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11 life hacks for taking care of yourself when you’ve got a baby
May 2 was Maternal Mental Health Day! I like to think of it as a day for us mothers to think about ways we can promote our own mental well-being. And Mother’s Day is coming – a day to support and … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy
Tagged baby, life hacks, life with a baby, maternal mental health, Mental Health, newborn, Physical Health, surviving, take care of self
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6 reasons why breastfeeding a toddler is pretty awesome
I got all warm and fuzzy inside when I read about Sophie Grégoire Trudeau running late for an interview because she was nursing her two-year-old. I know not everyone gets to have the opportunity to nurse their toddler, but if … Continue reading
Why your circle of support is so important after baby
As a nurse I’ve had the privilege of working with new parents in the early days after their child is born. I often get to hear stories about their birth experiences: the beautiful, upsetting, and the “not what I was … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Before Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Preparing to Breastfeed
Tagged Birth plan, circle of support, community supports, doula, midwife, new parents, public health nurse, support for new parents, support people during birth
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Back to work: My new reality!
I had a moment a few weeks ago and realized midday that it was Tuesday – not Thursday! The reality of this would be disappointing for most but for me it was overwhelming because I just returned to work after … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged back to work, Breastfeeding Your Baby, busy life, maternity leave, Mental Health, Physical Health, return to work, Work-life balance, working mom
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Breastfeeding, birth control and your wonderful body
Your busy day is finally over, the night is young and your little ‘bundle of bliss’ is asleep at last. After mulling over how to spend your prized down time, you decide reading in bed is the ticket. Now you’re comfy … Continue reading