancy | First Trimester | Next steps Oona Wellness Group

Discovering that you’re pregnant can be an incredibly exciting and life-changing time. Oftentimes, pregnant people get excited about a positive test and then find themselves thinking “now what?” In this blog post, we’ll discuss a few things that pregnant people should consider once they find out they’re expecting. Confirm your pregnancy Pregnancy test strips are…

Holiday Adventures: Top Family-Friendly Activities in Toronto and Beyond

Top Family-Friendly Christmas Activities in Toronto

The Holiday season is a magical time for families to come together and create cherished memories. Toronto and the GTA, with their festive spirit and diverse offerings, have a ton of options for celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. In this guide, we’ll explore a list of family-friendly activities that will make your holiday…

Postpartum C-Section Support

Postpartum C-Section Support in Toronto | Newmarket | Oona Wellness Group

We’re often asked how our practitioners can help support parents after they’ve experienced a cesarean birth. Here’s how some of our practitioners can help whether it’s 6 weeks after birth or further along in your postpartum period.   Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Physiotherapy can help tremendously following a cesarean birth.  Many c-section parents don’t realize that even…

Dolphin Neurostim Scar Treatment after Cesarean Section

dolphin neurotism postpartum c-section treatment | Oona Toronto | Oona Newmarket

If you’ve had a cesarean section, or really any surgery, you would know that your scar could be a bit of an issue afterward.  We’re not just talking aesthetically; while most of us can get used to the appearance of a scar over time since they do tend to fade, and thankfully a c-section scar…

Breast Pump Comparison

Breast Pump Comparison | Oona Wellness Group

There are many breast pumps available that it can be hard to choose the right one for you. At Oona, we carry a few different types of breast pumps that we absolutely love. In this article, we break down the differences of each breast pump. HaaKaa Silicone Breast Pumps The Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump is…

Why We Love the Ameda Breast Pumps

Ameda vs. Medela breast pump - why we love the Ameda breast pumps | Oona Toronto | Oona Newmarket

Ameda vs. Medela Breast Pumps We get it – you’ve all heard of Medela pumps but Ameda may be new to you. Ameda is the most popular brand in Europe but it’s just starting to make a name for itself here in Canada. It’s the #1 most recommended brand by Lactation Consultants. There’s a reason…

Alternatives to Bottle Feeding

Alternatives to Bottle Feeding | Cup Feeding | Oona Wellness Group

Infant feeding can be one of the most significant challenges that new parents face. These challenges may be short lived or ongoing and are often the source of significant parental stress. A lot goes into decision making around infant feeding and it can be an intensely emotional experience when it doesn’t go as planned. What…

The Better Way to Bottle Feed Your Baby

Bottle feeding | bottle feed | Oona Toronto | Oona Newmarket

Bottles are designed to be easy for babies to drink from. They are a great way to feed a baby, especially premature babies or babies with low tone who need to drink milk easily. They help a baby practice their sucking reflex while also helping them consume critical nutrients and calories. While there is absolutely…

Welcoming a new sibling

How to introduce baby to sibling | Oona Wellness Group | Parenting Support

Introducing a new baby can come with a solid mix of joy and stress for you and your family. It’s a big change, and like any change, this comes with some amazing things as well as some challenges. If you’re feeling some worries about this next phase in your parenting journey, this is normal!  Parenthood…

Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation

Sensory processing and self-regulation for kids | Oona Wellness Group | Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Many of us have heard about sensory processing and self-regulation, but few of us really know what that means.  In this article, we’ll break it down for you so you can have a better understanding of what Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation means, and why it’s important for development. What is Sensory Processing? Our favourite description…

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