Breast milk is best for your baby.
Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the Dietitians of Canada recommend that you exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months and that you continue to breastfeed for up to 2 years or longer along with complementary foods.
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Morning sickness is one of pregnancy’s most highly publicized downers. While not everybody suffers from symptoms of nausea and vomiting, when they hit, they can be a challenge. But the good news is, the right nutrition during pregnancy can help manage these symptoms.
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Gaining weight is a natural part of pregnancy. This extra weight is attributed to your changing body, your growing baby, as well as the extra stores that you will need to prepare your body for breastfeeding. Your weight gain during pregnancy, however, impacts your baby's health and your well-being both during and after pregnancy. Too little or too much weight gain during pregnancy comes with certain risks.
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Fish contains high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids (like DHA), and other important nutrients. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish play a role in your baby's brain and eye development. It is safe and encouraged for you to consume at least 150 g of fish per week while pregnant, as recommended in Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.
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Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet during pregnancy has benefits for both you and your growing baby. Your first big job as a mom is making good nutrition decisions.
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Obviously, you should try to eat a balanced diet, but you should also be aware of which foods to avoid or handle with extra care during pregnancy. Some foods could put you and your baby at risk.
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