A new baby is coming, which means undertaking a big — and important — task of helping the big brother- or sister-to-be. No matter how old they are, getting your first child used to the idea of having a sibling […]
maternity
The more things change
A part of the community for almost 90 years, the commitment of St. Mary’s Home to parents and kids has never wavered Times have changed since 1933, but what hasn’t changed is St. Mary’s Home’s commitment to young parents and […]
Baby on board? Keep your food safe
When you’re pregnant, food safety is more important than ever because you and your unborn baby are at an increased risk of foodborne illness or food poisoning. Your immune system is weakened, making it harder to fight off infections and […]
A labour of love
Fifteen years ago, Suzanne Smith’s newly pregnant daughter Shannon lamented that there wasn’t a maternity store in Ottawa that could outfit her in the way she wanted as a professional working woman. Unable to find anything that was suitable […]