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Tag: pregnancy

5 Easy Ways to Get Organized Before Baby Comes

January 5, 2017tiffanyParentingNo commentsbabies, baby, Mom, mommy, organization, pregnancy, relax, work

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…

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Look, Ma! The Big Deal About Really Big Families

November 21, 2016momstownParentingNo commentshot topics, Look, Ma!, pregnancy, Sonia Verma

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

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Making Every Mouthful Count: Pregnancy and Weight Gain Over the Holidays

November 16, 2016momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, holidays, pregnancy, sproutright, weight gain

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.

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Baby-proof Your Bank Balance

February 8, 2016momstownParentingNo commentsadvice for expectant moms, baby, Emma Reilly, finance, finances, financial responsibility, pregnancy, spending habits

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

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Nine-1/2 Months: Insomnia And The Final Countdown To Baby

May 14, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, childbirth, Megan Powell, pregnancy

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

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From Baby To Big Brother: Help Your Toddler Adjust To The New Arrival

April 28, 2015momstownParentingNo commentsadvice, Emma Reilly, pregnancy, siblings

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

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Nine-1/2 Months: 11 Must-Haves For The Second-Time New Mom

April 23, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, Megan Powell, pregnancy

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

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Nine-1/2 Months: 6 Things I Wish I’d Known About Breastfeeding

April 14, 2015momstownParenting3 comments9-1/2 months, advice for expectant moms, Breastfeeding, pregnancy

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

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Nine-1/2 Months: Happily Ever Afterbirth

April 2, 2015momstownParentingNo commentspregnancy

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

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Nine-1/2 Months: Girl, Boy or Lollipop?

March 24, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, baby names, Megan Powell, moms-to-be, pregnancy, ultrasound

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

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Nine 1/2 months: What Do You Mean I Can’t Eat Brie?

March 11, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, advice for expectant moms, Megan Powell, nutrition, pregnancy

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

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Post-Partum: What To Expect When You Get Done Expecting

March 3, 2015momstownParenting2 commentsadvice, post partum, pregnancy, Sonia Verma

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

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Nine 1/2 Months: Nesting And Pinteresting

February 23, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, baby basics, decor, Megan Powell, pregnancy

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

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Gestatin’ The Facts: How Much Caffeine Is Safe When You’re Pregnant?

February 18, 2015momstownParentingNo comments9-1/2 months, Megan Powell, pregnancy, prenatal health

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

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How Safe Is Home Birth?

February 10, 2015momstownParentingNo commentschildbirth, health, home, Megan Powell, pregnancy

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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