Donuts while pregnant? Okay or no-go?
Here’s an e-mail that I received from an expectant Mom earlier this week: “I am four months pregnant and my regular daily meals consist of grapefruit or oranges and almonds for breakfast, organic mixed...
View ArticleDo You Have Skinny-Stress? (Special bonus at the end!)
We’ve all done it… You and I both know that at one time or another you’ve stressed about your weight… Maybe it was in grade 7 when you were bullied for being “fat”. Maybe it was when your body started...
View ArticleWhat to look for in a pre-natal multivitamin
Planning a pregnancy in the next few months? Yippee! Congrats! Before the baby-making begins, make sure that your body is primed to grow a healthy, thriving baby. While improving your nutrition at ANY...
View ArticleWhy Sprouts May Not Be Safe to Eat
You may know that you shouldn’t eat sprouts while you’re pregnant because of the risk of food poisoning, but what about people who aren’t pregnant? Health Canada recently released a statement...
View ArticleHow Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy?
As a coffee lover, I say enjoy your java during pregnancy–in moderation of course. You’ll hear contradicting advice on this subject from various health experts and even non-health experts. Health...
View Article7 Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy
Most foods are completely safe for pregnant women to enjoy without worry. However, there are a select few foods that should be avoided during pregnancy (and even if you’re trying to get pregnant,...
View ArticlePlanning For A Better Birth Experience
I have two and a half weeks left in my pregnancy (I’m pregnant with my 2nd) and I’m getting to that really uncomfortable stage… you know, when you just want your baby to come already?! I’m really...
View ArticleSarah is going back to work!
September has always been my favourite month of the year. Not only is the weather usually lovely here in Calgary (I’m knocking on wood right now), and the colours beautiful, but I also think of...
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