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Did you know? Developing your support network now can help you feel good about feeding your baby later.

Experts agree breast milk is best for babies.

Did you know? The “superpowers” of breast milk for your baby (and you) cannot be underestimated—and pregnancy is the perfect time to prepare.

Yes, it seems like another pregnancy miracle, but it’s true—your body produces the perfect baby food: Breast milk.

Did you know…? The natural protection in breast milk will help nurture your newborn.

The key question to ask if you’re being tested for, or monitoring, gestational diabetes.

10 essential questions about gestational diabetes answered

Why 30 minutes a day can impact a lifetime.

A lack of folic acid during pregnancy leads to higher risk of neural tube defects in the baby. Learn about supplementing with folic acid and how much you need.

Packing for the hospital is not quite as simple as packing for a weekend trip since you leave home pregnant, and return with an extra bundle of joy.

Here’s an outline that starts with your third trimester, and takes you right through to your upcoming labour.

You might think it’s too early to start planning for the big day, but it’s never too early to starting thinking about what kind of birthing experience will be the ideal one for you. 

There are so many things to do before bringing baby home from the hospital.

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!

Your pregnancy: weeks 5-8. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, is important during this stage. Good nutrition can positively influence your baby's growth and development.

Your pregnancy: weeks 18-22. A month of finishing touches for the baby.

Stress, hormonal upheaval, and a growing abdomen: all these factors can cause insomnia, nighttime dreaming and nightmares, resulting in fatigue and drowsiness during the day.

Your pregnancy: weeks 23 – 27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

Your pregnancy: weeks 36 – 39.  It’s the final countdown to your baby’s grand entrance!

Being pregnant is an exciting experience, not only are you anticipating the day you finally hold your baby in your arms, but your body is also going through amazing changes.

Your pregnancy: weeks 32-35.  Your baby is still developing as you near the finish line and it’s mostly adding the finishing touches from here on out. He or she is getting ready to meet you!