What to pack in your hospital bag

Your baby is about the size of a grape.  It now measures about 15mm.  It is still very small and weighs a gram and a half. At this point, it still closely resembles other mammal embryos.  The accelerated evolution of an entire species is taking place in your very own body!

Did you know? If you’re thinking about starting a family, making small changes to your diet and lifestyle now can have a big impact on your baby-to-be in the future.

Why are folic acid and iron essential vitamins to take prior to conception? In which foods will I find them? Should I eat them before I get pregnant?

I got the results of my pregnancy test and I’m pregnant! I’m going to be a mom! How can I find out about the different stages of pregnancy week by week?

Clingy Baby Syndrome, otherwise known as separation anxiety in toddlers, can be upsetting for you and your baby. Here are some tips to help you both cope with separation anxiety.

If you are of child-bearing age and missed a period, you might hope you are pregnant. Of course, the pregnancy test or ultrasound will give you the answer, but your body might show certain signs as well.

Your baby is the size of an apricot. It measures 5 cm from crown to rump, and 7.5cm from crown to heel.  It weighs 18g. It now looks just like a little human being.

Did you know? Regular physical activity while you’re pregnant might help you have a shorter labor and an easier birth.

If you are feeling particularly sensitive right now, don't be concerned.  Your HCG levels are almost reaching their peak during the week, so it's perfectly normal for you to feel as though you are on an emotional roller-coaster.

Enjoy the recommended servings from the five food groups to give your baby-to-be a healthy start! Healthy and moderately active? Here’s what a day of nutritious, balanced eating* could look like…