Jill Amery is a mom of 2 small boys and the Publisher of UrbanMommies, a stylish digital lifestyle magazine filled with fitness, style, health, recipes and savvy mom advice to help you through pregnancy, birth, and raising your kids.
Q. I am looking for a natural product that is gentle and safe to use on my newborn, do you have any suggestions?
Espadrilles, with their solid wedge bottom and ankle wraps, it is definitely an easy to wear shoe that adds height to your look without sacrificing comfort. Aldo offers lots of colours and styles for you to pick from. If you are heading into fall, be sure to also check our fall fashion trends for maternity.
Trading New York City for Gastown, Alyssa Schottland-Bauman arrived in Vancouver fresh from Manhattan six years ago.
Q. Since being pregnant, I have found that I am far more susceptible to colds and flu that are going around. While I understand it’s from a lowered immune system, I would like to know if there is anything I can take safely for cold symptoms other than a humidifier and Vicks Vapour-Rub. I am very nervous about venturing into over-the-counter medications; however, I am losing a lot of sleep and am in some discomfort too.
Q. I try to drink water throughout the day but don’t really consume that much. Now that I’m pregnant, do I really need to force myself even when I’m not thirsty?
