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Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Coping Strategies
Understanding the causes, symptoms, coping strategies, and treatment options for dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER).
Loree Siermachesky
Mar 147 min read
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG): When Nausea and Vomiting is More Than Morning Sickness
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and is more than morning sickness.
Loree Siermachesky
Mar 16 min read
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Understanding Group B Strep, Testing and Management Options, and Risks to Your Newborn
Group B Strep testing and management options in labour and birth.
Loree Siermachesky
Feb 237 min read
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Managing Rhesus Factor Incompatibility in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know about Rh-sensitivity and WinRho Injection
Managing Rhesus Factor Incompatibility in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Rh-sensitivity and WinRho.
Loree Siermachesky
Feb 235 min read
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A Loree Story: Why She's "The" Medicine Hat Doula
Loree's knowledge about pregnancy, labour, birth, babies, and breastfeeding is unparalleled.
Geneva Weaver
Feb 214 min read
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Gestational Diabetes: Understanding the Risks and Managing Your Health During Pregnancy
Pregnant women should have information about gestational diabetes, the testing process, potential complications and management options.
Loree Siermachesky
Feb 206 min read
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Two Childbirth Education Tools Every Pregnant Mom Should Know: B.R.A.I.N. and B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
Two Childbirth Education Tools Every Pregnant Mom Should Know: B.R.A.I.N. and B.R.E.A.T.H.E.
Loree Siermachesky
Feb 123 min read
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The ABC's of Pregnancy Discomforts
Welcome to our ABC's of pregnancy discomforts guide at Medicine Hat Doula.
Loree Siermachesky
Feb 58 min read
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The Truth About Prophylactic Vitamin K for Newborns: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Prophylactic vitamin K administration to newborns is often surrounded in misinformation and myth, despite its importance.
Loree Siermachesky
Jan 85 min read
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Understanding Uterine Involution: What Happens to Your Body After Giving Birth
Involution is the contraction of the uterus after delivery to prevent blood loss.
Loree Siermachesky
Jan 52 min read
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The Risks of Relying on Social Media for Pregnancy and Birth Advice
Social media is a place for social interaction and community, but your healthcare provider is for medical advice and guidance.
Loree Siermachesky
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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The 4 Misconceptions of Doulas
Many new parents think they know what the role of a doula is, but many others have plenty of misconceptions.
Loree Siermachesky
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Unlocking the Benefits of N.O.R.A. Tea: The Ultimate Herbal Remedy for Pregnant Women
NORA tea provides herbal benefits to support women throughout pregnancy and early postpartum.
Loree Siermachesky
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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Postpartum Mental Health Strategies: A Professional Guide to Overcoming the Unknown
Overcoming postpartum mental health issues as a new mother.
Loree Siermachesky
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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The Rollercoaster of Emotions: A Doula's Perspective of Pregnancy
Embrace the emotional rollercoaster that is pregnancy.
Loree Siermachesky
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Unveiling the Ultimate Labour Pain Relief Guide: A Must-Have Handbook for Expectant Parents and Pregnant Moms
Understanding pain relief in labour.
Loree Siermachesky
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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The Role of the Hormone Relaxin in Pregnancy
Understanding the role of relaxin during pregnancy.
Loree Siermachesky
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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