Is It Safe To Take Melatonin 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...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during pregnancy...
Tylenol, otherwise known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is a common over-the-counter pain medication that is generally safe to take during 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...
Flying can cause discomfort at the best of times. While pregnant, it can exacerbate the discomfort you're already experiencing...
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...
Heartburn, one of those super annoying pregnancy symptoms! Just when you’ve just got over the nausea of early pregnancy, then kicks in the heartburn...
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....
Susie grew up hearing about her mother’s wonderful birthing experiences with Midwives. She developed a passion for empowering people to take steps towards the birth experience they desire....
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...
Hydration is an essential component of your health during pregnancy. Your body is adapting to pregnancy...
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...
Vitamin K is a vitamin which is essential for natural blood clotting. The vitamin activates molecules in our bodies that are necessary for clotting...
Ildiko is a registered Midwife practicing full scope midwifery in a busy urban centre. She is extremely passionate about the development of inclusive public health policy that ensures equitable access to all facets of reproductive care...
Flat head syndrome is also known as plagiocephaly. Baby’s heads are extremely malleable so anything that applies pressure to the skull...
Mums are in the spotlight after pregnancy, and rightly so. But their partners need love and support too!...
Conception is among the primary purposes of sexual intercourse. But, once it's been achieved, must you go nine long months without having sex...
Pregnancy is a tiring time! On top of everything else you do in your daily life, you’re putting even more energy into growing a human inside of you....
A ‘Keto Diet’, short for Ketogenic Diet, consists of 75% fats, 15-20% proteins, and >10% carbohydrates. ...
The placenta is an amazingly complex organ its function is to provide the baby with everything it needs to grow and thrive until birth....
Though take-home pregnancy tests are ubiquitous today, they didn't exist before the 1970s. ...
There are a few reasons why you will experience vaginal bleeding after the birth of your baby. During your pregnancy, the placenta is attached to the inner wall of your womb. ...
Does your newborn get grumpy after mealtimes? Don't be offended. It's nothing to do with you. It's probably because she's swallowed some air alongside her milk, making her uncomfortably full. The solution? Burping. ...
It’s often that pregnant women hear of the risk of postnatal depression, the depression that may arise after you have given birth to your baby....
A quick nap on the sofa with your newborn might seem innocuous, but new research on sleep-related infant deaths suggests otherwise. A high percentage of these deaths occur on sofas. ...
Having your second child brings with it beautiful moments that are different from those you experienced with your first. One particular joy is watching your two children meet each other, bond, and build a relationship. ...
Sarah graduated with honors from the Midwifery Science program and has been a Registered Midwife in Canada since 2011. She has practiced as a Midwife in both Urban and Rural areas in Canada and has also volunteered internationally in Guatemala and Haiti. ...
As with any decision you make regarding your little one, it’s best to have all of the information to guide you! Choosing whether or not to breastfeed is your own personal choice....
Most of the common tropes we have about pregnancy- pregnancy brain, increased appetite, and so on- we get from movies and TV shows. ...
In the very early days, your baby will continue to “make the plan” as we in The Baby Academy always say!...
The majority of pregnant women experience bloating during their term. But you can take heart knowing that this, too, will end- and you’ll be left with a flat stomach and a baby in your arms. ...
One of the biggest worries for first-time parents is the idea of coping with very little sleep once your bundle of joy arrives. It is a well-known and popular source of conversation among most parents about how well your baby is sleeping; with a full...
Almost every mom, at one time or another, has felt the shame and anger that is triggered by the phenomenon of ‘mom-shaming' and I’m sorry to tell any soon-to-be moms that you will probably experience it too. So what is mom-shaming? ...
Hayley is a Senior Midwife and was the first instructor to join The Baby Academy in Canada. Hayley brings a wealth of experience to The Baby Academy....
Crystal is a Midwife who brings a wealth of experience to The Baby Academy with almost a decade of Midwifery in Canada....
Alexia is a Registered Midwife practicing extended scope Midwifery in a busy and diverse Canadian community....
Sue is co-founder of The Baby Academy, Nurse, Midwife, Childbirth Instructor, and a busy Mum of two. With over 15 years’ experience, Sue has worked in all areas of Midwifery such as Birthing Suite, Antenatal wards, Postnatal wards and currently manages The Antenatal Education Department...
You might be wondering, “What is there to learn? Breastfeeding is natural; just give baby your breast and they nurse, right?”...
A show is something that, like labour, can sometimes cause a little confusion...
One question parents often ask is: "What first aid supplies do I need at home for my baby...
Labour, the clue is in the name! I have been there myself twice and supported lots of women through their journey and I can safely say, it is hard work...
Spoiler alert, a lifetime of being obsessed with sleep starts now!...
One of my very favourite “jobs” when my babies were on the way, was packing my bag for hospital....
Teething can sometimes catch you and your little one out…one day they are happy and in a perfect routine, the next, you’re both a hot, grumpy mess!...
While healthy eating is important for us all… it is of extra importance when growing your new little baby or indeed…. babies!!...
Teething can sometimes catch you and your little one out…one day they are happy and in a perfect routine, the next, you’re both a hot, grumpy mess!...
Safe sleep for babies is such an important topic which is why we teach it as part of our FREE Baby Care Workshop for first-time expectant parents....
Finding out you are expecting is super exciting but this also might be the first time you step into the realm of NHS and hospital care....
Our FREE Baby Care Workshop centres around safe sleep for your baby, but we often forget about safe sleep during pregnancy. Our Experts recommend for pregnant women to sleep on their sides from the 2nd trimester on....
Hopefully, you'll have a happy and problem-free pregnancy but in the case where you think your unborn baby may be unwell, you should seek medical attention. The problem is, some women are unsure whether the niggles they feel are 'ok' or not....
Did you know that 385,000 babies are born each Christmas day!!...
Am I in labour? The million-dollar question on every expecting Mom's mind....
In preparation for anything new in life we prepare, we plan and we gather information....
We are delighted to announce the birth of The Baby Academy's Online Childbirth Classes across Canada in December 2020....