A Crafty Postpartum Doula

The blog of a doula who Knits and Crochets!

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Wishing all fathers a very Happy Fathers Day! #fathersday2021 #dads #❤️dad (at Thornhill, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWPcEcAbPK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Early bird registration running out soon ! As the weather is soooooo nice I’m going to extend the early bird offer by another week ! Register by the 16th of June to get 5% the course fees of $600. It’s a great deal as it also comes with a year’s membership to CAPPA which is a USD 75 value! Don’t hesitate- visit my website through the link⬆️ above. I am available to chat if you have any questions at all! #ppdoulatraining #cappacpd #cappanetworking #trainwithme #doulasupport #doingthedoula #❤️parents #supportingparents #supportingbreastfeeding #supportingmamas #supportingbabies #4thtrimester #educatingparents #empoweringparents #evidencebasedcare #infosupport #emotionalsupport #physicalsupport (at Starbucks Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1abXuAtuH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Wishing all Buddhists a Happy Vesak Day! Celebrating Buddha’s life and his teachings. I was brought up a Buddhist and live my life according to his teachings as much as I can. Loving kindness to all living beings. Here’s a favourite quote ,”Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” Buddha Have a blessed Vesak Day! #vesakday #vesak2021 #buddhasbirthday #compassion #lovingkindness #wayoflife (at Thornhill, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPUg39NAP_z/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Mothers Day to All Mothers ! May your day be filled with loveliness from start to end! I give thanks to my mum for giving birth to me and giving me the chance to be a mother! I give thanks to all mothers who gave me the privilege to support them through labour and childbirth and the early days of parenthood. Thank you all for being part of my life ❤️ #mothersday #mothers #❤️#gratefuldoula #doulasupport #getspoiled #momsspecialday https://www.instagram.com/p/COo4cWoAfdG/?igshid=1rnoelb7mpwf8

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A little more about Andrea, one of out doulas at Cherryblossom Doulas Inc. Andrea’s call to postpartum doula and newborn care support came after spending over 20 years as a trained career nanny for infants and toddlers, working for many diverse families. So it was natural for her to make the transition into the doula world. She is a CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula. She is always attending workshops and trainings to strengthen her knowledge, further her education and support her families to the best of her ability. “I am honored every single time a family invites me into their postpartum space during this vulnerable time. New babies can be hard. Sleep deprivation can be hard. Emotions can be hard. I have one goal: to provide the evidence-based professional, practical and loving care. I promise to listen as you share. Answer as you question. And lift you up when the challenges pull you down, supporting all your choices without judgment.” Our clients love Andrea and the care and support she gives! No surprise there, as we love Andrea too! #❤️ #ppdoula #newborncarespeciaist #doulasupport #transitiontoparenthood #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingjourney #parenting #transitiontoparenting #empoweringparents #educatingnewparents #nonjudgemental #newbornsleeptips newbornsleepadvice #normalisingbreastfeeding normalisingnewbornsleep #4thtrimester #calming #reassuring #moneywellspent #bestdecision #trusted #honoured (at Cherry Blossom Doulas Inc) https://www.instagram.com/p/COoadbGAOzb/?igshid=8a1l99pssdnq

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Cherry Blossom Doula celebrates International Day of the Midwife!! Having once been a midwife herself, Suyin had the privilege of supporting pregnant individuals through their pregnancies, labours, childbirth and their postpartum period. Midwives play such an important role in improving health and outcomes for pregnancy and birth. Suyin is honoured to have been a midwife and continues to support and admire the work midwives do everyday. #internationaldayofthemidwife #midwifelife #retiredmidwife #babies #parents #pregnancy #pregnantpersons #safepregnancy #improvinghealth #improvingoutcomes #improvinglives #vocation #passion #❤️ (at Cherry Blossom Doulas Inc) https://www.instagram.com/p/COf3v4MD2Zp/?igshid=1sbvfdqakj477

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@andrealorenzo288 is one of our doulas who works hard at supporting and caring for our clients. I had the privelege of training her and supporting her journey to becoming a CAPPA Certifies Postpartum Doula. Andrea has many years of caring for babies and children in her capacity as a nanny in the past. Becoming a doula was a natural progression for her. Her passion for this work is clear. Constantly improving her knowledge and experience with every client she supports. She puts parents at ease, empowers them and helps them transition smoothly to parenthood. She is also a good cook and can cook a mean ginger fried rice for our Asian clients! We are so happy to receive amazing testimonials from our clients. It’s the best thank you we can receive ❤️😊🥰. #postpartumsupport #babycare #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeeding #parenthood #parentalsupport #empowering #newparenteducation #❤️#doulaservices #passionateaboutwhatwedo #onlythebestforthebest (at Starbucks Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/COfo8RtAnUn/?igshid=1a9efch0f6i2b

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We work hard at Cherry Blossom Doulas and our sister company @thornhilldoulassleepconsulting because we have a passion for the work we do. We strive to deliver the best support we can to new and not so new parents! We love imparting our knowledge and empowering parents to care for their babies and children confidently! You can trust us to only deliver the best support you’ll find in the GTA. For all your postpartum doula, sleep coaching and new parent educational needs - contact us or click on the link in the bio. #postpartumdoulasupport #doulacare #newparenteducation #Cappacertified #babies #parents #parenting #breastfeedingsupport #infantsleep #sleepcoach #sleepconsulting #holisticsleepmethods #empowering #knowledge #reassuring #calming #babycareneeds (at Sisleyforhondst / Sisley Honda Ev) https://www.instagram.com/p/COfgoXdgwNT/?igshid=1cmw1v5m0g2zi

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Wishing everyone a Very Happy Valentine’s Day... sending lots of ❤️❤️❤️ from me to you all... just in case you may need some of my support and expertise in the coming months, here is a schedule that may be useful for you ... August/September - seek New Parent 101 @thornhilldoulassleepconsulting ...... September - consider postpartum doula support and contact @cherryblossomdoulas or @doulaworksppandsleep .................... November - happy days ... contact me for newborn sleep optimizing............... May - seek us out again if needed for sleep coaching @thornhilldoulassleepconsulting ....... If the idea of a baby is not on your books, have a great day doing lovely lovey things and know I am sending lots of love and lovey thoughts to one and all ❤️💕❤️💕❤️🥰😘. #valentines #babies #doulasupport #postpartumdoulasupport #newparentsupport #newbornsleeptips #sleepoptomising #holisticgentlesleep https://www.instagram.com/p/CLQuOY5gB1B/?igshid=1wm848o95cspq

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How beautiful is this - so tranquil. Sharing a bit of Jersey with you courtesy of my sister-in-law, @barefootklm . If you’re stressed out and need a break, watch this for a bit, breathe in and out deeply and reset. If the lock downs are getting to you, close your eyes, listen to the babbling brook and imagine yourself there by the bank, soaking in the sunshine ☀️. #breathe #taketimeoutforyou #resetyourmind #❤️ #jersey https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9hqllAMix/?igshid=xrwayb8fta2e

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Final workshop for this week on the Client Attraction Revolution. Learning about my business life jar and what my rocks, pebbles and sand are!!!! Such a revelation ! Thank you @babyembusinessacademy for this opportunity to learn and progress! Am stoked for 2021!! #babyembusinessacademy #futureproofingmybusiness #doingthework https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbod-2gcAE/?igshid=1wej9qbt5re8m

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Some get well soon flowers that arrived today ! Feeling loved, cared for and thought about ! All good feelings for a speedy recovery! #grateful #postspinalsurgery #loved #resting #backonmyfeetsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_oAz4gKXV/?igshid=1pqxyf1brjpr7

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From wok to table... a spicy fried vermicelli with collard greens, carrots, celery and mushroom with ginger, and seared salmon. Topped with sliced omelette. Super yummy, like a Singapore spicy fried vermicelli with a twist of my own. One of my favourite things to do as a doula is to cook for my clients, and one dish meals are the quickest yet nutritious! Many have sampled my noodle dishes.... no complaints so far! Om nom nom #pescetarian #vegetables #wholsomehomecookedmeals #oodlesofnoodles #feedtheworld https://www.instagram.com/p/CHwDS0QgbPa/?igshid=ujbjzm35flt0

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Finally offering Sleep Optimising at Cherry Blossom Doulas Inc.! This is a picture of baby Connor. Sleeping as he is born with the ability to sleep! #sleepconsulting #babysleep #sleep #sleepoptimising #holisticsleepcoaching #sleepforparents #pregnancysleepcoaching (at Thornhill, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEvZhdng1Io/?igshid=kckr7zicv12j

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Bee power remedies and food for my body and soul! Thank you @Madison Wine for your thoughtful and generous gift. #honey #beepollen #naturalremedies #naturesbest #grateful https://www.instagram.com/p/CCr55CngRtT/?igshid=ku0h8j9fb5gv

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Balcony garden harvest of banana peppers and spicy salad leaves! ❤️ #growingmyownfood #spiceinmylife #nurturingnature https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGruVJgmMc/?igshid=1wtnbbs8yqidh

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Canadian service berries on @Canada Day! Happy Canada Day 🎉🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🎉 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGrWMAATPX/?igshid=a2k5ac0p3e11