I’m Pregnant, Can I Eat Deli Meats?
Deli Meats and Pregnancy I love charcuterie. And pizza. And sandwiches. I’m now in my second pregnancy and there never ceases to...
What are the Different Types of Insect Repellants and Are They Safe?
Mosquitoes are nuisances. In Alberta, mosquitoes are everywhere and in some cases can ruin a perfect day outside if they are particularly high...
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy
Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the urine without symptoms of a urinary tract infection. It can occur in 2 to 15% of...
Treating Acne During Pregnancy
Many people struggle with acne at some point in their lives. The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can cause acne to worsen...
Ways to Improve Breast Milk Supply
Breastfeeding was not intuitive for me. I struggled with low milk supply early on and had difficulty getting Madi to latch correctly. Fortunately, with the help...
What is a Yeast Infection And What Can You Do About it?
Vaginal yeast infections, or vaginal candidiasis, are common in women. Many healthy females have yeast colonization in their vaginas such as Candida. However, sometimes these...
What is Placentophagy (Consuming your placenta postpartum) And Should You Do It?
There is a growing trend for new mothers to encapsulate and consume their placenta postpartum, called placentophagy. I did NOT consume placenta...
How to Manage Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy?
“Morning sickness” is common during pregnancy and can actually occur at any time throughout the day. I was very fortunate and did not...
Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis?
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a degenerative joint disease that affects many Canadians. The joints in...
What is Thrush and What Can You Do About It?
Thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a common infection in babies. It is a fungal infection caused by Candida that affects the mouth and throat.
