Self-care for new moms: Physical activity can help
(This story was co-written by Gloria Fox and Randi Parsons.) While welcoming a new baby is a special time for parents and families, it isn’t always easy. There’s a lot to juggle in the early po...
Motherhood
A realistic look at tandem breastfeeding: one family’s experience
Breastfeeding has been a special way for me to understand and satisfy the needs of my two children. When I was pregnant with my second child, I wondered what it would be like to breastfeed both childr...
Juggling the joys (and challenges) of breastfeeding my toddler
Having a mommy and daddy who work full-time is hard for a toddler. Despite a busy schedule, our two-year old daughter, Jovie, continues to enjoy breastfeeding. She always looks forward to snuggles aft...
Sustaining breastfeeding together: She can do it, you can help
A cup of hot tea. A tasty meal. A much-needed foot rub. In my early postpartum days, these supportive gestures from my husband helped while I was learning how to breastfeed our daughter, Jovie. Lik...
World Breastfeeding Week 2017
Happy World Breastfeeding Week, a time celebrated annually by Canada from October 1-7. First celebrated in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), World Breastfeeding Week is now o...
What does breastfeeding mean to you?
Did you know October 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week in Canada? This year’s theme is Breastfeeding: An Investment in Healthy Communities. It’s a great time to recognize and promote the far-reac...
