A Modern Perspective on Motherhood
This article is a commentary on the current guidelines for drinking during pregnancy. It was Friday evening and Elaine, nine months pregnant with baby number two, was looking forward to a relaxing dinner with her husband at their favourite Italian restaurant. It was a special occasion, and Elaine decided she would treat herself to a [...]
The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) is one of the most commonly-used screening tools for postpartum depression. In Canada for example, mothers are routinely offered the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale as a part of their 6-week postnatal visit to the public health clinic.(1-2) If you are having a tough time coping, or if you are [...]
Most parents worry about being financially stable enough to absorb all the costs that come with having a baby. There’s no way around it, babies are expensive. They don’t have to bankrupt you, though. With a little forethought and planning, you can spend much less than you might have expected. Here are five easy tips [...]
Preventing postpartum depression (PPD) is possible. Because PPD is a bio-psychosocial phenomenon, the causes of PPD involve more than just hormones. Stress and coping issues, as well as the social organization of the postpartum period, are also major factors in the development of PPD and postpartum adjustment problems.(1-2) In 2005, I conducted a major study [...]
Preparing for parenthood is a process. For one, you’ll likely spend a good amount of time getting things ready for the baby. Preparing for parenthood also involves becoming familiar with the process of adjustment you go through in the weeks and months after the baby is born.(1-5) A lot of women also find reading books [...]
Hi, I'm Stephanie. Welcome to the Motherhood Cafe. I created this website as a place for new and expecting mothers to go to get good information -- and perspective -- about motherhood and parenting. I have a PhD in Sociology, specializing in parenting culture. I'm widely published, have appeared on TV, and have spoken on national and … Learn More
