Common cold and cough are the most common reasons for kids missing classes at school. The good news is that with some home remedy, you could control and even cure…
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…
A good way to master the right breastfeeding balance is to nurse when your baby seems hungry. Don’t wait for tears; by then, your little one may be uncomfortably hungry,…
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…
Your hospital will likely teach you the basic cradle hold. But with some trial-and-error, you might find another breastfeeding position works better for you and your baby. Here’s the lowdown on all…
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…
Feeding babies when they’re hungry (on demand) rather than on a schedule is ultimately best for breastfeeding success. But since babies usually aren’t born hungry — their appetite generally picks…
First, Is baby having trouble properly latching on? Break the suction carefully by gently inserting a clean finger into the corner of her mouth or by pressing on your breast near…
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…
Nursing may be natural, but it’s also downright difficult. While 83 percent of mothers breastfeed soon after birth, only 57 percent are still nursing six months later, according to the…
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…