Mile’s Circuit
This page provides a step-by-step guide for pregnant people to help their baby move into an optimal position for birth.
Working With Nurses
This document is written for nurses to help them understand the role of a professional doula in a hospital setting.
Pregnancy and Substance Use
This document is a Harm Reduction Toolkit for Pregnancy and Substance Use. It provides detailed, evidence-based harm reduction information for various substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, and tobacco/nicotine. The resource also guides individuals on navigating prenatal care, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period while emphasizing the right to quality perinatal care.
Perineal Stretching
This infographic explains the purpose and technique of perineal stretching, also known as perineal massage. It explains that the practice helps prepare the vaginal opening for the stretching sensation during crowning, listing when to start, how often, and the 3-direction technique for performing the massage.
Hospital Bag(s) List
This document is a detailed Hospital Bag List for parents preparing for labour and birth. The list is separated into sections for Labour and Recovery, covering items for the Birthing Parent, the Baby, and additional comfort/personal items. It includes practical suggestions for clothing, hygiene, snacks, and important documents like the Birth Preference Sheet.
Birth Travel Checklist
This resource provides a practical checklist for preparing and packing a hospital bag in preparation for travelling to give birth.
Born on the Land With Helping Hands
This resource helps mothers prepare for the baby's arrival, offering guidance rooted in Inuit women's midwifery practices and cultural wisdom.
B.R.A.I.N.S. Resource
This document introduces the B.R.A.I.N.S. acronym tool to guide parents and support persons in medical decision-making during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The acronym stands for Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Instincts/Intuition, Nothing/Not Now, and Space. The resource also includes a reflection guide for partners and support persons to prepare for labour together.