Best Prenatal Yoga Poses For Pregnant People
Do you know someone who is raving about the benefits they are enjoying from their prenatal yoga practice? Maybe you want to try prenatal yoga, but don’t know where to start? In this article, you will learn about prenatal yoga, including recommendations for various postures you can practice during each trimester of your pregnancy. We’ve…
Common Fertility Questions – Ask Dr. Alexsia anything about Fertility!
Hi everyone, Dr. Alexsia here to answer your “Ask Me Anything About Fertility” questions. Thank you for all your questions, we got a ton. There are a couple that kept on popping up so I’m going to answer those. So let’s get started, there’s my little green book. Okay, number one, foods that support fertility….
Sciatica Stretches For Back Pain Relief
What Is Sciatica Sciatica is the name given to pain caused by sciatic nerve irritation. This pain branches from your lower back through your hips, glutes and down each of your legs. It can also cause muscle weakness, numbness and unpleasant tingling in your leg, foot and toes. Some people with sciatica feel sharp or…
Sex After Birth – What Can I Do About My (Postpartum) Non Existent Sex Drive?
Sex drive? Wait – what? Sex? What’s that?? You know – something you used to do in your other life before your bundle of joy or multiple bundles of joy arrived. For some – or many – of you, it may have been a while since you were in the mood for sex since childbirth….
What Is Flat Head Syndrome?
Hi, I’m Kathryn Sammut, a Pediatric Physiotherapist here at Oona. And I’m here to talk to you today about flat head syndrome. So flat head syndrome is exactly as it sounds, it’s when your baby ends up having a flatness on the back of the cranium somewhere. And why did this happen? Couple of reasons….
How to Manage Postpartum Breast Engorgement
Hi, my name is Beth McKenzie. I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and I see clients in the clinic at Oona Toronto. I also see clients in their homes in the West End of Toronto. Today, I’m going to talk to you about engorgement. Engorgement is very common in the first few days after…
Doula Guide For Pregnant and Postpartum People
Historically, women have always helped other women in childbirth. The support of women has been a profound element of birth throughout the ages. Sisters, mothers, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, friends used to attend birth to offer comfort and strength to the birthing person. This is no longer common as the standard birthplace changed from a home…
How to identify a tongue tie in your baby – and why does it matter?
Hi guys, my name is Dr. Alima, and I am a pediatric chiropractor at Oona in the Toronto studio. And I’m here to talk to you about tongue tie. So what is it? Tongue tie is a condition that some babies are born with that affects the movement of their tongue. So there is a…
Baby Sleep Schedule 0 – 12 Months
We’re all told as new parents that babies need to sleep. A lot. It’s important for their growth. Their mood. Their cognitive development. And let’s be honest, we parents need the sleep too! As a result, we’re told we need to ensure that our babies have a certain number of naps of calculated duration after…
The Haakaa Silicone Pump
What Is a Haakaa Breast Pump & How To Use it By Taya Griffin, IBCLC. Taya Griffin is a Lactation Consultant in the Toronto area with 14 years of experience helping parents achieve their own unique nursing goals. She adores teaching Oona’s Prenatal Breastfeeding Class and supporting breast / chestfeeding parents along their journey. …
Why lying with your legs up against the wall is beneficial when you’re pregnant
Hi mamas. I’m Olivia. I am one of the chiropractors at Oona. I just wanted to go through quickly why lying with your legs up against the wall is actually super beneficial. So we know that in pregnancy a lot of women are experiencing sciatic discomfort, low back pain, pelvic pain. You may start to…
