Edmonton Family Matters Babies

• Nearly one quarter of moms experience postpartum depression or anxiety: StatCan

  According to recently compiled statistics, almost one-quarter of mothers experience either postpartum depression or an anxiety disorder in the months following birth.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2019
  
• Alberta man becomes single dad by choice after 8-year surrogacy journey

  Nathan Chan, 33, welcomed his baby daughter, Nanette into the world in May 2018 following an eight year journey, which included six surrogate mothers.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2018
  
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• If fed is best, why do I still feel like a failure?

  Family Matters producer Christine Meadows shares her struggles with breastfeeding and why she still feels remorse about eventually formula feeding her son.

  Blogs

  Dec 5, 2017
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• Work or stay home with the kids? Financial coach says consider big picture

  Considering staying home with your child after parental leave? The creator of a financial literacy tool urges couples to consider the big picture.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 7, 2017
• Baby-led weaning 101: why some experts advocate solid food at 6 months

  Registered dietitian Jennifer House shares her thoughts on the benefits of baby-led weaning, what foods to incorporate and at what age.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 12, 2017
• Parents of preemies as fulfilled as those with full-term babies in long run: study

  According to a new University of Warwick study, parents of premature babies are just as happy long-term as those who have full-term babies.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2017
• Alberta mom warns parents about ibuprofen after daughter rushed to ER with ulcers

  An Alberta mother is urging parents to do research about over-the-counter pain relievers after her daughter was rushed to the hospital with ulcers.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2017
• Parents say going diaper-free saved them money, environmental waste and time

  Elimination Communication (EC) or natural infant hygiene allows parents to go diaper-free by paying attention to their baby's natural cues.

  Features

  Jul 13, 2017
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• Could you afford to take the new 18-month parental leave?

  When it comes to parental leave, time away from work and pay vary by country. Here's a closer look.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2017
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• By the numbers: Alberta couple on what it takes to raise identical quadruplets

  The Webb quadruplets are now nine months old, teething, giggling and keeping their parents, grandmother and a whole host of volunteers hopping every day.

  Features

  Mar 7, 2017