Following a vegan diet has become more popular among pregnant & breastfeeding individuals. Have a look at what Cristina Benea, Master of Public Health student, has summarized for this blog. What is a vegan diet? A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet that only includes vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. A… Continue reading Top 5 tips for following a Vegan diet during pregnancy & breastfeeding
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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