Maternal health

Is it safe to eat canned tuna during pregnancy?

Is it safe to eat canned tuna during pregnancy?

New research says women should cut out canned tuna completely during pregnancy, while other health organizations say it’s fine in moderation.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Study: Labour pain linked to postpartum depression

Study: Labour pain linked to postpartum depression

Researchers discover a possible link between pain experienced during childbirth and postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why birth control choice matters to all families

Why birth control choice matters to all families

Should the US Hobby Lobby ruling worry Canadians? Recent developments in the birth control debate give Emma Waverman cause for alarm.

Emma Waverman

Advanced maternal age benefits: Older moms live longer?

Advanced maternal age benefits: Older moms live longer?

A new study suggests some advanced maternal age benefits. New moms who have babies when they are older may live longer than younger moms.

Emma Waverman

Pregnancy: Why running is good for mom and baby

Pregnancy: Why running is good for mom and baby

Olympic athlete Alysia Montano made headlines last week for running while pregnant.

Jennifer Pinarski

Babymoon: Taking a pre-baby vacation

Babymoon: Taking a pre-baby vacation

Blogger Karen thinks that taking a vacation before the baby arrives may be one of the best things you can do as a couple.

Karen Robock

Preventing and treating common foot woes

Preventing and treating common foot woes

Michelle Villet

Shingles: Parenting through the pain

Shingles: Parenting through the pain

Shingles aren't just those things on your house. Read about one mom's experience of contracting the virus (and parenting through the pain).

Jacqueline Parker-Court

You're not crazy, baby brain is real

You're not crazy, baby brain is real

Emma Waverman looks at new research that claims "baby brain" can have some positive longterm effects.

Emma Waverman

Should gestational diabetes be treated?

Should gestational diabetes be treated?

Research may settle the question once and for all about whether gestational diabetes should be treated.

Wendy Haaf

Should you go organic?

Should you go organic?

When you're pregnant, you want to keep your body healthy and strong for your baby, but is going organic worth it?

Ellen Desjardins, Public Health Nutritionist, Waterloo Region

Meditation for moms

Meditation for moms

How a simple, no-cost relaxation practice can bring a little peace to your frazzled family.

Annabel Fitzsimmons

Would you take a pill to improve your sex drive?

Would you take a pill to improve your sex drive?

Is your sex drive suffering? Low libido is reported by more than a third of Canadian women, and drug companies are developing medications that could help.

Emma Waverman

What you need to know about ultrasounds

What you need to know about ultrasounds

At some point in your pregnancy, your caregiver will probably suggest you have an ultrasound. Here's what to expect.

Wendy Haaf

Choosing a midwife or doctor

Choosing a midwife or doctor

Now that you’re pregnant, you need to decide what kind of prenatal care — and birth experience — is right for you.

Tenille Bonoguore

6 foods that cause heartburn (and how to avoid them)

6 foods that cause heartburn (and how to avoid them)

There's nothing pretty about heartburn. Read on about foods that trigger burning discomfort and what you can do to ease the pain.

Leigh Doyle

7 workout tips for parents

7 workout tips for parents

Annabel Fitzsimmons

6 ways to boost energy without caffeine and sugar

6 ways to boost energy without caffeine and sugar

These foods might not provide the instant burst of energy, but they’ll keep you energized and boost your brainpower throughout the day.

Zenya Sirant

Why I need to improve my physical health

Why I need to improve my physical health

After a painful few weeks Anchel Krishna is forced to take care of a literal pain in her neck.

Anchel Krishna

Cervical cancer: The Pap test controversy

Cervical cancer: The Pap test controversy

Jenny Charlesworth

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