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As a first time mom, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. Nothing devastating, but I figure my lessons learned can be your mishaps avoided. Rookie mistake #1: I was flying alone with the baby when he had explosive diarrhea, which soaked through his clothes and wove its way into the knit of my sweater. At which point I hoped the flight attendants that seemed charmed by the baby and me on our way in, would still be, if not charmed, at least...

Buying locally-produced foods – especially organic – is good for the environment and good for us. Less energy is used in their transport than imports, and they come to us close to the time of their harvest – with their nutrients intact. “Buying local” also helps to support family farms, build communities and teach our children where their food comes from. Instead of relying on pesticides and chemical fertilizers, organic farming...

In my many years of training pregnant women and new moms I have come across the full spectrum from competitive to sedentary and everything in between. However, I treat each woman differently, obviously, as they are individuals. There are some basic, common sense rules that I stick by without question when it comes to getting back into the exercise groove in the early stages postpartum. For example, start SLOW. The current, yet outdated,...

It can be hard to understand what is right for you when there is a constant opinion about the right way to experience childbirth. If you are planning your pregnancy and childbirth, here are some important questions to ask yourself: How do you know if having a hospital birth is safer than a home birth? Do you hire an Obstetrician or a Midwife as your primary caregiver for your pregnancy and childbirth? The answer to these questions is to make...

There is so much emphasis on the second Sunday in May, it’s no wonder most of the time it ends up in disappointment and dissatisfaction. Sort of like cramming a year’s worth of love into Valentine’s Day.  But just like the opponents of Valentine’s Day claim that you should be making your feelings known year round instead of just on February 14th, I think we need to start thinking about Moms all year round too.  Just think kids: Every...

New moms tend to feel overwhelmed with the ’overload’ of information on the subject of breastfeeding their newborn. Being educated on the subject is important, but most new moms sometimes just want quick answers and quick guidelines to follow. Although each woman’s situation is different, and each baby’s nursing ability will vary, we have composed a simple list of dos and don’ts that will apply to most women across the board. •...

For countless generations, mothers have swaddled and cared for their children with natural muslin. aden + anais® has gone one step further to bring you organic swaddles made of organic cotton that is grown and manufactured in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Luxuriously soft, it is the ideal fabric to use on delicate baby skin. Available in fashion forward prints. www.fultonsales.com

  There is perhaps no one better than you — a mamma-to-be or a mom of two who knows just how much the body (your’s and baby’s) can change during pregnancy. Dr. Suzanne Wong, the Interim Chief and Medical Director of Obstetrics at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Amanda Spakowski, owner of and birth doula at The Nesting Place know just as much and then some about pregnancy. Together, they’ve helped to navigate pregnancy from the pink...

You notice an ungracious line, then another, then another. Stretch marks are there. Of course it isn’t the end of the world… but it has slightly undermined your self-confidence. Between 75% and 90% of women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. The first ones usually appear around the fourth month when their belly really starts to show. Stretch marks appear as thin parallel lines. Most of the time, they create tiny depressions under the...

Autism is puzzling; puzzling because no one can figure out what exactly is causing this disorder and puzzling because it can affect each individual so differently. That is why it can be so confusing for parents to try and figure exactly what is going on with their child prior to being diagnosed with autism. When it comes to diagnosing autism, a lot of the responsibility falls on the parents to recognize that something is not right and then have...

The ergonomically designed BecoPotty is comfortable and easy to use. The high back offers extra support, while the large splash guard helps keep potty training hygienic. Our potty is not only kind on your baby, but also the environment. Our eco-friendly potties are made from waste plant material, so while they last for years in your home they will start biodegrading as soon as you pop them in your garden. www.fultonsales.com

After all the struggles you endured your child has been born through the gift of a surrogate. You have been congratulated on becoming parents by everyone except the law. Canadian provincial laws recognize the woman who gives birth to a child as the mother. Currently, no provincial legislation automatically recognizes intended or biological mothers as the parent of a child born via a surrogate. Whether you and your partner are both...