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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
…to reduce the potential for SIDS. Keeping your baby away from cigarette or other types of smoke both before and after birth. Avoiding alcohol or drug use during pregnancy. Premature…
Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
…loss will slow considerably. Depending on how much weight you gained during pregnancy (the average is 25-35 pounds), it may take several months to lose the baby weight. For many…
Choosing Safe Baby Gear
…If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Keeping your baby safe once you…
Gestational Diabetes
…previous pregnancy Gave birth to a baby that weighed more than 4 kg (9 pounds) Were overweight before your pregnancy Have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or acanthosis nigricans (darkened patches…
Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy – Third Trimester
…stretch” of your pregnancy! As your baby grows, your body will feel even more awkward and heavy. Everyday things—like getting out of bed or rising from a chair—will require extra…
Bleeding During Pregnancy
…for different reasons. It can be the result of something serious or non-serious. Light spotting (bleeding) can be normal in early pregnancy. This is when the fertilized egg implants itself…
Rh Incompatibility
…pregnancy, and injuries. These are all cases in which the mother and baby’s blood could mix. Rh immunoglobulin will not harm your baby. The injection may cause you to have…
Your Baby’s Development – The Third Trimester
…baby is “full-term” (not premature) if born during or after the 37th week of pregnancy. If this is your first pregnancy, your baby is likely to be born after your…
Exercise During Pregnancy
…labour Most of these conditions are uncommon. If you have no serious medical problems and a normal pregnancy, it’s probably safe for you to exercise. How will exercise help me…
Plagiocephaly
…condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen. There are various levels of severity and can occur during pregnancy or after birth. There are two main…