As you anxiously await the arrival of your baby, there's so much to think about and so much to prepare for. You research the safest car seat, which onesies might be the most comfortable, should you go cloth diaper or disposable? You ponder colours for the nursery or search for ... Continue Reading

Who doesn’t want a smooth-sailing pregnancy? Although it’s important to eat a well-balanced variety of nutritious foods throughout your pregnancy, you should also support a healthy diet and lifestyle with the right prenatal supplements. Keep in mind that prenatal multivitamins complement a healthy diet; they don’t replace it.  Prenatal supplements contain ... Continue Reading

Congratulations on deciding to start your own family! Prenatal supplements are highly recommended by healthcare practitioners these days, despite a healthy lifestyle and well-rounded diet. Wondering why? A woman’s body goes through incredible changes, especially during pregnancy. Supplements help meet the demands of a growing baby and close gaps, such as pre-existing nutritional deficiencies. There are a ... Continue Reading

Boosting Your Parent Superpowers You’ve got superpowers! Little one cries and you crumble like a chewy chocolate chip cookie. Off you run to magically make a beloved stuffed animal reappear or heal a pinched finger with a kiss. In the eyes of our kids, parents have superpowers. And, you can boost ... Continue Reading

You likely started taking a folic acid supplement even before you became pregnant and continued until you delivered. Should folic acid still be part of your everyday health regimen during your reproductive years? The answer is a resounding yes! What’s the difference between folic acid and folate?  Both are forms of vitamin B9. ... Continue Reading

If you’re a seasoned mom, you know how overwhelming the first few months of parenthood can be. As you add to your family the dynamics change, so it’s a whole new ballgame with each subsequent pregnancy.    But before you think your days can’t get any longer or the pile of ... Continue Reading

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Child’s Health -- no cost involved! As a parent, all you want is for your child to be healthy and happy. And while there are a lot of fancy ways to do this, sometimes it’s the simple things that can make all the difference. Teaching your ... Continue Reading

My first official blog post since having my little muffin! He just turned 3 months, and I feel like he’ll be filling out university applications soon. Ok, a little exaggeration (and projection), but his daily milestones and blooming personality just amaze me (I’m a new mum, can you tell?). As ... Continue Reading