Chrissy Teigen ‘mom-shamed’ for painting 3-year-old daughter’s nails
There are toxic chemicals in some nail polishes, but how much of it can be absorbed via your fingernails is up for debate. Continue reading
Motherhood
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi gets real about mastitis, a painful breast infection
Mastitis is a common side effect of breastfeeding and is often caused by a blocked duct. Continue reading
Emma Thompson, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler tell SNL what moms really want for Mother’s Day
In a humorous Mother’s Day segment, the trio share some tips for breaking down “motherspeak 101.” Continue reading
Edmonton charity celebrates 25 years of helping new moms in need
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
After operating for a quarter century, Basically Babies has fulfilled every eligible request for a layette in Edmonton, ensuring new moms in need have one less thing to worry about. Continue reading
‘I feel bad’: Many new moms feel guilty when maternity leave ends
From the United States to Uruguay, mothers from across the world share their concerns about stopping work to give birth. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
Working moms 40% more stressed than women without kids: study
Working from home and modified work hours don’t help reduce stress, researchers say. Continue reading
Research shows definitions of mother and motherhood continue to evolve
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
The definition of a mother and motherhood continues to evolve, according to research by The Vanier Institute of the Family looking at the rise of “modern mothers” in Canada. Continue reading
Expectant mothers are dancing their way through labour
People around the world have embraced the Dancing for Birth movement, which encourages people to dance for an easier and faster childbirth. Continue reading
A tough childhood could lead to difficult pregnancies later on: Calgary research
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
New research from the University of Calgary has found women who experience emotionally difficult times as children are more likely to have physical problems during pregnancy and emotional problems afterwards. Continue reading