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Morning Sickness Survival Guide
Pregnant and suffering from morning — er —all-day sickness? We’ve been there; 80 to 90 percent off all mamas-to-be will experience nausea at some point in their first trimester due to increased...
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Expecting to Expect: How to Get Your Body Ready for Pregnancy
Having sex isn’t the only thing you need to do to get pregnant. Sure, it’s the most important (and fun!) part, but Dr. Douglas Black, a...
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Alcohol During Pregnancy
Two recent studies on drinking during pregnancy. Two conflicting conclusions. One says drinking moderately during early pregnancy is actually good for children; the other says it could have lasting implications...
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Foot Health During Pregnancy
Pregnant women just can’t win when it comes to foot fashion. Common sense tells us that high heels are even more damaging to our tender tootsies when we’re pregnant due to extra weight and hormonal...
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Best Strollers: Rock Star Baby Turbo
Rock Star Baby Turbo, i’coo, $699 “It’s lightweight, folds compact, fully reclines and is not bulky.”
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Can You Choose Your Baby's Sex?
You know you have a 50/50 chance of having a boy or girl when you decide you’re ready to have kids, but did you know that there are actually a couple of natural methods to increase your odds of having one...
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Caesarean Births
Formally used in medically urgent situations only, Caesarean sections are now routine. Canada is not alone in this new trend. Obstetricians around the world are performing an increasing number of Caesareans...
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Folic Acid During Pregnancy
How much do you need?Because every pregnant woman is at risk of carrying a baby with neural tube defects, it is essential that she take a prenatal vitamin containing 0.4 to 1 mg folic acid every day as recommended...
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Best "Green" Diapers: Bummis Organic Cotton Diaper Kit
Testers loved: The starter box comes with all the essentials, including flushable, no-mess liners. bummis.com
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Diaper Bags: Graco Messenger Diaper Bag - Milano
Features: • Front flap with magnetic closure • Exterior side pockets for storing bottles • Removable...
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Making sense of mat leave
Just talk to any of our American friends and faster than it takes to blurt out, “Six weeks! You only get six weeks of mat leave?” you’ll realize what a fabulous maternity and...
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Is it safe: Health & Medicine
What's safe to take when you're expecting Acne medicationsSteer clear from Accutane and Retinol, which contain vitamin A. (High amounts of vitamin A can cause certain birth defects.) Talk to your caregiver and a...
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Is it Safe During Pregnancy?
Alcohol?Play it safe and stay away from alcohol, especially in the first trimester. Artificial sweeteners?It depends on the type, so read the packaging. According to Health Canada, moderate amounts of aspartame...
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Top 100 Baby Names in Canada
Girls' Names 1 Ava ...
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Losing the Baby Weight
I’ve never been a “little girl.” I was a chunky kid and I grew into a chubby teenager. By the time I graduated from university, I was downright fat, tipping the scales at about 200 pounds. I...
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