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Nutrition during pregnancy asktheexpert nutrition pregnancy Jul 07, 2023

Let's start with the obvious - eating a healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy is crucial for both you and your baby (like, DUH!).

Not only does eating the right foods provide the necessary nutrients for your baby's growth, but it also helps you maintain a healthy weight and promotes your overa...

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Power up - nutrition for new mamas asktheexpert breastfeeding nutrition postpartum Apr 26, 2023

Looking forĀ some tipsĀ to make sure you POWER UP for the demands of the postpartum period?

Good nutrition is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for new mamas who are recovering from the strain pregnancy and childbirth put on their body, and possibly also breastfeeding! Nutritionis...

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Gestational diabetes and your diet during pregnancy gestational diabetes nutrition pregnancy q&a webinars Jan 29, 2023

As if expectant mamas don't have enough to worry about, add a type of diabetes that can make an appearance during pregnancy!

During a webinar on gestational diabetes led by Ilona Pulis, a registered dietitian, various topics were discussed to help individuals better understand and manage this condi...

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Q&A with Gayle Cutajar: Postpartum Exercise exercise nutrition postpartum q&a smarttips Jan 23, 2021
Getting back in shape after having a baby, whether to lose the baby weight or to rebuild our strength and increase energy levels, is not a task we should approach blindly.
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Once we get the green light from our doctor at the six-week checkup, how can a fitness coach help?
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Pro-tip Series: How to cook ONE MONTH's worth of homemade dinners before baby's arrival batchcooking nutrition postpartum pro-tip series smarttips supermums Dec 03, 2020

When we plan for the birth of our little one, we often putĀ a lot of energy and focus into making sure we have all the baby clothes freshly washed, the crib set up, we stock up the nursery and start counting down the days to when we'll have baby in our arms. The postpartum period is nothing short of ...

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Pro-tip Series: Why do I need Folic Acid in Pregnancy? askthemidwife nutrition pregnancy pro-tip series Nov 03, 2020

Research extensively shows that couples preparing to conceive, most notably women, are eager to make lifestyle changes in order to be in optimal health before planning for a baby. While some start exercising, others switch to a more healthy and well-balanced diet. In this blog post, MyMama midwife A...

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