I'm on the couch, my son sleeping on my bare chest, my tank top splotchy with breast milk that’s leaked and dried. The living room is quiet, filtered with soft afternoon light. A breastfeeding pillow still rests across my lap from his last feed. My breakfast plate sits empty on the side table beside a half-finished cup of coffee and an empty water bottle — I never imagined being this thirsty while breastfeeding...

Summer is nearly here! Sunshine, fresh air, outdoor experiences... and the worry about protecting ourselves and our little ones from sunburn and bug bites. As a naturopathic doctor focusing on matrescence, I know that navigating bug and sun protection with a new baby (or one on the way!) can add to the overwhelm...

Uncertain about what’s best for your baby around sleep? Wondering if sleep training is the right fit? Wanting to avoid sleep training?...

Depletion, anxiety and overwhelm are a common experience for today’s pregnant and new mothers. For generations women have been taught to...

Oxytocin is a hormone most often associated with birthing and breastfeeding, but its role expands beyond these specific experiences...

Is your baby showing signs of readiness for solid foods? Explore guidelines and false signs and avoid getting stuck in the mixed messages!

I had a teacher many years ago who said, we don't create, birth, feed or care for our babies with our heads...we mother with our bodies...

The skill of hand expression is an incredible tool for a mother – especially when she intends to exclusively breastfeed. By definition...

In recent years, tick populations moved into regions of Canada, bringing higher risk of infection with the variety of diseases they carry.

Homemade granola bars are a quick, simple option to prep on the weekend, so you have a healthy snack available while feeing your baby.

Resilience – simply defined – is the ability to respond and adapt to the events of life. It is our ability to stay up when life...

Over the years I've practiced as a naturopathic doctor, I've worked with many people navigating dairy intolerance. In my experience, it...

Have you seen them before? The ‘standard’ birth plan template – a series of categorized lists for creating your ultimate labour and birth...

Have you ever heard someone say 'You just have to learn how to quiet the mind.' and immediately thought 'That's impossible!'? I have....

Growing up, I learned about planning...creating a path towards my goals...It worked, until I embarked on my transition into motherhood.

Matrescence. Have you heard this term? It’s one that deserves much more presence in our conversations & learning about mothering...

In addition to private consultations (in-person + virtual) and group programs (virtual), I am collaborating with local businesses and...

Head cold, sinus congestion, nasal congestion and/or chest congestion keeping you or your little one from getting a good night sleep?...

‘Tis the season…for cold and flu bugs to to be passed around!  Are your defenses armed?  This month starts a two part series on giving...

Welcome to Well Rooted Breastfeeding. I'm so grateful you're here. You will be receiving an email from Practice Better to create a log in...