Nested Holistic

06/01/2026

Being in birth work for over 13 years, I wasn't all that surprised by the level of intervention women are experiencing in pregnancy and birth based on the recent birth survey I am compiling. What I was interested to explore was how women felt about their experience and their choices. And did they feel like they were given balanced information to make informed decisions regarding the care and interventions they were consenting to.

In my opinion often women are sold on overstated benefits and understated risks to intervention.

in the recent birth survey 30.8% felt they were NOT given adequate information regarding benefits and risks to routine ultrasounds, despite the fact they had consented to multiple during their pregnancy! And to be honest I am very curious to see for those that did feel they received adequate information, would they really be able to define or recall a specific risk explained to them?

If you haven't had a chance to complete the questionnaire please see the link below! https://forms.gle/snH2oR3ibjKqZf846

05/27/2026

Birth Reflections is a 120 min session via Proton Meet, Zoom or FaceTime to process, reflect, connect the dots and integrate your birth experience.

With 1 out of 3 women describing their experience as traumatic, many are entering into Motherhood anxious, hyper vigilant, stressed and overwhelmed. Many feel they didn't even know what really happened to them.

On the contrary, some women feel ecstatic, empowered and want to share about their experience. To tap into that energy, integrate and continue to harness it into Motherhood.

No matter how wonderful or difficult your birth experience was, being witnessed and sharing your story is one of the most important parts in feeling whole postpartum.

Each session includes personalized discussion tailored to your specific circumstances, with follow-up resource links where relevant. If you have your medical records available for this session it can also be very helpful.

Learn more about this session https://nestedbirth.com/birth-1

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05/25/2026

Private in home Comfort Measure session.
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These sessions offer a combination of information about physiology, what to expect as labour progresses, tips, tools, techniques for comfort, we discuss benefits, risks and alternatives to intervention, birth plans, and planning for postpartum, as well extra considerations for postpartum after medical interventions during birth.
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Husband and partners report that these sessions helped them feel more confident in what to expect, how to support in labour and what to do in the early days and weeks post-birth!
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Sessions are approx 2 hrs, include a special labour kit
Evenings get booked up quickly, I have the following dates available:

June 11th 7-9pm
June 22 6:30-8:30pm
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Looking for a virtual option? I am now offering a prenatal strategy bundle, find out more on https://nestedbirth.com/birth-1

05/22/2026

now offering virtual support in a few different options!

https://nestedbirth.com/birth-1

05/20/2026

The responses have been rolling in and I'm so thankful for everyone who has completed the questionnaire so far! I am going to leave the link open for another week or two so please take a moment to fill out or share with any family or friends that have given birth in Ontario in the last 5 years.

So far 40.3% used Regulated Midwives
33.8% OB
19.4% Family Dr
and the balance was made up of specialists and alternative

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Please note while I am compiling data and stats, I am also reading every individual response and honouring each with the respect and reverence that every mother and baby deserve. Their story, their journey. Thank you again for sharing these with me!

https://forms.gle/biPuuy191M5QTZem6

05/19/2026

What breastfeeding support looks like in our postpartum sessions:

* nervous system regulation and co-regulation for mama & baby
* lymphatic movement (important for everyone, especially important in the early days and weeks after medication/intervention during the birth)
* nourishment and hydration including galactalogues
* homeopathic remedies, herbs and tincture for specific issues and on individual basis
* positions, latching, techniques to achieve your breastfeeding goals
* bodywork for mama and baby

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Postpartum sessions 1.5- 2 hrs, virtual or in person options, individual or packages available. Regardless of your care provider, these are not clinical sessions but designed to fill the gaps of regulated maternity services.
https://nestedbirth.com/

photo via bertillepics

05/14/2026

Yes!

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My blog post today explores an important ethical principle that should underpin decisions in maternity care, but isn't often discussed.

The precautionary principle.

It once played an important role in health care, but its use seems to have been eroded as the culture of maternity care has changed.

In my blog post, I look at what the precautionary principle is, how it used to function, and what its erosion means for women, babies, and those who care for them.

Read it at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/whatever-happened-to-the-precautionary-principle/

05/11/2026

A few years ago I did a questionnaire about what it's like to birth in our community and I would love to update for a project I'm working on. Would you take a few minutes to complete and share with friends and family that have given birth in Southwestern Ontario? It's anonymous! With gratitude 🙏

What was your experience like, your feedback is appreciated!

05/01/2026

Understanding physiology and the impact when we deviate from it!

Neuroscientist Nils Bergman in conversation with Toni Harman: By separating mothers from newborns, are maternity health systems being designed around biology… or around convenience?

08/26/2025

The power in the choosing is that we unlock the ability to transform.

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Join us over at Mothers Circle for information, resources, videos and more about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nestedmotherscircle