Abigail Granner

filterfreeparents.com — Sensitive, entitled, internet addicts - there are a lot of stereotypes about millennials and how they act. As a millennial myself, I get it. Some of the stereotypes are true, but others are...

filterfreeparents.com — Yep, pelvic floor therapy is awkward. Just the nature of giving that part of your body attention can be embarrassing for many people. But is it worth it? Absolutely. I had two kids in 20 months. I had no intention of "bouncing back," but every intention of jumping forward with my new body and without pain.

filterfreeparents.com — You and your child(ren) deserve to be treated with respect, kindness, and professionalism. If your pediatrician isn’t treating you and your child this way, it’s probably time to find a new one.

filterfreeparents.com — Child experts agree that the earlier the intervention, the better. This new checklist may help parents and doctors identify delays like autism, much sooner than before.

filterfreeparents.com — If you’re a dad, you can be applauded for just being a dad. But if you’re a mom, you won’t be praised for doing what society expects you to do; be a good mom.

filterfreeparents.com — For better or worse, the internet has given people the ability to research their own medical questions of their doctor's office. Instead of taking everything the doctor says as gospel, we can now double check their advice online.

Yummy Mummy Club — Birthing a child is one of the most intense experiences a human can have. You will always remember who helped you birth your beautiful baby, which is why some women hire doulas. Having someone continuously support you during labour and delivery can change how you experience childbirth.

filterfreeparents.com — At the end of 2021 a in Italy found, for the first time, evidence of microplastics in the placentas of six unborn babies. The microplastics were found in the maternal and the fetal membranes - the parts that connect to the mom and to the baby.

filterfreeparents.com — Sleep deprivation is probably the hardest part of parenting. The first few months with a newborn baby is a haze of crying and spit up and feeding and diaper changes. Nearly 50% of parents with babies six months or younger get only one to three hours of uninterrupted sleep a night.

filterfreeparents.com — NICU parents have something deep in common: we've been through (what feels like) a war. We've fought for our babies to live and breathe and be okay, while managing our own emotions and hoping we'll be okay too. Each year an estimated 10 to 15 percent of babies born in the United States spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

filterfreeparents.com — Whether it’s a question about your weight or choice of healthcare provider, baby’s due date or your birth plan, if it feels too personal, it is too personal. You don’t have to justify why you are or are not sharing information.

Yummy Mummy Club — Many women across the world who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding are hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and, Canadian women are no different. While the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada ( SOGC) recently released a statement urging all provinces to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women and individuals across Canada, women are still reluctant to receive the vaccine.

herviewfromhome.com — Think of a boss you’ve worked for. You didn’t share every detail of your marriage, friendship, family, or health issues with them, did you? Instead, you chose how much you shared about your personal life. That’s a boundary.

Yummy Mummy Club — Most women have an idea of what to expect during their pregnancy, the bigger breasts, a bigger belly, maybe even being a bit out of breath. But do we know why we have not-so-amazing experiences like leg cramps and backaches? More importantly, do we know how to ease these aches and pains?

Yummy Mummy Club — I'm a certified personal trainer and have always been active. I lifted weights and ran regularly. Weekends were spent hiking, skiing, and biking. HIIT, barre, and spin class made me feel incredible. I was fit. Then, I got pregnant. At first, I felt okay but as time marched on, I slowly became more tired, less motivated, and more uncomfortable.

herviewfromhome.com — No one is inherently and forever bad at conversations. It’s a choice and it’s a skill. I’ve learned I have to keep making an effort. It’s about thinking outside yourself and asking questions about the other person’s life, interests, ideas, and world. Ask questions you would like to be asked.