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

When Your Toddler Has Meltdowns at Bedtime

1 week 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

2 months ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
How Do I Sterilize Baby Bottles (and is it Really Necessary?)

Dec 20, 2024 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

When it comes to caring for your baby, cleanliness is typically a high priority (along with sleep and sanity). One topic that often comes up is properly sterilizing baby bottles. How important is it, though? If sterilizing is important, how long do you have to do it? In this post, we'll explore the reasons for sterilizing baby bottles, the different methods you can use and how long you need to do it. Is Sterilizing Necessary?
Finding 'Made In America' Toys

Dec 10, 2024 | pregnantchicken.com | Amy Morrison

Many parents are on the hunt for high quality toys that are made in the USA, but are any toys made in America anymore? Are any affordable, or are we left to decide between local artisans or factories overseas? If finding toys that have their beginnings in the United States is important when you’re deciding what to buy, here’s a list of popular brands that make wooden toys, STEAM toys, imaginative play toys, arts and crafts, and sensory toys, to point you in the right direction.
Classic Literature As Florida Man Headlines

Dec 2, 2024 | medium.com | Amy Morrison

Amy Morrison·FollowPublished inSlackjaw·2 min read·--It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that a Florida Man in possession of a library card must be in want of meth. Image Credit: ShutterstockFlorida Woman Tries Sell Daughter in Marriage to Her Preacherman Cousin. Florida Man Fakes His Death So He Can Attend His Funeral. Then He “Cums” Back To Life All Over His Family. Wedding Disaster! Florida Woman Realizes Husband is Already Married When She Finds Old Wife in Attic.