by Alyssa Delle Palme
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, the first thing I did was buy my firstborn, Henry, a big brother T-shirt. I was thrilled to be expecting again and I wanted my son to feel special and share in my excitement. It took me by surprise when I suddenly started to feel guilty about my pregnancy. Continue reading
Planning to add to your family? Whether a pregnancy test has already revealed you’re expecting or you’re finally ready to try and conceive, you want to be certain you and the baby-to-be are getting all the nourishment you need. Continue reading
It’s 2:15 a.m. and surely the whole world is asleep but you. Even the owls are napping and the neighbourhood squirrels are probably catching some shuteye before resuming their daily hijinks. After getting up to pee for the second time since going to bed, you, of course, are wide-awake. Continue reading
Attention new moms! If you have given birth within the last year, please help out The Sexual Health Research Lab in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University by taking this survey. Continue reading
by Lynn Rees Lambert
In the heat of the moment, it will barely register for new parents. But for someone out there, someone who has been waiting for a life-saving match, this new arrival will do more than register—it will offer hope for a cure or a longer life. Continue reading
by Barb Duncan
After months of anticipation, you can wind up feeling a little nonplussed when your due date comes and goes. The baby’s room is complete, you’ve washed, folded and counted the sleepers numerous times and everything is ready— except Junior. Your little one may be rocking and rolling in your tummy, but there’s no indication he or she is about to come out to play. What do you do now? Continue reading
By Pam Dillon
Feeling a little achy and anxious as your pregnancy progresses? Seek out expert TLC, support and comfort at a special place in old Ottawa south. Continue reading
Memories of my first two pregnancies include first kicks as well as vigils by the toilet. With both kids, I remember being nauseous every morning and unable to stomach the smell of oil or beef in the first trimester. Continue reading
Pregnant women are often the centre of public attention. There’s nothing like the swell of growing human life — covered in a maternity dress — to elicit comments from strangers. Continue reading
“It must be a boy. You’re carrying low.” “Are you expecting twins?” “I imagine you’re planning to breastfeed, right?” Pregnant women are often the centre of public attention. There’s nothing like the swell of growing human life – covered in … Continue reading
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