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Breastmilk has everything your little one needs to grow*—and offers benefits for you, too.
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9 month of pregnancy : Your baby is almost here
Your pregnancy: weeks 36 – 39. It’s the final countdown to your baby’s grand entrance!
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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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Effects on you at the eighth month of pregnancy
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.
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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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Prenatal multivitamins and folic acid for pregnancy
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.
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Giving birth is less daunting if you have a birth plan prepared to help the day go as smoothly as possible. See our birth plan guide below.
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10 essential questions about gestational diabetes answered
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Fourth month of pregnancy symptoms
Your pregnancy: weeks 14-17. Your baby's individual features and sensory organs are now being fine tuned.
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What to expect at 5 month of pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 18-22. A month of finishing touches for the baby.
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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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Tips to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy
Did you know? If you’re thinking about starting a family, making small changes to your diet and lifestyle now can have a big impact on your baby-to-be in the future.
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Maternal nutrition during pregnancy can influence baby's lifelong health
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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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Your Maternity Leave and Parental Leave checklist
It might seem a while away, but ahead of the arrival of the new addition to your family, it’s a good idea to begin preparations towards your leave and to find out what you are entitled to.
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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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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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How to cope with pregnancy pains and discomfort
As your body changes, pregnancy pains and discomfort can occur, especially in your back, legs and feet. The good news is, there are ways to ease your pregnancy aches and pains.
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How to strengthen your baby's immune system
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
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Nutrition Facts Every Parent Should Know
A mom-to-be does not need to eat for two
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C-section recovery: Things to think about
As with any surgery, C-section recovery takes time and self-care. Here are some things to have in mind to help you heal, from C-section recovery time to cleaning C-section incisions.
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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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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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How to deal with morning sickness at the start of pregnancy
Morning sickness can strike at any time of day or night, especially at the start of pregnancy.
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