A stomach bug, reflux, fatigue, impending childbirth, a half-stocked freezer, a 3-year-old, and excitement to meet Baby Lollipop. I am so full of thoughts and feelings, it’s a wonder there’s room for a baby in here!
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: Ignorance Is Anything But Bliss
You don’t have to take a class, but are you seriously going into labour and childbirth with your fingers in your ears, refusing to even think about it? Like any marathon, knowing what’s ahead and what your options are make it easier to stay the course
By Megan Powell
Look, Ma! Would You Buy This Onesie?
A backlash against the “I hate my thighs” onesie; If you can read my birth plan, you’re standing too close; And baby names do not HAVE to be androgynous
By Sonia Verma
How Safe Is Home Birth?
The number of Canadian women opting to birth their babies at home is on the rise. For many, the entire decision hinges on safety. momstown talks to experts to figure out the pros and cons
By Megan Powell
Today’s Read: Snowplow, Free-Range and Celebrity Parents
One non-helicopter, non-Tiger mom’s search for a well-fitting label ends; neighbours call the police after a couple lets their kids walk alone; and Dax Shepard shares the mayhem of becoming a parent via major abdominal surgery.
By Sonia Verma
World Breastfeeding Month: Tips for successful breastfeeding
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.
What I Wish Someone Told My Pregnant Self About Childbirth
Ok fine, I get it, it’s bad…like, it really hurts. But, I promise you—you will survive to tell the tale. These are the TRUTHS about childbirth.
Kegels – Just what is all the hype really about anyway??
What is the big deal about Kegel exercise? Does it work? What is normal when it comes to leaking?
