When you’re trying to conceive, every little twinge or sensation in your body has you wondering…is this it? A little queasy after lunch? Pregnant. Moody and short with your partner?…
After months of breastfeeding around the clock and diligently trying to put her infant son to sleep in his bassinet, Toronto mom Kate Galt was bone-tired. Nothing was working anymore….
In pregnancy, you’ll undergo a variety of routine scans and lab work, from anatomy scans to the oral glucose test, to ensure everything is progressing normally. Toward the end of…
Giving birth is miraculous and messy; agony and ecstasy. In these powerful birth photos, photographers from around the world captured some of the most intimate and raw moments of birth…
When it comes to getting dressed in the early days of pregnancy, it can be hard to find your personal style, especially if you are still keeping the exciting news…
There are no pictures of my son on the day that he was born. There are some photos from that day, sure—of me, hooked up to fetal monitors, giving a…
Jean, a 24-year-old mother of two, said: “People don’t think there’s hungry kids out there [in Canada].” She would like us to know “there definitely is.” More than 1.2 million…
There is a great shopping debate around how much true maternity wear you need to purchase for the short-lived pregnancy. And while there are strategic ways to shop non-maternity items that…
Babies come with a lot of stuff. And when you’re out and about, a roomy, comfy diaper bag is the place for everything you need to be prepared for whatever the day throws your…
By Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin There are lots of ways to make a family–including lots of different fertility processes, each with a different three-letter acronym (IVF, IUI, ICI, we’re…
When you were 25, the “fall-back” time change meant an extra hour to stay out at night, or an extra hour to sleep in on a Sunday. Pure bliss. But…
Autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis are incredibly common. So common that you probably know someone who has one—if it’s not you. And astoundingly, nearly 80% of people…
From December 22 to January 19 is Capricorn season, and those born under this zodiac sign are described as highly motivated, responsible, disciplined, and family-focused. Capricorns are ruled by Saturn…
As mamas, we always want to give our babies our all—and that begins during pregnancy! My second pregnancy hit me much harder than my first, and when I told my…
Fatigue and tiredness are some of the most common symptoms experienced through the first trimester of pregnancy. As if nausea wasn’t enough, pregnancy fatigue can be extremely debilitating, leaving you…
Parenthood is a test of emotional and physical strength like none other—and every baby born during the pandemic is a testament to the incredible strength and powerful resilience of motherhood….
Whether you’re a first-time mom-to-be or have already welcomed little ones into the world, choosing a name for your newborn is no easy feat. Some parents are set up with…
[Editor’s note: Pregnant mamas are superheroes and deserve all the support. As mamas who’ve been there, we’ve selected the best products for pregnancy in The Motherly Shop. We’ve got you,…
During cold and flu season, mamas have no shortage of things to worry about—and that’s more true than ever this year. But rather than spend September to May stressing about…
With babies and toddlers, bath time is about so much more than washing off: It’s an opportunity for fun, sensory play and sweet bonding moments—with the added benefit of a…