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…

Postpartum Hormone Changes and Their Effects On the Body

Postpartum Hormones | stress | postpartum anxiety | postpartum depression

When you’re pregnant, your body may feel like it’s on a bit of a hormonal roller coaster, experiencing different symptoms in every trimester of pregnancy. You may be left wondering – what happens after birth? While your body goes through a major transformation during pregnancy, it undergoes an equally major one after labour and delivery….

What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Birth and How Does It Work?

What is pelvic floor physiotherapy | how does it help with birth

In this article, we going to cover what pelvic floor is, the different symptoms that you may experience during pregnancy, when and why you may want to see a pelvic health physiotherapist, and different strategies that you can utilize to help prepare your pelvic floor for labour and delivery, as well as some helpful tips…

Preconception Care: Optimizing Your Fertility with a Naturopathic Doctor

Preconception Care by a Naturopathic Doctor at Oona Wellness Group

What is Preconception care? Preconception care (otherwise known as pre-pregnancy care), involves education and guidance to help you make purposeful and healthful choices in the months prior to conception. Preconception care is a fabulous initial step for both partners in planning for a healthy pregnancy.  What are the Benefits of Preconception care? While it is…

Oils for Infant Massage

infant massage workshop, Oona Wellness

As a Registered Massage Therapist – one of the questions we often get during our Infant Massage class is, “what oil should I use for my baby?”. This is a great question and I’ll be giving you the run down on the right oils to use. Coconut oil Coconut oil is low in both oleic…

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