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Do Lactation Supplements Really Work?
If you’re a breastfeeding mother (or even if you’re not), you’ve probably either heard, seen, or used a lactation supplement or aid of some sort. Some examples include: lactation cookies, drinks such as teas, herbal supplements and more. But can all these things really help boost milk supply? And are they safe? Lets take a…
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More About Doulas And How to Find One You Can Trust
If you listen to my podcast, you’ll know my most recent guest was Mariana, a doula who works in Louisiana. She talked a lot about the role and responsibilities of a doula, and how they can help support you before, during, and after labour. I recommend giving that a listen (to hear about the doula…
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Things To Do With Your Littles in Ontario This Fall (In the Middle of a Pandemic)
It’s hard being a mama on maternity leave sometimes – you keep having to rack your brain for things to do everyday. Not even so much for baby (depending on their age), but sometimes for your own sanity! I like some full days at home a week (we still get out for walks around the…
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Cats, Litter Boxes, and Pregnancy: Toxoplasmosis Explored
Toxoplasma gondii – or toxoplasmosis – you may have heard of this parasite or infection if you have ever been pregnant and owned a cat. But what is it and what are the actual risks? *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The information on this blog should not be used as a substitute…
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Our Most Used Items From Our Amazon Baby Registry
If you’ve read any of my product recommendation lists before, you know I hate using the term “essential” simply because I think that what I might deem essential for me, may not be essential for you. That’s why I always use “faves” – because these are my favourite items, and ones I got the most…
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All About Pelvic Health with Marla Maislin, MPT @bloomphysio
I am going to be chatting with Marla Maislin, MPT, a pelvic physiotherapist based in the GTA, on Wednesday September 30th at 8:00 pm EST on IGTV (you can find my Instagram page here). We are going to be talking about more than just postpartum pelvic health – there will be a little something for…
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8 Months of Maggie: Wait, 8 Months?! What?!
Someone tell me HOW time has escaped me and my baby is now 8 months old?! It still feels like yesterday that I was pregnant now she only has 4 months left till she’s a year (& 3 months till I return to work…)- please stop growing so fast. A lot has happened (again) this…
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How I Made Connections in the Postpartum Period
When I was pregnant, I had goals for my maternity leave. I wanted to get out and do things with my baby as soon as I felt well enough to do so. Making connections and having social support is so important for postpartum mothers – increased social support in the postpartum period is associated with…
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Motor Milestones From 0-12 and 12-24 Months: What They Are and How to Encourage Your Child to Move!
Once again, I was ever so lucky to get to see another Parenting Series webinar (I missed the live version because of teething but got access to the recording!). This week Kasha Pyka, a Pediatric Physiotherapist (PPT) working out of Toronto, Ontario was talking about motor milestones in children ages 0-12 months and 12-24 months.…
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