By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. – For CBC.ca Pregnancy is one of the most intense periods of growth and development for both a woman and her baby. Choosing nutritious foods and managing a healthy lifestyle before, during and after you are pregnant is critical for the healthiest outcomes for both you and […]
Breastfeeding Resources (Nova Scotia Dept of Health)
Click the following for a series of breastfeeding articles and topics: Breastfeeding feels good Breastfeeding does not have to change the way you eat Breastfeeding is easy to learn Breastfeeding when you are away from baby Breastfeeding after the first 6 months
Breastfeeding Your Baby
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Is my baby or child growing properly?
Health professionals use standardized growth charts to assess the health of infants, children and teenagers. If you are a parent you may want to understand growth patterns and how to interpret growth charts for yourself. Growth is measured by checking your child’s length/height and weight. It is also useful to measure head circumference in infants […]