Pregnancy Advice

Photographer, Sophie Starzenski has captured the attention of women around the globe with her intimate photo series "Proyecto Pyokko." The project, which she describes as simply "40 weeks and a mirror"  documents her own growing bump and …

Congratulations! You're pregnant. It may take a minute to sink in...but once it has, only one question remains: NOW WHAT?!  Here are a few suggestions (and some helpful links) to get you on your way. Calculate your due date. You will…

Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday of family, self-reflection and indulgence. Whether you are getting ready to tuck into your Thanksgiving dinner up North in Canada, or gearing up for the holidays down south, it's important to keep…

It's Friday. Whether you are running around at home or wrapping things up at the office, you've been looking forward to the end of the week. A chance to get yourself together, get organised, and if you're extra lucky - to…

You know about nausea, missed periods, lustrous hair and a healthy glow. Here are some of the pregnancy symptoms that no one told you about. Sweat. Under your arms, down your back, on your belly, between your thighs. During pregnancy,…

Mother-child bonding during pregnancy involves complex physiological processes that engage almost every part of the body - from our brains to our hearts, hormone and nerves. Developing a strong connection with your baby is found to have…

It's that time of year again - the winds are cooler, the leaves are changing and everyone has a pumpkin spiced latte in hand. It's also cold season, and if you're pregnant you my may have noticed yourself getting more coughs and colds…

The last place you might expect to swell up is the one place that can really come in the way of everyday activities - your feet. Swollen ankles and feet (aka Oedema) happen in pregnancy because your body is retaining more water than…

Silent Acid Reflux occurs in about 20% of babies at some point during the first 9 months of their lives. Despite how common it is, there is quite surprisingly, little awareness of the condition. Babies suffering from silent acid reflux…

  Yoga is an ideal lifestyle choice for pregnant women. Even as a beginner, pregnancy is the perfect time to take up this ancient form of exercise. In addition to increased flexibility, pregnancy makes you more aware of your emotions,…

Less than 50% of pregnant American women follow federal health recommendations to get vaccinated for the flu. There is a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines in general, and the fact is that many women are just worried about how…

So much is written about our changing bodies, what to expect and how things work. I thought I'd kick off the week with this list of 10 amazing facts about pregnancy. 1. The most common day for babies to be born is Tuesday. 2. Babies…