Is it Safe to Take Melanin While Pregnant?
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
16 April, 2022
Which Supplements are Safe to Take While Pregnant and Which are Not?
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
22 March, 2022
Birth Trauma
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
19 March, 2022
Flying when pregnant: What You Should Know
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
12 March, 2022
Can I Take Tylenol While Pregnant
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
28 February, 2022
Beauty Tips for Pregnancy
A goodnight’s sleep is key to feeling and looking good during pregnancy. While you sleep your body delivers fluid to organs and tissues that need replenishing...
07 February, 2022
Alcohol during Pregnancy
It is common for women to report that alcohol has been consumed in the very early days of pregnancy before the woman even realises she is pregnant...
31 January, 2022
How to Save Money on Your Pregnancy Needs
Preparing for your new little one involves many things. You need to prep your home and car, purchase clothing and gear for the baby, stock your house with baby essentials, and so much more...
24 January, 2022
Heartburn in Pregnancy – How Can You Avoid it?
Heartburn, one of those super annoying pregnancy symptoms! Just when you’ve just got over the nausea of early pregnancy...
17 January, 2022
Happy Holidays from The Baby Academy
2021 has been a roller coaster of a year for The Baby Academy in which we helped over 500,000 families as they began their journey into parenthood and we can't wait to see that number grow....
20 December, 2021
Meet the Team: Jannah
Jannah is a Nurse-Midwife with over a decade of experience and also a Mom of three. Having started as a birth doula for low-income families, Jannah went on to complete a BSc in Nursing and a MSc in Nurse-Midwifery over the course of her career....
13 December, 2021
What does it mean to bleed during your first trimester?
Bleeding in early pregnancy, while common, should always be checked out by your healthcare provider. 1 in 4 women experience bleeding in the first trimester...
06 December, 2021
How can I stay hydrated during pregnancy?
Hydration is an essential component of your health during pregnancy. Your body is adapting to pregnancy, where among the huge range of changes occurring...
29 November, 2021
What is Group B Streptococcus, What are the Symptoms, and How is it Treated?
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that can be found in the vagina and/or rectum of about one in four adult women...
15 November, 2021
Is it Safe to Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding?
After 9 months of refraining from alcohol, I’m sure one of your top questions regarding breastfeeding is whether this fast must continue or whether you can finally enjoy a glass of wine...
08 November, 2021
Meet the Team: Siobhan
Siobhan has been professionally caring for women for nearly 30 years and has had the honor of attending thousands of births...
01 November, 2021
How Can Your Partner Support You During Labour?
At times, it can be difficult for partners to know exactly how they can be most helpful as you go into labour and delivery...
25 October, 2021
Preventing and Treating Flat Head Syndrome
Flat head syndrome is also known as plagiocephaly. Baby’s heads are extremely malleable so anything that applies pressure to the skull...
18 October, 2021
How Pregnancy Tests Work: A Guide to pregnancy Tests
Pregnancy tests have come a long way since their inception...
11 October, 2021
Vitamin K Shots in Newborns: Answers to Your Top Questions
Vitamin K is a vitamin that is essential for natural blood clotting. The vitamin activates molecules in our bodies that are necessary for clotting. We do not make vitamin k naturally ourselves....
04 October, 2021
How Much Screen Time Should My Toddler Be Getting?
Screens are ubiquitous in our modern world. Indeed, a new report conducted by eMarketer found that US adults average almost 8 hours on digital devices per day. But should our little ones be doing the same?...
27 September, 2021
What is the Placenta and What Does it Do?
The placenta is an amazingly complex organ that is more known about and understood in the mainstream world. It is located within the uterus....
20 September, 2021
Pregnancy Tests 101: How and When to Conduct Your Pregnancy Test
This post covers the ins and outs of taking pregnancy tests, including when to take them, and how to get the most accurate results....
13 September, 2021
Supporting your older kids after your baby arrives
Bringing home a new baby can be a bit of a shock for everyone, especially older siblings who are used to being the centre of attention. Here are some great tips for reassuring your older kids that they’re not being replaced or forgotten about....
06 September, 2021
Postpartum C-Section Care: What you Need to Know
It’s easy to neglect postpartum C-section care after the birth of your newborn baby. Life becomes very busy and your attention is inevitably focused on the bundle of joy you brought into the world....
30 August, 2021
How to Prevent Clogged Milk Ducts
Clogged milk ducts are blockages of the ducts that carry milk to the nipple while you breastfeed. ...
23 August, 2021
A Baby’s Best Friend: How To Introduce Dogs and Babies
Today we are exploring how we can be more sustainable and make less of an impact on our environment, reducing our carbon footprint whilst making sure our babies have the cleanest and most comfortable bottoms!! ...
16 August, 2021
Can you go sustainable with a baby in tow?
Today we are exploring how we can be more sustainable and make less of an impact on our environment, reducing our carbon footprint whilst making sure our babies have the cleanest and most comfortable bottoms!! ...
09 August, 2021
When Should I Attend a Childbirth class?
Our Experts recommend that you attend our Childbirth class when you are in your second or third trimester. The ideal time to join a class is in weeks 30-34....
02 August, 2021
Top Tips to Take Care of Newborns in Sunny Spells
Here are a few of our top Baby Academy tips to protect your bundle of joy during sunny spells....
26 July, 2021
Simple Guide to Giving Baby a Massage
A baby massage is an easy and enjoyable activity to fit into your baby’s day that has countless benefits! Evidence shows that massaging your baby for about five minutes a few times a day can improve your baby’s physical health in many ways. ...
19 July, 2021
How Much Should My Toddler Eat?
Two bites of an apple here, half a slice of toast there, a handful of Corn Flakes between meals. Sound familiar?...
05 July, 2021
When Does Morning Sickness Kick In? And What to Expect?
Morning sickness is a symptom of pregnancy experienced by 75% of expectant mothers and is characterized by nausea and occasional vomiting. ...
21 June, 2021