Athletic dreams + Motherhood +

Athletic dreams + Motherhood +

Welcome to MOMentum

Founded by Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, MOMentum is here to ensure that no elite athlete ever has to choose between their athletic career and their dreams of motherhood.

We provide specialized support for Canadian women in sport — from family planning and fertility options to navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the demands of elite performance. At MOMentum, we believe every athlete deserves full reproductive agency, enabling them to make informed choices about their body while pursuing their athletic goals.

Through financial assistance, advocacy, and a community of like-minded athletes, we’re removing the barriers that limit women in sport. Our mission is to empower Canadian elite athletes to thrive in both sport and family life.

A woman with curly hair, wearing a sweater, sits on a couch with two children. She leans in to kiss the top of the younger child's head while the older child, lying with her head on the woman's lap, looks up contemplatively. The younger child, sitting on the woman’s lap, is touching her nose.

How we create change

A graphic of a megaphone with sound lines emanating from it, symbolizing advocacy. Below, the word 'Advocacy' is bolded, followed by text about amplifying athlete stories, addressing systemic gaps, and supporting women and families in sports.
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Support card with a red heart and two gold coins with dollar signs, and text about providing direct grants for athlete moms.
Photo of Briana Scott in athletic clothing and a white cap bends forward to shake hands with her smiling son in a yellow jacket on a forest trail.

MOMENTUM SUPPORTED SEVEN TEAM CANADA ATHLETE MOTHERS AT THE 2024 OLYMPICS & PARALYMPICS GAMES

And we’re just getting started.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Whether you're navigating sport and motherhood, or want to help others do the same — you're not alone.

Join the MOMentum.

Inside the MOMentum Movement

We’re building change — one post, one athlete, one moment at a time.

Barriers for athlete mothers are not isolated, they are global 🤬 This new international study stands out because it goes beyond the usual North American focus, drawing insights from elite runners across 14 countries. It highlights both the differen
🏳️‍🌈 Celebrating Every Path to Parenthood. This Pride Month, we honour the many ways athletes build their families. 🌈 We know there is no single pathway to parenthood. For queer athlete mothers, whether biological, non-biological, or through
ICYMI: MOMentum just won the OLY Legacy Grant! 🙌🇨🇦 This isn’t just funding, it’s a big “yes” to what we’re all about: making sure athlete moms get seen, supported, and valued. Because we’re 100% volunteer-run,
“Oh so you’re retiring.” That’s what @kendallcoyne26 heard when she announced her pregnancy in 2023 ➡️ Fast forward to 2025 and she just won her second Walter Cup with the @pwhl_frost as team captain. We’re not sure wh
When it comes to media coverage of elite athlete motherhood, some ask whether it takes away from the focus on women’s athletic achievements. But framing it as a choice between motherhood and performance misses the point. These stories don&rsq
Motherhood in sport deserves more than hashtags. This Mother’s Day, we’re not asking for applause, we’re demanding real change. Because resilience shouldn’t be the only plan. ➡️ Read our open letter. ➡️ Share it. ➡️ Join th
We’re proud to share some exciting news we've been sitting on! MOMentum is a 2025 OLY Canada Legacy Grant recipient, awarded by the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Olympic Foundation. 🇨🇦 This grant supports our mission to ensure
🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 Jocelyn Peterman is officially the first woman nominated to Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and she’s doing it as an athlete mom 💪 Alongside her husband and teammate Brett Gallant (we're not crying, you are), Jocel