Vegetables, fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods are all important parts of a healthy diet during pregnancy. Each of these food groups provides different nutritional benefits, providing you with energy, helping your baby develop, or keeping you healthy throughout your pregnancy.
- Physical activity is good for your pregnancy. If you’re not used to being active in your everyday life, start slowly and gradually add more. Photo: Marie-Hélène Giguère Being physically active during pregnancy is good for your physical and mental well-being. Women who are active during pregnancy…,…
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and your working conditions are potentially dangerous to your health or that of your baby, or if you simply have concerns about this matter, discuss it with your prenatal care provider. Depending on your work situation, certain measures may be available. For…
Pregnancy is a good time to quit smoking. The dangers of tobacco for the fetus, baby, and mother are real. The more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risks for the baby but there’s no safe level of cigarette use during pregnancy.
- Cleaning products, Pregnant women can safely use common household cleaning products like dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, window cleaner, and all-purpose cleaning products. Corrosive products such as bleach and oven cleaners can irritate (and even burn) the respiratory…
Got a cat at home? That’s not a problem, except that your four-legged friend could be carrying the toxoplasma parasite.
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- Health professionals, Throughout your pregnancy you have access to a variety of health professionals who will help care for you and your baby. There is also a whole range of services available that can help you through this important period of your life. Where to find information about services…
Informations about dental care, eye care, X-rays, vaccines and contact with people with a contagious disease during pregnancy.
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