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
One dad crunches some numbers to show his wife he really DOES value her. Also catching our eye today: Tips to make the most of mom-to-mom sales; breastfeeding and food reactions; and a Passover explainer
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
Bosoms up! Sometimes, a nursing mama just needs a girly drink. And what’s girlier than boob juice? momstown’s cocktail experts figure out whether breast is, in fact, best
But no thanks to the breastmilk facial; And Hilary Duff talks about green hair and a famous bikini photo
By Sonia Verma
Restaurant staff upset by eating, and a call to unclench or look away; A parent’s guide to UTIs in kids; And how much of what do I need to dress my kid through the summer? A momstown guide
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.
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.
Weaning your baby to solids can be a stressful time for most parents. The most important message I want to convey to parents is to try to “relax” through this process as much as possible. Your baby will guide you, let you know their likes and dislikes, how much they want and what textures they can handle. No matter what any regulations say, follow your baby’s cues. I hope this next stage is a wonderful time in your child’s development, but if you are confused or not sure at all, reach out.
You birthed a beautiful baby and now are struggling with extra weight from your pregnancy. You are not alone! Most women feel uncomfortable with their weight after having baby. And the media, with spotlights on celebrities who seemingly shed the pounds fast and easily, only serves to reinforce for women feelings of disappointment, sometimes shock, at what a true, natural post-partum body looks like.
We posted this fabulous image on Facebook and did it ever get a response from our momstown moms!
momstown is proud to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 and continues to be a source of support for moms and babies in communities across Canada.
With World Breastfeeding Week being celebrated in Canada, momstown Finds shares our top 5 ‘breastfeeding basics’ to have on hand before your baby is born and breastfeeding begins.
When I was pregnant for the first time, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. For six months. That seemed like a good amount of time to lend out my breasts to someone else on a semi-permanent basis. When my walking, talking toddler was still being nursed, I started to feel embarrassed, but why?
I ask myself this daily. Are these two breasts even mine? Since 2005 I have been nursing one child or another for 51 months! Almost straight except for 2 new pregnancies thrown in. That’s a long commitment to milk production.
Do you have a funny story about pumping breastmilk? We do… it all started when a curious preschooler noticed something…
