Amy Morrison

Toronto

Contributor at Freelance

Blogger at Pregnant Chicken

Pecking away at the myths of pregnancy and keeping it sunny side up.

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Articles

Preparing for Daycare: Building Your 'Sick Kit' Battle Station

3 weeks ago | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. Let's be honest – starting daycare is a rollercoaster for both you and your child. While you're mentally preparing for separation anxiety and schedule adjustments, you also get the added treat of the seemingly endless parade of illnesses that come with daycare territory. When our son started daycare, I thought I was prepared. I wasn't.
Baby Still Isn’t Head Down? Here's Why it's Nothing to Worry About!

2 months ago | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

If I had a dime for every time a pregnant mama panic messaged me about the baby in their belly not being head down, well, I would be sitting on a damn gold mine right now. But in all honesty, it has to be one of the top 5 topics I get asked about as a labor and delivery nurse on Mommy Labor Nurse. And I get it. I really do. Baby’s position in your belly can completely impact your delivery experience.
Navigating In-Law Relationships After Baby's Arrival

2 months ago | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

When a baby arrives, it doesn't just change your immediate family dynamic – it shifts the entire extended family structure. Suddenly, parents become grandparents, siblings become aunts and uncles, and everyone seems to have an opinion about how you should be doing things. That's why setting healthy boundaries with your family isn't just nice – it's essential for your sanity and the well-being of your new family.
When Your Toddler Has Meltdowns at Bedtime

2 months ago | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Ah, the toddler bedtime tantrum – that special moment when your child suddenly needs water, another hug, to find a specific toy, or simply dissolves into tears for seemingly no reason at all. Sound familiar? As parents, few things test our patience quite like the nightly sleep struggle.
How to Get a Sick Baby to Sleep: A Guide for Exhausted Parents

Mar 21, 2025 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Post contains affiliate links and was created in partnership with Naväge. All of our opinions are our own and we carefully select our partners. See our disclosure. When your baby catches a cold, the whole family feels it. Those carefully established sleep routines are turned completely upside down. If you've spent nights pacing the hallway with a congested, fussy baby who can't settle, you're not alone.
Child Care Options Explained

Mar 13, 2025 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Whether you're heading back to work or need an extra hand now and then, finding someone you can trust to take care of your kid can seem pretty daunting. To help you get things rolling on your child care search, here’s a breakdown of some of the most common types of child care, and how to decide which one is right for you. 1. Relative CareThis child care option is pretty much exactly what it sounds like.
100+ Perfect Maternity Captions for Instagram and Pregnancy Photos

Mar 12, 2025 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Whether you're posting your first bump photo or documenting your entire journey to motherhood, finding the perfect words to accompany your maternity pictures can sometimes be challenging. That's why I've put together this ultimate collection of over 100 Instagram-ready maternity captions. (And lost my mind with emojis.)From sweet and sentimental to funny and clever, there are options for every type of pregnancy photo.
Snot Hacks: Tips When Your Kid Can’t Blow Their Nose

Mar 7, 2025 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Post contains affiliate links and was created in partnership with Naväge. All of our opinions are our own and we carefully select our partners. See our disclosure. The world would be a better place if colds didn’t arrive years before the skill of nose blowing but, sadly, that’s not the case for most children. I have two kids. I explained the concept of blowing his nose to one of my sons, and he blew his nose the first time I held a tissue to his face.
A comparison between hydrocortisone and prednisolone in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency - HYPER-AID study interim results from a tertiary care center

Feb 19, 2025 | endocrine-abstracts.org | Masato Ahsan |Amy Morrison |Shailesh Gohil |Louise Boyle

Background: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is treated with lifelong glucocorticoid replacement historically with Hydrocortisone (2-3 divided doses per day) (1). Prednisolone is an alternative option with longer half-life up to 3.2 hours and requires once daily dosage. Currently there is no clear evidence indicating the superiority of one medication over the other (2).
Babylist Baby Registry Review: Pros and Cons

Feb 2, 2025 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. When I was pregnant with my first baby, people asked me, “What do you need?” or “Where are you registered?” ‌‌I was instantly filled with a sense of dread. Not only was I freaking out at the thought of taking care of a whole person, I didn’t know what I’d need or where to get it from. I headed off to a baby store to start registering. I knew swaddles were important (I didn’t know why), but they didn’t have the ones I saw at another store.