The Fourth Trimester, Honestly: A Nelson Doula's Guide to Your First Weeks with a Newborn
You spent months getting ready for the birth - but what about everything after? Here’s my honest guide to the fourth trimester: feeding, sleep, soothing, babywearing, and caring for you in those first weeks with a newborn.
Doula or No Doula? Hospital or Home? Your Guide to the Birth Decisions That Actually Make a Difference + Podcast
After my chat on the Root & Remedy Podcast, I'm breaking down the three big birth decisions in full: hiring a doula, birth setting, and birth plans
Freezer-Prep for Postpartum: My Go-To Lactation Cookies
Wide-awake at 3am and suddenly ravenous? Same. Here's my favourite postpartum lactation cookie recipe: nourishing, freezer-friendly, and one-handed-snack approved. Make a batch before baby arrives. 🍪
Birth Options in Nelson, BC: Hospital, Home Birth, and Transfer Considerations
Choosing where to give birth is one of the first big decisions of pregnancy - and in a smaller, rural community like Nelson, it can feel like there are different considerations. Let's walk through your hospital and home birth options together, so you can decide what feels right for you and your family.
Birth Pool & Labour Comfort Rentals in Nelson, BC: Everything You Need to Know
Rent a White Birth Pool, TENS Machine, Birth Ball & Peanut Ball Set, or The Birth Sling in Nelson, BC and the West Kootenays. Clear pricing, hospital-grade cleaning, and local-delivery available. Rentals available to everyone - with discounts for birth support clients.
Doulas, Midwives, and OBs in the West Kootenays: Who Does What?
A guide to maternity care in Nelson, BC and the West Kootenays. Learn the difference between midwives, family doctors, OBs, and doulas - what each one does, who provides care locally (including Kootenay Born, Apple Tree, Colibri, and Blue Heron Midwifery), and how to build a birth team that actually fits your needs.
OVRY x The Birth Laine: Pregnancy After Loss - Navigating the Emotional Reality of Trying Again
Trying to conceive after pregnancy loss can feel overwhelming, complex, and deeply emotional. In this post, I share what it can really feel like to try again after loss - and how to navigate this stage with support in Nelson, BC.
What to Expect When Giving Birth at Kootenay Lake Hospital (Nelson, BC)
If you’re pregnant and planning to give birth at the Maternity Unit at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC, you may be wondering what the experience will look like - especially if this is your first baby or first time at this hospital.
Home Birth Essentials Checklist (What You Actually Need + Free Download)
Preparing for a home birth? Download this doula-approved home birth essentials checklist with practical items, comfort tools, and trusted product recommendations.
Eco-Friendly Home Birth Swaps: Low-Plastic ✔️ Reusable ✔️ Doula-Approved.
Eco home birth essentials in Canada, including low-plastic, reusable and doula-recommended products for labour, birth, and postpartum care.
The Birth Laine x OVRY: The Mental & Practical Birth Preparation That Makes a Difference
Preparing for labour starts long before the first contraction. In this post, Birth Doula Laine Ferguson shares practical and mental strategies to help you feel confident and supported heading into birth.
5 Things to Put in Your Hospital Bag (That You Probably Already Own)
Preparing your hospital bag for birth in Nelson, BC? As a local birth doula, I encourage families to focus on comfort over Pinterest perfection. In this guide, I share five simple hospital bag essentials you likely already own - items that can help you feel grounded, prepared, and supported during labour and the early postpartum period.
The Birth Laine x OVRY: Let’s talk about Postpartum Fertility & Breastfeeding
Postpartum fertility isn’t always predictable. In collaboration with OVRY, I share what to know about ovulation while breastfeeding and making informed decisions about birth spacing.