Iron Rich Foods
Why do pregnant women need iron? The food a woman eats before and during pregnancy helps her body to nourish not only herself but baby as well. For most pregnant…
Pregnant woman and child in the womb. Belly section and fetal growth
Preterm Labour
What is preterm Labour? It is labour that starts between 20 and 37 weeks of gestation. It can happen in any pregnancy and can lead to Preterm birth of your…
Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
Self-Help Management The aim is to reduce stress on the joint. It is essential that you tighten the muscles of your pelvic floor and lower abdomen before and during the…
Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
There are many causes of low back pain (LBP) in pregnancy. Some common ones include: Pre-existing LBP from an old injury or existing condition Changes in posture during pregnancy Poor…
Core Strengthening
What is the "core"? Although definitions of the “core” vary, the term is generally used to describe a set of muscles that stabilize joints. This stability allows for proper mechanics…
Cord Blood Banking Information
Public Cord Blood Banking: Canadian Blood Services’ Cord Blood bank collects voluntarily donated cord blood units form mothers across Canada. There is no cost to donate your baby’s cord blood,…
Exercise During Pregnancy
How much exercise is safe in pregnancy? What do I need to stop? You may be nervous about exercising in pregnancy. Many of our pregnant patients have been told or…
In Pursuit of a Natural Delivery – The Reduced Trial
In Pursuit of a Natural Delivery – The Reduced TrialThe safety of a mother and her unborn baby is the top priority during a delivery. When safe for a woman…
Induction of Labour
What is Induction of Labour?Induction of Labour describes a medical intervention that is performed to initiate labour, rather than waiting for labour to start on its own. Inducing labour…
3 Tips For Preparing For Your Baby’s Birth
With a baby on the way, you are probably overwhelmed with an array of emotions and stressed about what’s coming. But you don’t have to be. If you take the…