The birth of a first child is a huge and exciting milestone. It is also the busiest and most challenging time you’ll have to date. In order to ensure a healthy start for your new family, it is important to plan ahead and get organized prior to the baby’s arrival. In the end you’ll be…
Look, Ma! The Big Deal About Really Big Families
A 65-year-old mother of 13 children is pregnant with quadruplets. A Canadian family has 18 children. A U.S. couple’s video defiantly announcing their fourth pregnancy makes us wonder: Is the size of someone’s family really anyone else’s business?
By Sonia Verma
National Editor
Making Every Mouthful Count: Pregnancy and Weight Gain Over the Holidays
With an active social calendar, and mom’s delicious sweet potato casserole, the Holidays can be a challenge for pregnant women committed to a plan of healthy eating.
Baby-proof Your Bank Balance
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
Nine-1/2 Months: Insomnia And The Final Countdown To Baby
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
From Baby To Big Brother: Help Your Toddler Adjust To The New Arrival
Resist the urge to push the glamour of the “Big Sister” or “Big Brother” title; a toddler needs time, and reassurance that they’re still Mommy and Daddy’s baby, too
By Emma Reilly
Nine-1/2 Months: 11 Must-Haves For The Second-Time New Mom
Forget the matchy-match nursery and face cloths. This time round, I have a freezer full of food (and crotchsicles); comfy clothes and nipple cream; a babysitter for my preschooler and a lot of support for my family
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: 6 Things I Wish I’d Known About Breastfeeding
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
Nine-1/2 Months: Happily Ever Afterbirth
What would you do with your placenta, an organ that grew specifically to nourish and sustain your unborn baby? Should I smush mine into a smoothie? Eat it in dried, capsule form? Eat it as is? Or go with the same tribute we chose for our older child?
By Megan Powell
Nine-1/2 Months: Girl, Boy or Lollipop?
Why we’re not finding out our baby’s sex ahead of time—or are we? I have a late ultrasound coming up, and I’ll admit I’m just a bit curious this time round
By Megan Powell
Nine 1/2 months: What Do You Mean I Can’t Eat Brie?
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
Post-Partum: What To Expect When You Get Done Expecting
The miracle of life can do a real number on you. But knowledge is power, so if you have a friend about to have a baby, arm her with craisins, a spare phone charger, and a bag of maxi pads and boom, she’s ready to go with the Flo.
By Sonia Verma
Nine 1/2 Months: Nesting And Pinteresting
Did your usually relaxed housekeeping standards tighten right up when you were pregnant? I discovered a novel urge to obliterate dust, decorate a nursery-to-be, and organize my linen closet. Chances are, I’m not alone
By Megan Powell
Gestatin’ The Facts: How Much Caffeine Is Safe When You’re Pregnant?
It doesn’t seem fair that just when you need caffeine the most—when pregnancy fatigue, spending the day chasing a preschooler, and a long, cold winter conspire to wipe you out—is when you have to think about cutting it out
By Megan Powell
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
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