Category Archives: Pregnancy

Mothers of Change

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

I am so excited to be part of a new Canadian organization called Mothers of Change. We are a non-profit consumer advocacy group for maternity care. We are the voice of mothers who want maternity care which is based on … Continue reading →

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Gestational Diabetes Screening and Testing

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Today I read a great post about Gestational Diabetes screening and testing. Yes, by the way, there is a difference. That first thing where you have the nasty sugar drink and then get your blood drawn an hour later isn’t … Continue reading →

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Finally, Some Belly Shots

Posted on May 17, 2009 by

We have been very negligent about the belly shots this time around. I have to admit, vanity plays a part. Often by the time Andrew is home from work I’m already in my sweatpants, feeling and looking tired, hair askew … Continue reading →

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And Baby Makes Five

Posted on February 17, 2009 by

We are thrilled, blessed and honoured to announce that a brand new member of our family is due to make an appearance in early September 2009! I am 12 weeks and doing well. Have had the standard first trimestre fatigue … Continue reading →

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Thandie Newton on Pregnancy and Childbirth

Posted on September 7, 2008 by

I really enjoyed this quote from a recent The Sunday Times interview with Thandie Newton: “People talk about pregnant women as if they’ve gone a bit mad,” she says. “You know, ‘She’s a bit hormonal.’ But I felt as though … Continue reading →

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