Today is a big episode! Our very first guest! I am thrilled to introduce Lauren Graff, a Sales Representative with Knowledge First Financial, who will be helping us explore the very important subject of starting an RESP for your children. Lauren explains a lot of dense information in an easy to understand manor. The two programs Lauren referred to …

Description of how to hold a baby! Like anything in life this is something that will only get easier with practice! I go over tips and tricks and 4 specific holds! You’ve got this! If you have any questions I can be reached at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com

Today’s episode is a little different, we are focusing on changing the negative language that can be used when discussing the female reproductive organs during and after birth. We want to empower birth parents and make sure they are getting all the respect they deserve! @ainsleyk.rmt.doula akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com…

Today’s episode is all about what we can do to help brand new parents during this time. What we can do to help when you can’t be there to help. If you need to reach out to me I can be found at @ainsleyk.rmt.doula on Instagram and my email is akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com

Today we go over one of the many challenges that a breastfeeding parent faces during their journey Mastitis. We discuss signs and symptoms, treatment, risk factors and prevention. As always if you want to reach out to me you can find me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or email me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com…

Rub-a-dub-dub get the tub it’s time for your babies first bath! I know this can feel scary and overwhelming and your news little bundle of joy can be very wiggly and squiggly but I promise you can do this and they are okay! In this episode we cover how to give your baby their sponge bath at home while you are waiting for their umbilical cord to hea…

This short episode touches on things that you can do ahead of time when you are trying to conceive. If you need to reach me you can find me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or by email at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com

Very quick episode for a very quick answer! YES it is important to take your vitamins! And yes you should start taking them before you conceive if you are planning to start trying! If you have any questions or topic suggestions please message me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or email me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com…

In today’s episode we go over the APGAR scoring system. We look at what the APGAR test is, how it’s done and what it means long term for your baby. If you have any questions or topic suggestions I can be found on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or by email at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com

Today’s episode is a continuation of last weeks list I wish I had Known list only this time we focused on the postpartum period. If you need to contact me the best ways are akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com or on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula

This is the first of two episodes on the “ I wish u had known” lists of topics collected by new moms. If you have any questions or want to hear one of these topics in more detail please email me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com or on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula

If you have anything else that you thought was a great item to have with you in labour please message me at akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com or on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula

This is a big one guys! Today I am going over what the body and the mind goes through in each part of labour and how it might make the birthing parent feel. We will also cover what a partner can be doing to help. This is a very important subject and is often better understood with a more visual explanation so please stay tuned for details on my up …

I know that this can be a very sensitive and dividing subject so my goal was to provider the listener with an unbiased and non judgmental episode giving out some facts. As always if you wish to reach me I can be found on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula or my email akirkpatrick.rmt@gmail.com

Talking about vaginal bleeding after birth. **** Please contact me if you have and comments or questions. @ainsleyk.rmt.doula on Instagram

In today’s episode we cover what the potential benefits and positive side effects of getting an epidural can be. This is purely for education and to help people form informed choices for themselves in labour and delivery. If you have any questions please find me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula

In part 3 we are taking a look at some of the risks associated with getting an Epidural during child birth. Again this is not meant to be a commentary on wether or not I think people should or should not get an epidural only to help educate people considering it. If you have any questions please reach out to me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula…

* there is some extras noises in the audio today! I’m really sorry it this bothers anyone too much! *This episode is part 1 of 3 on epidurals. Today is all about educating people on what it is and how they will give it to you. If you have any questions you would like to hear a podcast about Message me on Instagram @ainsleyk.rmt.doula…

In today’s episode we talk about your babies taste buds, preferences later in life and which foods to avoid and which ones to consume during pregnancy. And despite what I say in the episode my Instagram is @ainsleyk.rmt.doula

In this episode we talk more about what a Doulas responsibilities are and what we would discuss in our second pre labour visit

This is part one of two episodes discussing what a Doula actually does before during and after labour

First episode!! This is my first episode of my new podcast discussing people’s questions about pregnancy, labour and delivery, and what comes next. I figured for this one I would start at the very beginning ( I hear it’s a very good place to start). Pregnancy tests! Now I know that technically taking a pregnancy test is not actually the beginning o…

An introduction to me Ainsley and my brand new podcast about what you need to know about pregnancy, labour and delivery, and what comes next. Answering real questions from real people about everything baby!