Nutrition · Pregnancy

Should I take a vitamin/mineral supplement during pregnancy?

Although we try to improve our eating habits during pregnancy, pregnancy itself can bring on changes that can affect our appetite. So I often get asked, "Do I have to take any supplements during pregnancy?"  The short answer is yes. Health Canada recommends that all pregnant individuals take a multivitamin daily that contains 0.4mg of… Continue reading Should I take a vitamin/mineral supplement during pregnancy?

Baby's First Year · Breastfeeding · Nutrition

Vitamin D and your baby: What you need to know

Now that it's getting warm & sunny out you may be asking - does my breastfed baby still need a vitamin D supplement? Yes, even though it's spring and soon it'll be summer, it's still recommended that a breastfed baby under two years old get a vitamin D supplement every day. Though it's true that the body… Continue reading Vitamin D and your baby: What you need to know