Whether you’re about to have a baby or planning a first birthday party, odds are you’re thinking about money a lot these days. momstown talks to an expert to help new parents figure out their finances before, during and after maternity leave
By Emma Reilly
I studied up on pregnancy, birth and baby care, figuring breastfeeding would sort itself out in a magical moment of mommy-baby bonding. Boy, was I wrong. But when it works, there’s nothing like it! Here’s what you need to know about breastfeeding
By Megan Powell
Seriously, no soft cheese or Caesar salad? I do some digging, and it turns out Canadian grocery-store eggs and pasteurized cheeses are safe when you’re pregnant. Smoked fish? Depends on what kind. Hot dogs? Who cares, because yuck
By Megan Powell
August is World Breastfeeding Month, and to help new moms, we’ve compiled top tips, tricks, myths debunked, and real mom stories from the frontlines! While it’s not always easy to breastfeed and we support every choice, we hope to help make it a bit easier for new moms with advice from the experts and from real moms like you.
Walmart has you covered with everything you need to keep your baby safe, with the Every Little Step program, and free shipping on everything you need – straight to your door!
Need a laugh from other women who can relate to you? We loved watching our favourite pregnancy parodies on YouTube. Here are the momstown top picks for funny pregnancy music videos!
Nursing any newborn is not only about giving that new baby the best nutrients, but also about making sure that breastfeeding moms put their own nutrition first. Here are some tips and snack ideas to help with milk production and stay healthy while feeding your baby.
The first year of being a mother is impossible to explain. Sometimes I try and sum it up and the best I can do is explain it like so: It has been the longest shortest best hardest craziest calmest most exhausting most exhilarating simplest most complicated most exciting least exciting joyful year of my life. Phewf. Really though, that’s the only way I can sort of try and describe it. It’s a total trip. Such a conflicted time, yet everything feels so natural. You’re so confused, but at the same time, when you feel your baby in your arms, so sure that this is exactly where you are supposed to be.
Many popular myths still endorse drinking alcohol as culturally acceptable when pregnant. Many people still believe alcohol is okay to consume in moderate amounts while pregnant. But the reality is there’s no safe time, amount or type of alcohol when you are pregnant.
Here are the top 5 pregnancy exercise myths, from Dara of Belly Bootcamp, still circulating around out there and the truth and reality about what’s safe when you’re expecting.
My sister Heather is about 3 weeks away from becoming a mom, and about to make me an auntie for the very first time! Because she has been there for me through everything in my life, I wanted to make sure I threw her a really nice baby shower. Also, throwing a great party on a budget is a challenge I always look forward to!
