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Body positivity is out, body neutrality is in. But what exactly is it?

Body positivity is out, body neutrality is in. But what exactly is it?

Alicia Cox Thomson

What we know about COVID vaccines and periods

What we know about COVID vaccines and periods

Claire Gagné, Chatelaine

I was a stressed, disorganized mom— then I was diagnosed with ADHD

I was a stressed, disorganized mom— then I was diagnosed with ADHD

Other moms would be waving to their kids at the school gates as I peeled into the parking lot. I couldn't figure out why, until I was diagnosed with ADHD.

Dana Dougherty Reinke, Chatelaine

My Vagina Has Anxiety

My Vagina Has Anxiety

I found out the hard way that stress-fuelled muscle tension isn’t just for your neck and shoulders when I was diagnosed with dyspareunia.

Tara MacInnis, FLARE

Why can’t I stop crying? The baby blues are so real

Postpartum care

Why can’t I stop crying? The baby blues are so real

New motherhood can trigger the baby blues, a hefty dose of anxiety, sadness, irritability and fatigue, and it's important not to suffer in silence.

Amy Green

Why don't I feel like having sex anymore?

Why don't I feel like having sex anymore?

If having sex is the last thing on your sleep-deprived mind in the early days after baby, you're not alone. It's one of the 10 questions moms Google most!

Amy Green

How to treat adult acne when you're pregnant or breastfeeding

How to treat adult acne when you're pregnant or breastfeeding

Whether you’re dealing with the occasional zit or full-blown breakouts, breastfeeding acne and pregnancy pimples can be tough to treat.

Karen Robock

Don’t judge yourself if a long shower is your only form of self-care right now

Don’t judge yourself if a long shower is your only form of self-care right now

You may forget what book you're "reading" but closing the bathroom door for a few minutes or running errands solo definitely count as self-care for parents.

Kate Borsato

Why French Women Don’t Pee Their Pants When They Laugh and You Do

Why French Women Don’t Pee Their Pants When They Laugh and You Do

Unlike French mothers, we don’t get access to free pelvic floor work after giving birth. So what’s a Canadian gal to do?

Claire Gagne

5 methods of birth control moms love

5 methods of birth control moms love

There are more than enough obstacles to sex once you have kids—your birth control method doesn’t need to be another. Here are five methods moms love.

Kate Rae

Can you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding?

Can you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding?

With a lack of clear guidelines, the COVID vaccine is particularly hard to navigate for pregnant and breastfeeding people. Here’s everything we know so far.

Ariel Brewster

New moms, here's how to feel less isolated despite the pandemic

New moms, here's how to feel less isolated despite the pandemic

New moms typically experience feelings of isolation, and COVID has only amplified this. These pandemic activities and coping strategies can help you connect while still staying safe.

Lisa Fields

How to migraine-proof your life (as best as you can)

How to migraine-proof your life (as best as you can)

The most common migraine triggers can be hard to avoid when you're a parent. Try these tips to stop a migraine before it starts.

Claire Gagne

How to manage migraines when you're a mom

How to manage migraines when you're a mom

Claire Gagne

Migraine medications, treatments and supplements: what you need to know

Migraine medications, treatments and supplements: what you need to know

There are many migraine treatments beyond medications like Advil and Tylenol, including supplements and wearable devices. Here’s what’s out there.

Claire Gagne

Those symptoms that seem like pregnancy could actually be perimenopause

Those symptoms that seem like pregnancy could actually be perimenopause

It's not an old lady thing—symptoms of perimenopause can begin as early as your mid- to late-30s. Try these doctor-approved survival tips.

Sydney Loney

Why millennial moms are ditching the pill

Why millennial moms are ditching the pill

Millennial moms are letting their birth control prescriptions lapse and opting for IUDs and other hormone-free birth control methods instead. Here's why.

Claire Sibonney

Relearning how to pee

Relearning how to pee

After having my son, I'd have an accident almost every time I laughed or sneezed. Turns out, my bladder was overextended, just like me.

Shoshana Sperling

Cramps, but no period? Here’s what it could mean

Cramps, but no period? Here’s what it could mean

Having cramps but no period can signal a variety of health issues— some serious, others are nothing to worry about. Here's a look at what could be going on.

Bonnie Schiedel

Should I get my tubes tied?

Should I get my tubes tied?

Permanent forms of contraception like tubal ligation and salpingectomies are covered under provincial healthcare in Canada, but is it right for you?

Andrea Karr