How an Occupational Therapist Can Help You as a Parent
The “occupational” part of Occupational Therapy can be confusing to most of us. We spent some solid time picking the brain of our Occupational Therapist, Teddie Buchner, to get to the bottom of it so that we can all better understand how an Occupational Therapist can help you and your family. So, What the heck…
Are There Toxins in Pre-Made Baby Food?
As parents, we are all trying to do what’s best for our children – and sometimes that includes giving them pre-made baby food or packaged snacks. But the scary part is that unbeknownst to most of us, these foods may contain heavy metals that are toxic to the infant and child’s developing brain. Toxins &…
What Happens at a Prenatal Chiro Appointment
Dr. Sarah Mickeler, Chiropractor and Oona’s Founder and CEO, shows us what happens during a prenatal chiropractic appointment. Hey guys, so I think that there’s a lot of misconceptions about what happens in a chiropractic appointment for prenatal. And admittedly, at Oona, we do things differently than other clinics do. So, I wanted to give you…
Infant & Baby Sleep with Dr. Denise Gassner
Hello, everyone’s waving, nice to see you. I’m coming to you from the floor of my daughter’s room because working from home you have to make some concessions. I think everybody probably can appreciate what that is like right now. So that’s yeah, that’s my background that you’re seeing. Welcome. I will just tell you…
The Benefits of Choline During Pregnancy
Have you heard of choline? It’s one of many essential nutrients that we need during pregnancy but that doesn’t get a whole lot of press, so most of us don’t know much about it. Benefits of Choline During Pregnancy During pregnancy, Choline is important for the following reasons: #1 – it is involved in brain…
Health Benefits of a Chest & Breast Massage
They come in all different sizes. We dress them up, we dress them down. We love them and we hate them… Yes, I’m talking about breasts. When we think of massage wellness, we often think of a relaxing treatment: closing our eyes and mentally floating away to our favourite places. For others, it’s a session…
How to Clear a Blocked Milk Duct that Won’t Unclog
Clogged milk ducts can feel as small as little marbles or as large as golf balls in your breasts. They are often uncomfortable – tender to touch or even painful. Sometimes the skin is red and hot where the blockage is. If left alone, a clogged duct can sometimes lead to mastitis which is a…
Stretches & Exercises to Relieve Hip Pain During Pregnancy
Hip pain is common in pregnancy — it affects up to 32% of pregnant people and unfortunately is often accompanied by other aches and pains, such as low back discomfort and pelvic pain. While many pregnant people begin experiencing discomfort in the third trimester (28+ weeks pregnant), it can really begin anytime in pregnancy, as…
6 Tips for Chestfeeding or Breastfeeding Your Newborn
Congratulations on your new arrival! After a long wait your little one is in your arms. This is an exciting time, yet there are often lots of questions, learning curves and likely lack of sleep. It is a big transition for many. Breastfeeding and chestfeeding is natural but it is also a learned process for…
Baby Sleep is No Joke – Tips from a Sleep Expert
I don’t know about you, but I vividly remember being an expectant mother. I was nervous, yet ready to embrace this transformative new role – and yet I was confronted constantly with nonchalant (though well-intentioned) remarks about the sleep I was no longer going to receive. “Sleep now before the baby comes, because you’re never…
Folic Acid Vs. Folate: Which One is Better for Pregnancy?
When it comes to preconception and prenatal health, folate is king. This is not common knowledge but it should be, and here’s why. Vitamin B9, also known as folate, is a nutrient that is involved in a number of vital functions. It is most commonly known for preventing neural tube defects but is also involved…
