New moms

15 surprising ways pregnancy can change your body for the better

Postpartum care

15 surprising ways pregnancy can change your body for the better

A better butt? Yes, please! 15 real women share get real on the surprisingly pleasant changes to their bodies after pregnancy.

Vanessa Milne

13 things you should never do when you’re visiting a newborn

13 things you should never do when you’re visiting a newborn

Visiting a newborn? Then a refresher on proper visitation etiquette wouldn't hurt. Here are 13 things you should never do.

Adrienne Brown

Personalized jewelry to celebrate your new baby

Personalized jewelry to celebrate your new baby

From necklaces to rings, honour your new baby with these customizable (and affordable) jewellery pieces.

Jessica Spera

Regretting motherhood: What have I done to my life?

Regretting motherhood: What have I done to my life?

I love my kids fiercely. But, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids.

Lola Augustine Brown

HELLP Syndrome: A rare, scary pregnancy illness you should know about

Pregnancy health

HELLP Syndrome: A rare, scary pregnancy illness you should know about

About one in every 1,000 pregnant women develops this little-understood, frightening condition. Here’s what you need to know.

Samantha Kay

Dove's "Beautifully Real Moms" shows a very real side of motherhood

Dove's "Beautifully Real Moms" shows a very real side of motherhood

In a new campaign with Baby Dove, the company has launched a photo series depicting real mothers juggling kids and life. The results are beautifully real.

Kelsey Miki

#ThisIsMyLife: What moms do after everyone else has gone to to bed

#ThisIsMyLife: What moms do after everyone else has gone to to bed

Me: Fills up online shopping chart. Me: Never buys.

Leah Rumack

How to prevent tearing during delivery

How to prevent tearing during delivery

It’s pretty common to experience perineal tearing while in labour. Here’s what you can do to reduce your risk or help it heal.

Karen Robock

Mom uniform: The fuss-free outfit

Mom uniform: The fuss-free outfit

Every mom will agree: There isn't enough time to fret over your wardrobe every day. Enter the dependable (but stylish) mom uniform.

Tara MacInnis

7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

7 breastfeeding tips every nursing mom has to read

Mom of four Louise Gleeson tackles the most common questions with breastfeeding tips and answers from the experts.

Louise Gleeson

13 things you should never say to a mom who had a C-section

13 things you should never say to a mom who had a C-section

“All that matters is you had a healthy baby.” Uh, no.

Kristen Thompson

11 best crossbody bags for moms

11 best crossbody bags for moms

Need a purse that can fit all your kid’s essentials, but isn’t too bulky? Say hello to your new best friend, the crossbody bag!

Erin Finlayson

Prenatal classes: The ins, outs and icks

Prenatal classes: The ins, outs and icks

What the heck is a fundus? Blogger Tenille and her husband discover the ins, outs and "icks" of prenatal class.

Tenille Bonoguore

Parent Talk: What every new parent needs to know

Parent Talk: What every new parent needs to know

All the advice you wished you heard

Today's Parent

The dos and don'ts of safe formula feeding

The dos and don'ts of safe formula feeding

Whether you're supplementing breastmilk or using it exclusively, feed your baby formula safely with these tips from lactation consultant Teresa Pitman.

Teresa Pitman

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

How to survive maternity leave without going broke

Smart planning, maximized benefits, the right money moves—here’s how to save a bundle while you're off on maternity leave.

Kira Vermond

5 lessons for new parents

5 lessons for new parents

It’s time for Ian Mendes to say goodbye to his column—but not before imparting his best advice to those just beginning their adventures in parenting.

Ian Mendes

What NOT to bring to the hospital

What NOT to bring to the hospital

Congrats! You're about to have a baby. But before you get ready to push, this mom thinks you should consider leaving these things at home.

Alexis Marie Chute

#ThisIsMyLife: Breastfeeding—the struggle is real

#ThisIsMyLife: Breastfeeding—the struggle is real

Breastfeeding: Your boobs, everybody's business.

Leah Rumack

Postpartum exercise: Stretches for new moms

Postpartum exercise: Stretches for new moms

Motherhood can be tough on your posture! Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp shows you four simple stretches for new moms.

Today's Parent