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Getting baby’s nursery ready
New parents may not know that safest place for baby to sleep for the first six months is in their bedroom and in a crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety regulations.
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The benefits of breastfeeding
Breastmilk has everything your little one needs to grow*—and offers benefits for you, too.
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Gestational diabetes symptoms
10 essential questions about gestational diabetes answered
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Get ready, get set... breastfeed!
Did you know? The “superpowers” of breast milk for your baby (and you) cannot be underestimated—and pregnancy is the perfect time to prepare.
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Pregnancy weight gain
There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.
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Healthy Pregnancy Diet & Nutrition
Expecting a child gives new meaning to eating a well-balanced diet.
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Pregnancy and dietary considerations
Pregnancy is exciting, exhilarating and totally different for every woman.
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What exercise can I do and when?
Exercising while you’re pregnant is important for you and your baby’s health. Physical activity can help you control your weight gain, lift your mood, and even help labor go more smoothly.
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Taking baby out for the first time guide
Taking baby out for the first time can be daunting. This checklist should help make it easy for all your baby friendly days out.
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Newborn taste preferences | Did you know?
Babies’ taste preferences start before they are born
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How to program your child’s future health
What to eat during pregnancy to give your baby the best start in life.
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First month of pregnancy symptoms
Your pregnancy: weeks 1-4 – the start of your first trimester. The first signs of pregnancy may be very obvious… or not at all.
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Seventh month of pregnancy symptoms
Your pregnancy: weeks 28-31. Your baby and you are now in the final stretch.
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How to cope with first trimester anxiety
Suffering from first trimester anxiety? You’re not alone, 1 in 10 pregnant women experience this pregnancy symptom in their first trimester. Here’s how to keep the feelings under control.
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Third month of pregnancy symptoms
Your pregnancy: weeks 9-13. Your silhouette still may not show your pregnancy, but you begin to feel that the baby is there.
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Childproofing Your Home: Safety first!
Your house is about to become home to all kinds of firsts for your new family addition—make sure everyone can share every special moment in a safe environment where your baby can thrive!
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Your pregnancy snack selector
Moms-to-be in their second and third trimesters need to think about adding a few more calories to their diets — make them healthy ones with these nutritious snack ideas.
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What to pack in your hospital bag
Time to think about what to pack for your new baby—including that special going-home outfit—and for yourself, as well as what you might need for breastfeeding.
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Food choices for a healthy pregnancy nutrition
Eating for two doesn’t mean eating twice as much food, but it should mean making your food work twice as hard.
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Your checklist of prenatal testing questions
Baby health checks start before they’re even born. Here are some questions you may want to ask your healthcare provider about prenatal testing.
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Your hospital breastfeeding checklist
Make sure your feeding plans don’t get overlooked in all the excitement of your new arrival.
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How to strengthen your baby's immune system
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
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Boost your breastfeeding confidence
Did you know? Developing your support network now can help you feel good about feeding your baby later.
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How to choose an infant car seat | Bringing Baby Home
There are so many things to do before bringing baby home from the hospital.
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