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Rooted in Wellness is a blog for expecting and new parents with honest answers, advice, stories, and articles around growing your family.

What To Do About Sore and Painful Nipples While Breastfeeding

Within the first few days, your nipples may feel sore or tender which can happen just as baby latches, but it should go away within the first minute and eventually stop. However, pain that is severe or continuous (you are cringing and your toes are curling!) and doesn’t go away is a sign that there is a problem.

Navigating the Realities of Newborn Sleep

There is no bigger transition in our lives than having a baby. Adjusting to the needs of a new little human can bring its challenges and learning curve. As a Postpartum Doula for the past 10 years, most of the families I have worked with end up needing some type of support around sleep. Not only are new parents navigating their baby’s changing sleep and feeding patterns, they are also figuring out their new normal and how they as parents can get the amount of sleep they need to function.

Postpartum Recovery Tips: For Your Body and Mind

Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being! After 9 months of waiting, you were probably excited to finally be home with your new baby. While much of your focus and energy during these early weeks and months are on your baby, remember that you also need to take care of yourself, too. Generally, most birth givers are cleared for sex and exercises by their doctor or midwife at the 6-week postpartum check-up appointment. Yet, a body that grows another human for 9 months can take much longer to heal and is in many ways forever changed not just physically but emotionally too.

Craniosacral Therapy for Babies and Children

We see a lot of babies and children here at Rooted Family Wellness Centre for a variety of reasons. One of the more common reasons is to see our Osteopathic Manual Therapists and Registered Massage Therapists who utilize a range of techniques including stretching, massage and other gentle techniques such as craniosacral therapy. Cranial techniques are safe, gentle and are very effective when treating young children and newborn infants.

Cesarean Section Scar Release Therapy

Rooted Family Wellness Centre is the only clinic in the Ottawa area that offers Microcurrent Point Stimulation Cesarean Scar Release Therapy! This therapy is provided by our registered healthcare practitioners which may be eligible for coverage under your extended healthcare benefits.

How a Lactation Consultant can help you reach your breastfeeding goals

Breastfeeding is a continuous learning curve that you and your baby must navigate as you both learn to nurse. It can be a wholesome experience that solidifies your bond, and further connects you to your baby in the postpartum period. However, breastfeeding takes a lot of skill and patience from both the parent and the baby as you both figure out what works best for you. Often it is normal to feel like you are not on the same page as your baby, and struggle with finding that perfect balance between what works for you both.That is where a Lactation Consultant steps in.