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At Frame Fidelity, it is our mission to empower families with knowledge, through trusted and expert advice. Our blog – an extension of that mission – is here to help make caring for your health and the well-being of your family both fun and accessible. We hope you find our blog to be a powerful way to gain guidance and support.
From the team at Frame Fidelity


With the Summer Heat, Drinking More Water Could Be One of the Best Things You Do for Your Pelvic Health
With our superstar pelvic health physiotherapist, Agnes Budyn When people come to see me for pelvic floor physiotherapy, they're often surprised when I ask about one simple habit: How much water do you drink each day? Many people intentionally drink less because they're worried about urinary urgency or frequent bathroom trips. While this might seem like a good strategy, it can actually make bladder symptoms worse. When you're dehydrated, your urine becomes more concentrated.

Agnes Budyn
Jun 29


Carrying your baby: The everyday movement that can affect parents the most.
Carrying a baby may feel natural, but doing it repeatedly throughout the day can place a surprising amount of stress on the body. As babies grow, so do the physical demands on parents and caregivers. Many parents notice tension and soreness in the: ● Neck ● Shoulders ● Wrists ● Forearms ● Low back ● Hips One of the biggest culprits is carrying baby on the same side consistently. This pattern causes you to shift weight onto one hip or shoulder, which can lead to muscle imbalan

Dr. Sophie Smith
May 29


Understanding Latch Dysfunction: A Whole-Body Approach
With our fantastic pediatric Chiropractor, Dr. Karishma You may have been told to “just put the baby on the breast”—but quickly realized it’s not always that simple. Maybe the latch is painful. Feeds are taking up your entire day. Your baby seems frustrated, or never quite satisfied. What many parents don’t realize is that feeding is actually a highly coordinated skill between you and your baby—not just something that automatically “clicks.” Feeding is a Full-Body Effort, No

Dr. Karishma Kapoor
Mar 27


What Does a Lactation Consultant Do? A Complete Guide for New Parents.
With lactation and infant feeding specialist, Alicia Cerda What Does a Lactation Consultant Actually Help With? If you had asked me this a few years ago, I would have said: breastfeeding positions and latch. Even as a dietitian who had breastfeeding classes in school, that was my understanding. I thought a lactation consultant was someone you saw if your baby wouldn’t latch, or maybe to learn how to hold your baby at the breast. It wasn’t until I went through my own first b

Alicia Cerda
Mar 23


Scar release with the Dolphin Neurostim: A Gentle and Modern Approach to Healing
With our superstar Chiropractor, Dr. Mallory Scars tell a story - of healing, resilience, and recovery. But for many people, scars can also come with lingering discomfort, tightness, or even pain that affects how the body moves and feels. At Frame, we offer a gentle and effective approach to scar therapy using the Dolphin Neurostim - a non-invasive tool designed to support healing and restore comfort. Why Do Scars Cause Problems? While scars are a natural part of the healing

Dr. Mallory Samuels
Mar 23


The Power of Your Child’s Gut Microbiome
with the incredible Dr. Domenique Is your little one always sick? Do they struggle with eczema, allergies or asthma? Do they have trouble focusing or struggle with mental health challenges like anxiety? These common pediatric concerns all have one thing in common – your child’s gut health may need attention. It sounds weird at first. How does my child’s gut health impact all of these conditions? The answer: through the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is the collection of m

Dr. Domenique Barbaro
Feb 27


How Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Can Help with Prolapse
with our favorite Physiotherapist, Agnes Budyn If you’ve been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse—or suspect you might have it—you’re...

Agnes Budyn
Jun 25, 2025


Tummy Time is Play Time – How to make tummy time fun, easy, and a bonding experience for you and your baby
With our family chiropractor and resident baby whisperer, Dr. Shaila Callaghan As parents, we often focus on the big milestones —...

Dr. Shaila Callaghan
Jun 25, 2025


I'm Pregnant...Now What?
with our phenomenal doula and childbirth educator, Vera Thinking back to when I was pregnant with my first baby, there were many things...

Vera Kevic
May 14, 2025


Bootcamp Burpees After Baby? Think Again!
with our fabulous Pilates Instructor, Vina In today’s culture, there’s a lot of pressure to “snap back” or “bounce back” into shape after...

Vina Vo
May 14, 2025


Should I See a Lactation Consultant BEFORE My Baby Arrives?
with our incredible Lactation Consultant, Paola Vallarino For expecting parents, welcoming a baby is both thrilling and nerve-wracking....

Paola Vallarino
Feb 27, 2025


How to Fix Your Diastasis Recti
with our Pelvic and Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Agnes Budyn What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis Recti Abdominis (aka diastasis) is a...

Agnes Budyn
Feb 27, 2025


The Best Ways to Treat Blocked Breast Ducts
with our favorite Physiotherapist, Agnes Budyn Breastfeeding can be a wonderful way of feeding and connecting with your baby. And while...

Agnes Budyn
Nov 27, 2024


Fostering Secure Attachment
With our Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Doula, and New Parent Educator, Jaquie Dason At Frame Fidelity Family, we understand how...

Jaquie Dason
Nov 23, 2024


The Pesky 4-month Sleep Regression
With our Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Doula, and New Parent Educator, Jaquie Dason The 4-month sleep regression is a topic that...

Jaquie Dason
Nov 1, 2024


How to Know if Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk
Each feeding journey is unique but one thing you can be sure of is that baby has to eat!

Giselle Johnston
Oct 1, 2024
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