Category Archives: Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy

Being a new parent can feel overwhelming

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Andrea Scott RN

There is nothing quite as life-changing as becoming a parent. As a childless person you may have imagined what it would be like to become a parent. Maybe you pictured yourself rocking a sweet, sleeping baby; having fun picking out … Continue reading →

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Surviving Postpartum Day 3: I Wish I Knew

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

Back and forth and back and forth in the rocking chair, babe in arms, singing You Are My Sunshine in monotone whilst bawling my eyes out for an entire day – that was my postpartum day 3. Or was it … Continue reading →

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Talk to me – I’m just like you

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ― Leo Buscaglia … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy and Parenting after Infertility

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

This post is the second in our Year of the Family 2014 series, a celebration of families. The pain and loneliness of infertility It took 3 years, 2 pregnancy losses and 4 intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles for my husband and me … Continue reading →

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iparent uparent we all PARENT at iparent

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

What is Halton iparent? It’s the Halton Parenting Directory on-line. It is an easy way to find information that can help strengthen and expand your parenting knowledge and skills.

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