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30 Motherhood Moments Perfectly Illustrated By Artist Paula Kuka | DeMilked Every mother has her ups and downs when it comes to parenting. One minute your child might seem like a little angel, calmly sleeping in their crib, while another they may seem like the devil incarnate, throwing tantrums and testing the limits of your patience. And Australian artist Paula Kuka perfec...

So true ❤️

*** Update: I've learned that Jabina Coleman IBCLC was the person who coined the quote pictured here. Unfortunately, Facebook isn't letting me tag them, but I wanted to give them credit. ***

The day I had my cesarean, a family member visited me in the hospital. As she entered my room, she walked right past me and directly to my baby. I felt invisible. I needed love in that moment. I was at the beginning of what would be a long struggle post-partum and I needed to be seen.

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It takes a village to raise a child, but also to raise a mother. Motherhood is sometimes scary, overwhelming, lonely, tiring, exhausting and oh so hard. We need a village. People who can give us support, make us laugh, love us, telling us they've been there, giving us a smile - someone who holds us, the mothers. Be in that village, just like you need other moms, you need to be there for other moms too. ❤️

Well when you put it like that...

INDIGENOUS DOULA SCHOLARSHIP (2019)

Doula Training Canada is offering 10 scholarship to persons who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis).

Applications are now being accepted.

Final application deadline in Wednesday July 31st.

Scholarship include: full cost of membership and core certification in any 1 (ONE) program offered by DTC. Membership and certification includes access to all online modules and learning materials, mentorship with the DTC team, access to our online community of international doulas, exam fees, a paper copy of the program coursepack, and invitation to DTC member events.
Additional costs may include: required readings, educational unit costs, or travel to attend a workshop.

https://doulatraining.ca/about/scholarship-opportunities/?mc_cid=e973524f29&mc_eid=802a0e7f2f

It really feels like we’re in summer mode these days, which means a couple of my families are counting down to meet their babes very soon—yaaay! Here’s to long summer days, sweet memories made, and the precious gift of life. Happy long weekend, friends!

Feeling so humbled and grateful today. Just wanted to share my happy news: I’ve been added to the BC Aboriginal Association of Friendship Centres approved doula list!

Doula support is so valuable, providing emotional and physical support to women before and during labour and birth. I truly believe all women would benefit from having this support, and I’m so grateful for how this grant opens up this possibility for many!

From the BCAAFC website: “The BCAAFC and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are proud to jointly offer funding to cover the costs of birth doula and postpartum doula services for pregnant Aboriginal mothers and families, living in BC (both on and off reserve). This partnership works towards bringing birth closer to home and back into the hands of women.”

To learn more: http://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/introducing-the-doulas-for-aboriginal-families-grant-program

As always, I’m honoured to be on this path supporting women, their families and their precious babies. If you know anyone in Vancouver who is looking for accessible and caring birth doula support, please feel free to share 💛❤️🙏☺️

Introducing the Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program An overview of frequently asked questions about the program and the family registration form can be found on BCAAFC’s website at: http://www.bcaafc.​com/index.php/initiatives/doula-support-program​.

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Does anyone else think this sounds like a good idea?! 😂😂

The biggest gift family and friends can give a new mom 💛

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