Are you preparing for your journey into parenthood? Whether it’s your first pregnancy or adding to your family, Brood’s Free Online Prenatal Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need for a smooth experience.
We’ve all heard the stories about delivering big babies before, and there are understandably some fears around birthing bigger babies. We get it, the thought of delivering a “big baby” is enough to send any birthing parent into a tailspin! Oftentimes, as you get closer to your expected delivery date, families may hear their doctors or midwives say that the baby is “on the larger size” and this statement alone oftentimes causes more harm than good.
First thing’s first. Baby making, pregnancy, birth, parenting — these are major life milestones. As we move through many of these quickly, many feelings arise, especially when we tack on expectations, political and social ideas, how you want to parent, how you hope you’ll parent, and how your pregnancy has been going.
I’ve been going to baby showers for a long time now. Many of my friends are a decade older than me, so in my late 20’s and early 30’s, many of my Sundays were spent hungover, playing horrendous baby poop themed games. And now over a decade later, I’m a mother of a 4 year old and I still go to a few baby showers a year – although usually a little less hungover.
Pregnancy is an exciting time filled with so many changes and so much anticipation! And while no amount of reading will truly prepare you for what’s to come, reading can be a great way to create a baseline of education and understanding that you can lean on throughout your parenting journey!
Ever watched the TV series "Call The Midwife" with its retro vibes, or those sitcoms where...
Having the right support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can make all the difference in your experience of parenthood. Victoria (the one in BC, Canada that is!) is a community that recognizes the importance of holistic and personalized care for expecting and new parents.
In our society, the concept of family often conjures images of the quintessential nuclear unit: a heterosexual couple with their 2 biological children, maybe a dog or a cat.
I had my first baby in the peak of the pandemic. Baby showers were canceled, prenatal classes moved to Zoom. Instead of rubbing my belly while contemplating my future as a mother to a beautiful boy, I was panic buying Lysol and masks, worrying my partner might not be allowed in the delivery room when I gave birth.
Plan for parental leave – If you are eligible for employment insurance, you may be entitled for up to 78 weeks of parental leave. You can find more details about this program on the CRA website here. Also ensure you determine your employer’s parental leave policy and plan how you will financially manage the time off. You may be eligible for a top up which can supplement your income during this time.
We work and live on the unceded and occupied territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. Since time immemorial, the original peoples of these lands have cared for their families and communities. We are committed to honouring their teachings, legacy and their sovereignty.
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