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Every mother wants a healthy baby. One way to help your child (or the baby you plan to have) is to make sure you are consuming enough folic acid. What does folic acid do? During the first weeks of pregnancy, folic acid is critical. When consumed before and during the earliest stages of pregnancy, folic acid can work to prevent up to 70% of neural tube defects (i.e. spina bifida). Since half of pregnancies are unplanned, you may not even...

Exercise during pregnancy can be beneficial to you and your baby but must be done with caution: remember pregnancy is not a time to train for that marathon! Here are some dos and dont's for exercising for "two" and as always consult your physician first. Don't start a new exercise regimen during your pregnancy. The rule of thumb is that if you've been doing your exercise routine a minimum of six months prior to getting pregnant, then you can...

You have a baby and a new diaper bag – now you have to make sure that you have everything else you’ll need for an outing. What do you put in your diaper bag? When you are packing your diaper bag, always take into account where you are going, how long you will be and what the weather is like. Here is a guideline that should get you well on your way with everything you need and more. Being prepared will help – especially if you’re a...

Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you have to stop bicycling. Making the right decisions can make this activity a safe form of exercise that won't hurt your "extra cargo". However, it is still important to consult your doctor before you strap on your helmet. Before starting a trip, consume two - three glasses of water and pack extra water or sports beverages. Drink frequently. Never ride in hot weather, and take high-protein snacks...

We've all heard how beneficial breastfeeding is to both mommy and baby. Here are some interesting facts: Did you know? Breast milk has natural antibiotic qualities, and many mothers swear that a squirt in the irritated/infected eye of their baby has helped to clear it up. During the first half of the 20th century, when not breastfeeding their babies, moms made their own ‘formula' with evaporated milk, water and table sugar or corn...

Being pregnant means lots of trips to the hospital before your little one even makes an appearance. It may seem like you are being poked and prodded a lot, but every test is important and allows your doctor to track your baby's growth. ULTRASOUNDS: An ultrasound scanner is a machine that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal organs (and your baby) on a monitor. Ultrasounds can be shown in 2, 3 or 4-dimensional...

I was a little bit nervous about becoming pregnant with my second child as I thought I would never be able to love another child as much as I love my son, Nathaniel. Well, Tina (President, Mississauga location) at UC Baby put that feeling to rest. As I saw our baby move and yawn: I fell in love all over again! UC Baby is a private ultrasound experience, whereby you get to visit with your baby for an hour at a time, using three dimensional...

Healthy Weight Gain No pregnant woman looks forward to gaining more weight than necessary during pregnancy, so let’s talk about the numbers right away. A woman who is at a healthy weight at the onset of pregnancy is advised to gain between 25 to 35 pounds during nine months. Enough calories Looking at it another way, growing a healthy baby takes more than 85,000 calories, in addition to the calories you need for your own energy...

Learning something new often entails deciphering a brand-new language. If you take up cooking, you’ll need to become familiar with words like sauté and chiffonade. If scrapbooking’s your thing, it’s phrases like, “I can’t believe you’re charging so much for this small piece of crap!” Breastfeeding is no exception to this rule, and it too comes with its own vernacular. Here are some key terms to know before you enter the business...

I’m not a "real" breastfeeding expert. But I nursed my little one for over two and a half years, and I can tell you that when breastfeeding was painful, 100 per cent of the time it was because of a poor latch.Otherwise, breastfeeding was pain-free, and actually quite enjoyable. Breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt. Of course, that does not mean that it never does. Pain is the sign that something is wrong, we should all listen to our...

I am so tired but I must do it. I drag the board over to place in front of the TV. I walk the four steps over to turn the console and TV on. Grabbing the remote, I aim and click to set up the Wii Fit. My newest baby is snug asleep in her bassinet steps away from me. My two-year-old is drawing away on the kitchen table. I cue up the Yoga program and step on. Every breath and arm raise I can feel my body creaking out of hibernation. I am out...

Name Your Tune, the leading personalized children's music compilation and their customers have spoken: The names Aiden and Madeline for boys and girls were the most popular names chosen by parents in 2009, while Jacob and Emma were the most popular names of the decade. “We’ve seen more spelling variations of both of this year’s top names than we imagined possible - Aidan has also been Ayden, Aidyn, Aden, and Aaden and Madeline can be...