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You’re expecting—what an exciting time! 

Since every day should build on the excitement you felt the moment you found out, here’s a checklist that focusses on the start of your amazing journey. It’s meant to put your initial pregnancy questions and concerns to bed, so you can look forward to all the thrills that lie ahead for you…and your baby! 

Hooray for exercise! That’s right, it’s not off limits just because you’re pregnant, you just have to be very careful (i.e. talk to your doctor).

Even before you conceive, every bite counts. Wait, that’s a lot to consider, right? Don’t worry, this healthy eating breakdown serves up diet information that will matter to you.

You want to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. You know it has benefits for both you and the baby growing in your belly. You likely wonder which nutrients are critical for the healthy growth and development of your baby, so how can you pick out which foods to eat during pregnancy?

Expecting a child gives new meaning to eating a well-balanced diet. Eating a healthy diet during pregnancy will help your baby to get a healthy start and it's also the perfect excuse for you to make some healthy lifestyle changes. The key to good nutrition is variety. Use Canada's Food Guide to help you make healthy choices for you and the baby growing inside of you! 

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.

Pregnancy is a time for healthy lifestyle changes. Just like a healthy diet, regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, which is even more important now because soon you’ll have a little person to think about. But before running out the door, it is important to check with your doctor about exercising during pregnancy.