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The battle of the burp
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How to stay healthy during pregnancy
There’s a lot of confusing information about how to stay fit and healthy during pregnancy. Dietician Julie Perks weighs in. What are healthy weight changes during pregnancy? Prepregnancy BMI < 18.5 18.5 - 24.9 25.0 - 29.9 ≥ 30.03 Mean1 rate of weight gain in the...
Starting solids : A food journey for baby and families
Many moms are unsure about when to start their babies on solids, and how to go about it. Registered dietician Julie Perks weighs in. Starting solids is such an exciting milestone. Your little one has survived solely on milk until now, but requires additional nutrients...
Surviving night-time feeds
No one likes to get up in the middle of the night to feed a hungry baby, but the physiological fact of the matter is that babies do need food around the clock. Lactation consultant Erica Neser gives you pointers to make night-time feeding as seamless as possible....
Baby-led Weaning 101
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