Understanding Autism: Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day
April is a month dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. On April 2nd, we observe World Autism Awareness Day, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. At Oona, we’re passionate about fostering understanding, acceptance, and support for…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis is a painful gynaecological condition, which can cause significant loss of quality of life and daily function in women. Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of it, and this tissue grows and bleeds in sync with the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of Endometriosis Include: Heavy menstrual…
Top Family Day Activities to Create Lasting Memories this Winter
Family Day in the winter (such as it is this year!) is a perfect opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones. While the temperatures may be chilly, the warmth of togetherness can make it the most magical time of the year. In this blog, we’ll explore the top things to do on Family…
Congrats! You’re pregnant!.… Now what?
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
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
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
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…
Oona Wellness Group is proud to be on The Globe and Mail’s fifth-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the second year in a row
Toronto, Ontario Oona Wellness Group is pleased to announce it placed No. 308 (out of 425) on the 2023 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. Oona earned its spot with a three-year growth of 125%. “Oona, which began its journey more…
Breast Pump Comparison
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 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
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…
