Pregnancy Advice

The debate about breastfeeding and bottle feeding continues. Ultimately, the choice is up to the mother and what she is able to do within her comfort zone. That may sound selfish if you are against bottle feeding, but an uncomfortable…

The chances of having a crash during your second trimester of your pregnancy (weeks 14-26) is 42%, according to a Canadian study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. That is a statistical risk of 1 in 50 of the…

Yoga has now been found to reduce the risk of anxiety and depression during pregnancy. In the first study to demonstrate the effects of yoga on mood, researchers from the University of Manchester have proven what medical professionals…

Researchers in the US have come up with an easy-to-use kit for men to test the quality of their sperm from the privacy of their own homes. According to inventors, the new device called TrakFertility promises to provide the…

New research suggests that what a woman eats BEFORE conception can permanently affect the genes of her future child and have a lifelong impact on the unborn baby's health. Lead scientist Dr Branwen Hennig explains: Our…

Smoothies are a great addition your pregnancy diet! Did you know smoothies can actually reduce morning sickness! Liquid-based foods are easier to keep down and will keep you hydrated unlike tasteless crackers! Smoothies like this…

It's time pamper those sore pregnancy feet! My sore and swollen feet is one thing I remember most about pregnancy. Not only did my feet grow in size, but walking became increasingly more difficult as my due date approached. To say the…

Women who spend a lot of time in the sun are at risk of losing folate, according to a study at the Queensland University of Technology. The researchers found a 20% reduction in folate levels in their study of Australian women aged…

For me and my husband starting a family was easy. We tried once, and a month later I was pregnant with our now, 2-year-old daughter, Ava. Unfortunately, this is not the case for millions of Canadian couples hoping to start a…

There are never enough baby naming sources. It's always fun to discover a new name you haven't thought of or heard in a while. So in honour of St Patrick's Day, and because I can't get enough of clever baby name sources, here are some…

Pregnant women need some pampering! After months of of carrying around a baby, your feet start to hate you! They become sore and swollen to the point that shoes don't fit anymore. To add to this, as your due date approaches the less…

Gestational Diabetes can be prevented even BEFORE a woman becomes pregnant through simple steps like diet modification, moderate exercise and stress reduction. What is more - those steps taken before, as well as during pregnancy can…