Getting a good night’s sleep has so many physical, emotional, and mental benefits. Yet with all of the distractions that demand our attention, going to sleep on time and getting enough rest has become extremely elusive to many of us. Why is sleep so important and how can we make it a priority? To find […]
A balanced diet and daily exercise are key components to maintaining a healthy weight and feeling our best. But for some people, no matter how well they eat or how much they exercise, the weight stays the same or continues to climb. Losing the last few pounds and keeping them off is a common phenomenon […]
Midwives provide primary care to healthy pregnant women and their babies throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. Depending on where you live, Midwives may deliver babies at home or in a hospital.
There is no set order to use when introducing solid foods to babies. How you introduce new foods to your baby will depend on the guidance you receive from your healthcare provider.
Keep in mind the saying “food is for fun under one” when introducing solids to your baby. In the beginning stages, it is more to get your baby used to the texture, taste, and procedure of eating solid foods than it is for their total nutrition, most will still be relying on breastmilk or formula. I like to recommend soft vegetables as a starting food as babies to help them develop a taste for them early on.
This hypoallergenic food introduction chart provides…
A healthy diet and appropriate supplements are important for a new Mother, especially to help facilitate quicker healing. It can also help to prevent exhaustion and low mood postpartum.
I thought I’d share our meal plan from the past two weeks that kept us out of the grocery store the whole time!
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Starting with babies (newborn to one year),
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