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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.

Walking for a Cause: Understanding Flora's Walk and Its Impact on Maternal Mental Health

Flora's Walk is more than just a fundraising event; it's a movement dedicated to supporting families through the perinatal period and raising awareness about the importance of maternal mental health. By participating in Flora's Walk or supporting the cause in other ways, you can help make a difference in the lives of new parents and ensure that every family has access to the support and resources they need to thrive. Together, we can break the stigma surrounding maternal mental health and create a world where every parent receives the care and support they deserve.

Finding Balance Through Mindfulness: A Guide to Meditation Practice

Explore the transformative power of mindfulness meditation in our latest blog post. Discover its benefits for mental well-being, learn how to integrate mindfulness into daily life, and debunk common myths. Join us on this journey to inner peace and collective healing.

Seasonal Allergies in Ottawa - A Naturopathic Approach

With spring comes seasonal allergies. Naturopathic Doctors provide holistic solutions through nutritional advice, often there is a combination of modalities such as nutritional advice along with natural supplements and possibly other modalities such as homeopathy, botanical medicine, Bowen Therapy, and acupuncture that might also be part of a seasonal allergy protocol.

Top 3 Tips on How New Parents can Incorporate Mindfulness Meditation Into Their Day

Navigating the whirlwind of new parenthood can be both beautiful and overwhelming. In this blog, we'll explore three practical tips to help new parents integrate mindfulness meditation into their daily routines, fostering greater peace and connection amidst the chaos.

Nurturing Little Ones: A Guide to Infant Feeding in Ottawa

Welcoming a new baby into the family brings immense joy and a flurry of new responsibilities. One of the most vital aspects of caring for your newborn is ensuring they receive proper nutrition. In this blog, we'll explore the essentials of infant feeding, offering insights and tips to support parents on this rewarding journey.

Fire Cupping: A Hot Trend in Wellness

Explore the ancient healing art of fire cupping! This traditional Chinese therapy promotes relaxation, relieves muscle tension, and boosts overall well-being. Learn more about its benefits and what to expect during a session.

Nurturing Cervical Health: A Guide to Screening and Support

By understanding screening guidelines, addressing discomfort with the help of a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, and fostering open communication, we can all contribute to a community that prioritizes and supports cervical well-being. Remember, your health matters, and screening is a vital step towards nurturing a healthier, happier you.

Beyond the Birth: Nurturing New Beginnings with In-Home Support

Becoming a parent is a profound and life changing journey. The arrival of your baby (or babies, if you have more than one) is a moment filled with awe, as you welcome this tiny human into the world. Yet, the postpartum adjustment period, often referred to as "the fourth trimester," can be both intimidating and anxiety-inducing. Having the right support could help you actually enjoy the early weeks of your baby's life rather than being filled with anxiety and self doubt. Often, just a visit or two is all that families need to feel reassured and supported as they care for their baby.

Breaking the Block: Nurturing Wellness with Ultrasound Therapy for Blocked Milk Ducts

Breast and chest feeding parents often face challenges, including the discomfort of blocked milk ducts. Ultrasound therapy emerges as a promising solution to alleviate these symptoms, playing a crucial role in timely intervention to prevent inflammatory conditions like mastitis or breast abscesses. The strategic use of ultrasound not only relieves immediate distress but also fortifies the resilience of the breastfeeding experience.

Exploring the Power of Play Therapy: A Guide for Families

Play therapy can be beneficial to everyone, regardless of the circumstance, but it can be especially helpful for children who are struggling to express how they feel or who may be grappling with their social skills. Children look forward to engaging in play and, consequently, look forward to sessions with their counsellor!

Discover the Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: From Fire Cupping to Acu-Magnet Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote health and wellbeing. It involves a range of practices, including herbal medicine, and dietary therapy, as well as manual therapies such as fire cupping, scraping, moxa, tuina, acupressure, ear seeds, acu-magnet therapy and acupuncture needling.

Untangling the Mystery of Tongue Ties: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

A tongue tie can manifest in different degrees of severity, ranging from mild restrictions to more significant impairments. Infants with tongue ties may experience difficulties with breastfeeding, as the limited range of tongue movement can hinder their ability to latch properly. It can also contribute to symptoms of reflux. If you are experiencing pain with breastfeeding or your baby is having trouble latching or getting enough breastmilk, this is a sign that something is not working properly.

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