New mom

Our blogger Monica's pregnancy is coming to a close—here's what she learned over the past nine months.

Sometimes the best ways to calm a fussy baby are also the simplest. According to birth doula and childbirth educator Bianca Sprague, creating a soothing environment in which your baby can focus solely on your voice is often a great start. Get other simple suggestions in this helpful how-to video.

Holding an infant doesn't come naturally to everyone. Watch this short video to see her suggestions for how to hold a newborn in a way that makes you and the baby comfortable.

What's a sleep-deprived mom to do when her newborn won't close her eyes for more than three hours a night?

As part of its controversial new insurance benefits, Facebook and Apple offer to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs.

In this video, birth doula and childbirth educator Bianca Sprague offers her top baby tummy time tips.

Baby keepsakes are fairly common, so blogger Monica Reyes shares some pregnancy-related keepsakes that she's putting together.

Our What's Brewing group met in Markham this month to discuss the challenges of bringing home another baby.

MIT's "Make the Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon" drew 150 innovators from around the world.

In this video, birth doula and childbirth educator Bianca Sprague discusses how to give a baby a bath — from ensuring your baby's comfort and safety to making sure you clean every adorable finger and toe.

When it comes to maternal mental health, we still lack a balanced discussion on the benefits of antidepressants during pregnancy.

It's generally best to begin introducing solid foods to a baby at six months, but did you know there are clues to look for? In this video, birth doula and childbirth educator Bianca Sprague describes some of the surefire signs your baby is ready to graduate to solids.

The finish line of your pregnancy is near, indulge in some pampering, you deserve it.

Women who give birth in BC's Fraser Health hospitals are asked to sign an Infant Feeding Declaration with regards to breastfeeding.

Trying to balance being a first-time parent to a new baby with a social life can be a struggle.

Karma Brown's daughter was born through a surrogate, but she was determined to breastfeed her. Here's what happened.

Editor-in-chief Sasha Emmons didn't get the fuss over breastfeeding—until she had a successful "do over" with her second child.

Find out how new moms (and dads) fare on a global scale when it comes to taking time off work to have a baby.

Despite the struggles of a new mom—being gross, worn out and in pain, among other things—the tough moments are worth it when your baby smiles.

A new study suggests that a mothers' education level and overall health influence baby size.