Debunking Common Myths About Doulas
Written by: Sadna, Doula & Founder of Daisy Doula Birth Services When you think Doulas what comes to mind? There are a LOT of myths and preconceived notions out there about Doula’s which unfortunately deters mothers and families from accessing the valuable support they need to have a positive birth and postpartum experience. 1) “Doula’s […]
Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
I know what you are thinking…there is so much to balance during pregnancy, and you’re asking me to be active. Between the nausea, planning, working, discomfort and lack of sleep, where is there possibly time to workout? If I do excerice, how so I exercise safely in pregnancy? Working with a professional prior to pregnancy […]
The truth about retinol
Thought you were using top performing (& top dollar) anti-aging products, maybe it’s time to think again…. A commonly used ingredient in skincare products, specifically anti-aging ones is retinol. Retinol is a vitamin A derivative and is “naturally” derived but yet what you thought was helping prevent fine lines and wrinkles, may actually be harming […]
Cleaner sunscreen – how to choose wisely
There are different types of sunscreen…who knew. Not all sunscreen is created equal with some brands being cleaner than others. I will be honest, I have always known to get my sunscreen at the drugstore and never questioned what I was putting on my body. In fact, I thought I was doing myself a favour […]
SPF Protection – Are higher SPFs better?
What does SPF even stand for?! Now that we know a little bit more about chemical-based sunscreens and mineral-based sunscreens (see ins & outs of sunscreen post if you missed it), let’s take a deeper dive into SPF! If you missed this blog, it may be a good introduction to this. SPF stands for […]