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Pregnant women and nursing mothers need more iron

Pregnant women and nursing mothers need more iron

Iron is one of the most common dietary deficiencies, affecting as many as five billion people or up to 80 per cent of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization. Fresh supplies of iron are needed on a daily basis to make healthy, hemoglobin-rich blood and...
Beat the heat...5 survival tips for a summer pregnancy

Beat the heat...5 survival tips for a summer pregnancy

Beating the heat may seem easy enough for expecting moms this summer...apparently this is the coldest July on record ever!  But we all know that this possibly can’t be it!  Summer has to be right around the corner!  And so, being prepared is always key.  Here are a few tips...
The Ultimate Gift of Love

The Ultimate Gift of Love

Self-confidence, trust, and security. What do these 3 words mean to you? They're 'feel good' words, right? You read them and can breathe out confidently. They are empowering words that evoke feelings of love. When you feel this sense of calm about you...
Prepare for parenthood - before you're even pregnant!

Prepare for parenthood - before you're even pregnant!

Deciding to start a family will be one of the biggest and most exciting decisions you make, and isn't one to be taken lightly. There's a lot to consider when you start planning for a baby, and one thing that tops every parents list is health. Not only having a healthy baby...
Back to School for your Unborn Baby

Back to School for your Unborn Baby

Who says that you need to be outside of the womb to learn? Just because you don't have a school age child, doesn't mean that you have to wait until your child is 4 years old and off to kindergarten before you begin educating them. Medical research proves that...
A Father's Role in Prenatal Bonding

A Father's Role in Prenatal Bonding

Communicating with your unborn baby starts very early on and is crucial to providing your child with a happy and healthy life. Since your unborn baby doesn't have the ability to speak to you or understand your level of adult communication, he or she learns communication in other ways...
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The Importance of Prenatal Bonding

Do you know what the most important sound to have in an unborn baby's environment is? By far, parents' voices are the top choice. This is how your baby learns about language. They can hear you talking to them. Medical research proves that an unborn baby...
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RESP Do's and Don'ts

Expecting a baby can be an exciting and overwhelming time in your life. There's a lot of information to take in about all aspects of parenting, from childbirth to a longer-term goal: saving for your child's education. You've probably heard about Registered Education Savings Plans...
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Hospital Checklist

Giving birth soon? Be as prepared as possible! If you are giving birth at a Hospital or Birthing Centre, the following is a list of essential items that you need to pack and have ready to bring with you. You can print this Checklist and add your own items....

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Have a dog? Expecting a Baby?

If you have a dog and you're expecting a baby, there are some easy tips to follow to ensure that your exisiting baby and the new baby arriving can happily and safely co-exist. It will take some adjustments but if you start early, it will help your dog get used...