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Expecting a child gives new meaning to eating a well-balanced diet.

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. 

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.

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

Your baby’s first focus? She’ll use her eyes and ears, along with her sense of smell and touch, to learn her new world.

Let’s talk baby talk! No, not words just yet, but the language basics begin here! 

She’s everywhere! She’s everywhere! At least she wants to be, and she wants to get there on her own.

“Come on, make Mama (or Papa, of course) proud.” It’s likely already crossed your baby’s mind without you even saying it, since his desire to please you is strengthening along with

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

You’re half-awake at 4 am with a wide-awake baby in your arms and wondering if you’ll ever get a full night’s sleep again. Don’t worry, you will.

How will you feed your newborn?

Choosing and introducing a baby formula can be a difficult decision for any parent.

Formula. It’s full of nutrition—but how you prep and store it can serve up some questions, too.

Your baby’s growing and their digestive system is developing, too. Learn how to switch formulas the right way to support your child’s nutritional needs.

Around the six-month mark, your baby will probably show signs of being ready for bites of their first food.

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.

A healthy, well-balanced diet is beneficial for you and the baby growing in your belly, but some nutrients are critical for the healthy growth and development of your baby.

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.

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

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!

You’re expecting—what an exciting time! 

Just as it was important to eat right while you were pregnant, it's also vital that you continue to do so while breastfeeding.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician

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Your pregnancy: weeks 28-31. Your baby and you are now in the final stretch.

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.

Make the most of your time at home with these five tummy-time moves to get your little one active and help you bond with each other.

Your pregnancy: weeks 1-4 – the start of your first trimester. The first signs of pregnancy may be very obvious… or not at all.

Your pregnancy: weeks 5-8. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, is important during this stage.

Your pregnancy: weeks 9-13. Your silhouette still may not show your pregnancy, but you begin to feel that the baby is there.