When you’re on the market for pregnancy-safe skincare, it can feel like a steep learning curve at a time when you already have so much on your plate. But, trust…
One of the foremost things that serve as a source of concern to pregnant women is their dressing. I understand you want to dress to suit your new ‘role’ and…
The first thing you want to know when your baby gets their first cold is: How did this happen?! “Viruses are usually spread through droplets and aerosols that enter the…
Carrie Ford-Jones is now a mom to eight kids (including 10-month-old triplets!). But when she had her very first child, Dylan, she was determined to do everything by the book—literally….
Babies may be tiny bundles of joy, but they sure do need a lot of products—and some expensive ones at that! From diapers to formulas to hygiene products, these basic…
February is more than just the shortest month of the year. It’s a look ahead to the spring and a look back at all the winter months had to offer….
Love is more than just a four letter word. It’s multidimensional: it can be a symbol, a term of affection, a feeling, and it’s a universal language (with lots of…
No matter how careful you are, your baby will probably end up with a cold before their first birthday. Nothing can prepare you for that gunky nose, those red-rimmed eyes,…
In the film A Mouthful of Air, children’s book author and new mother Julie Davis (Amanda Seyfried, who’s also a producer on the film) grapples with what many might assume…
Photo Gallery Celebrities on breastfeeding 1 / 40 Photo: @iamhalsey via Instagram Halsey Halsey chose the perfect time to share this sweet nursing shot: World Breastfeeding Week. “We arrived just…
As a paediatric allergist I am constantly answering questions from friends, relatives, patients and colleagues about introducing allergens to babies. Many people have heard that it’s important to introduce them early,…
When it comes to the actual chances of getting pregnant, there’s a lot of misconceptions out there. Let’s get real for a second: That story so many of us have heard…
You’ve taken a prenatal class, packed your hospital bag and installed the carseat. You’re all set and ready to meet your baby! But have you thought about what you’ll do…
If you’re struggling with milk supply, a well-intentioned person may have advised you to chug a Guinness, since beer has been thought to increase supply. Beer was even prescribed to…
As soon as I publicly announced my first pregnancy to family and friends, other moms could not help but constantly reassure me that the love I would feel for my…
As a person who’s been known to post up in a well lit hotel bathroom plucking face hairs I never even knew existed, the value of a great mirror isn’t…
Ah, epidurals. The holy grail of pain relief, the magical shot with minimal side effects that makes bearing a child somehow not the hardest thing you’ve ever done in your…
Pregnancy affects not only your reproductive system—but your entire body. Normal changes that happen while pregnant can make you particularly vulnerable to disease in general, and oral disease in particular—especially…
When you’re breastfeeding every outfit comes with the question, “Are my boobs accessible?” Not exactly a requirement you’ve looked for in previous seasons of life. (Probably.) But these days, it’s…
As soon as you start trying to conceive, it’s the right time to also start taking a prenatal vitamin. But, here’s the thing: There’s a big difference between the best…