Hello, Baby!
Congratulations! You have a little human on the way.
Hello Baby Program
This program is for CBU Students who are expecting or have a child up to two years of age.
Each family will be provided with up to 85$ worth of essential baby supplies. This amount will be given to 30 chosen applicants per semester and is available to students once per fiscal year (May 1st-April 30th).
Below is everything you need to know in the last few months leading up to their arrival and post-partum!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send an email to su_womenscentre@cbu.ca.
How to Write a Birth Plan
A birth plan is a way of communicating with the midwives, doctors, and nurses who care for you during labour. It tells them about what kind of labour you would like to have, what you would like to happen and what you would like to avoid, if possible. It also helps you understand what to expect. The most important part of a birth plan is that it’s things may not go according to plan, you may be recommended a course of action that you had not originally hoped for but is in the best interest of you and your baby.
For more information on how to write a birth plan click here: https://www.babycenter.ca/a544479/writing-a-birth-plan
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The idea of giving birth can be pretty scary, here are a couple links on how to prepare for labour, to hopefully make the experience a little bit easier for you and baby.
https://www.goodto.com/family/twenty-ways-to-have-an-easier-labour-73406
https://www.todaysparent.com/pregnancy/strategies-for-an-easier-labour/
https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-and-delivery/8-steps-to-a-less-stressful-labor/
Here is a few more links on what to expect and the stages of labour and delivery:
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After delivery you will need plenty of time to heal, and healing looks different for everyone. Here are a few links to help give you an idea of what that process may look like:
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag?
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Birth Plan
Flip-flops/slipper
Lip balm/hand cream
Electrolyte Drinks
Gum/Candy/Mints, Snacks!
Things to help you relax and pass the time (music, games, etc.)
Hair elastics
Hairbrush
Soap & shampoo
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Face wash and moisturizer
Deodorant
Extra pillow and blanket
Phone charger
Stress ball/Tens Machine
Sleep Mask/Earplugs
Loose Comfy Clothes
Nursing or comfy bras, old/cheap underwear & socks!
Soft toilet paper
Adult diapers/soft pads
Going home outfit
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Change for vending machine
Food or drinks
Comfortable clothing and PJs
Slippers or comfortable shoes
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Face wash and moisturizer
Deodorant
Extra pillow and blanket
Something to take photos
List of people to notify
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Zippered Sleepers (3 or 4 outfits)
Diapers & wipes
Scratch Mitts
Hat
Car seat
Receiving blankets or burp cloth
Belle Vie Birth & Baby
Sarah Landry
(BEd, LCCE, CIMI, DONA Trained Doula)
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre
Cape Breton University
Resources in Cape Breton
Amber Dawn Holistic Wellness
Evidence Based Education, Heart Based Services for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting
Cabot Physiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Health
Cape Breton Family Resource Centre
714 Alexendra Street
Sydney, NS B1S 2H4
JoAnna LaTulippe-Rochon, Executive Director
jlatulippe-rochon@familyplace.ca
Our Post-Partum Life
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
• Doula’s will often operate on a pay what you can basis if you are unable to afford their services!
Island Chiropractic and Family Wellness
Chiropractic care, Exercise classes
Baby Box University
Baby Box University, Safe Sleep, & a FREE Baby Box! (thesimpleparent.com)
Social Media Accounts to Follow
Evidence Based Birth (Instagram, Podcast, website): www.evidencebasedbirth.com
Mamastefit (Instagram: Childbirth Educators, Fitness Trainers, Doula
Prenatal Nutritionist (Instagram) - Dietitian
Nurture Neuroscience (Instagram/Facebook)
Media Resources
Books
The Birth Partner
Birthing From Within
Birth Without Fear
The Conscious Parent
The Baby Book
Podcasts
Birth Kweens
Evidence Based Birth
These is Where You Came From
Birth Without Fear
Apps You May Like
Ovia Pregnancy
Baby 2 Body
Sprout Pregnancy
Full Term Contraction Timer
Glow Nature
Hello Belly
Pregnancy Tracker: Baby Bump
Peanut
HiMommy Pregnancy Tracker
Preflife
What To Expect’s Pregnancy & Baby Tracker
Pregnancy +
The Bump
Video Resources
Jessica Hover: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQkB-S_uUSmHDXbNdg5Ijpg
Milena Ciciotti: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmDvEa2u0FO5NhH5x2FGZQ
Loeppkyslife: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzC6sU_TXq-p6xduslLWJHQ
Nurse Zabe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjMxZzlmJVmSzpJehnFiwzA
Sarah Lavonne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC14hksGNKLU5Ny8c145cuzw
Bridget Teyler: https://www.youtube.com/c/BridgetTeyler/featured
Megan Acuna: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4muUqNKvwclvaiDtxGSeg
Olivia Zapo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38AJkxglcpZ9k1CE7Tab-w
RnB Fam: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFBKtyRstY2fFhBkNeZA-fQ
Embers&Ash: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRJFZ_0hr99TFgCe6CXKQA
Brittany Baylyn: https://www.youtube.com/user/brittkneegirl1
Acaciacutie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lbqlKquDWwxqspn0WGjuA
Melanie Murphy: https://www.youtube.com/user/MelaNiieVideos
Beleaf In Fatherhood: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91hwYeQmsqOPsKGwzrt6uw
Abeeka Maze: https://www.youtube.com/user/Puppyzluv77