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Tag Archives: pregnant
That moment when we found out it was twins
You know that laugh? The laugh you get in situations that aren’t funny. It’s a hysterical sort of inappropriate laugh when you’re nervous? The laugh you just can’t control? That’s what happened during my 18-week ultrasound when we found out … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Babies with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health
Tagged how to survive, multiples, pregnant, Twins, ultrasound
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What you need to know about Zika virus if you are or may become pregnant
This week, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care reported Canada’s first positive case of sexually transmitted Zika virus. It is suspected that the individual – an Ontario resident – contracted the virus from a partner … Continue reading
Posted in Before Pregnancy, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health
Tagged microcephaly, mosquito, mosquito bites, mosquitoes, parents-to-be, pregnancy, pregnant, Public Health Agency of Canada, sexual transmission, Travel, travellers, travelling, unborn baby, Zika, Zika virus, Zika-affected countries
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Being a new parent can feel overwhelming
There is nothing quite as life-changing as becoming a parent. As a childless person you may have imagined what it would be like to become a parent. Maybe you pictured yourself rocking a sweet, sleeping baby; having fun picking out … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy
Tagged adjusting, anxiety, depression, father, Halton Perinatal Mood Disorder Coalition, mother, new parent, perinatal mood disorders, PMD, postpartum, PPD, pregnant, Services
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“Sacrifices” during Pregnancy – totally worth it
There’s a lot of chatter lately about the sacrifices one is expected to make during pregnancy. The controversy stems from the new book, “Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong-and What You Really Need to Know” by Emily Oster. … Continue reading
Posted in Before Pregnancy, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health
Tagged alcohol, baby, beer, disease prevention, emily oster, expecting better, FASD, fetal alcohol, fetus, food safety, how much is safe, oster, Physical Health, pregnancy, pregnant, recommendation, sacrifice, wine
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The Truth About Alcohol, Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Sure we all know someone who says they continued to enjoy their Friday night drink with a friend while pregnant, but hear me out. This blog aims to tell you one vitally important thing. Contrary to what your hair-dresser’s sister-in-law’s … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Before Pregnancy, Children & Tweens, Children & Tweens with Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Toddlers & Preschoolers with Special Needs
Tagged alcohol, beer, drink, FASD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Mental Health, Physical Health, pregnancy, pregnant, Services, special needs, wine
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