Our magazine is dedicated to providing readers with information to support them through pre-conception, during pregnancy, and throughout their child’s early years. Regular Oh Baby! features include: nutrition and health tips, recipes, fun contests, new products and innovations, an extensive resource directory, and more. Oh Baby! Magazine really delivers!

We’ve all heard that there are “good” and “bad” fats. Well, omega-3 fats are the “good” or healthy fats. They are considered “essential”. That’s a dietitian’s way of saying our bodies need them, but can’t make them, so we have to get them from the beverages we drink and foods we eat. Of the three types of omega-3’s (known for short as DHA, LNA and EPA), DHA is the nutritional all-star from pregnancy to early...

Recently, there has been a lot of celebrity discussion about the link to autism and vaccines. Two Hollywood moms, Jenny McCarthy and Amanda Peet, have gone head to head trying to sway the public’s opinion. In 2005 McCarthy’s son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism. Since then she has been promoting the idea that childhood vaccinations, particularly the MMR vaccine (used to prevent measles, mumps and rubella, given to babies between 12 to 18...

Under any circumstances the road back to having a sex life after having a baby is tough. The OB’s standard advice is to wait six weeks after giving birth to have sex. This is not a number created to drive men crazy. After six weeks is it safe to assume that the cervix has completely closed up and can maintain a sterile environment for the uterus. This also accommodates the average time it takes for the body to recover. First off, the...

Returning to work after maternity leave doesn’t have to be the stuff of which new mom nightmares are made. Here are some mom-proven strategies for making the transition as stress-free as possible for you and your baby. BEFORE YOU RETURN TO WORK Tap into the working mom grapevine. Find out what types of strategies other moms in your workplace have used to make those first few weeks back a little less stressful, and what concessions have...

Visit a local bookstore and you’ll see that the cookbook section is filled with several variations of the theme of “Deceptive Cooking”. Loosely defined, parents are apparently being told to disguise good, nutritional food in fun and exciting ways, in order to convince their fussy eaters to switch over from “bad food” (for example breaded, greasy pre-formed objects which require plum sauce), and instead eat broccoli, yams, and various...

Every year, hundreds of animals are sent to new homes or an animal shelter when the new baby arrives. The wonderful benefits of having an animal friend for children to play and grow up with are well documented. But some parents are still nervous. You can make it easier for your cat or dog to cope with the introduction of the newest member of the family. All animals become stressed if their routine is disrupted and they feel they are no longer...

Fact or fiction? The can't-get-it-out-of-your-head craving. You just sent your partner out for a triple-fudge sundae and a super-sized bag of dill pickle potato chips. It would seem that you've been hit with the modern-day equivalent of that classic pickles and ice cream craving! But as you rip open the bag of chips and dive into that ultra-decadent triple-fudge sundae, you can't help but wonder how much of your craving is physiological in...

Myth: A breastfed baby is at risk of iron deficient anemia and should only eat iron fortified commercial baby foods. Truth: Other than commercial baby cereal, jarred baby food is not fortified with iron! For a healthy full-term infant, breastmilk will meet all of your baby's nutritional needs for at least the first six months of life. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not be required or needed for a healthy, full-term breastfed baby...

There are a multitude of reasons for you and your family to start eating organic foods. Organic farming and food is better for health, can prevent the onset of future disease and illness and reduces exposure to toxic elements in our environment. But… that’s not all. Read on to find out why you and your family should go organic! 1. Reduce your intake of harmful herbicides and pesticides According to the Environmental Protection Agency...

The Essential Fatty Acid What is Omega 3? Omega-3 fatty acids are unique types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are essential to human health and are of dietary importance since our bodies do not produce them. Omega 3 Content of Common Foods: Omega-3 fatty acids are found in 3 main forms, the short-chain alpha linolenic acid (LNA) and the long-chain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Recent...

Introducing new foods to your baby can be scary when you start to think of all the possible reactions they can have. Hopefully the following information will make it all a little bit easier. Remember that mealtimes should be nutritious and fun! How to Spot a Potential Allergic Reaction There are several things you might note that may indicate baby has a potential allergic reaction or intolerance to a food. Remember, an intolerance to a...

Help Your Hubby Support Breastfeeding You know all about how great breastfeeding is, right? That it's free, that it never runs out and that breastfed babies' diapers don't stink are major advantages. But there's a lot more. It gives you and your child a great opportunity to bond. It's also the perfect blend of nutrients for the baby. Breastfed kids have a much lower chance than formula-fed kids of developing food allergies, respiratory and...