﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>ParentTalk Forums / ParentTalk / Pregnancy </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.3</generator><description>ParentTalk Forums</description><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/</link><webMaster>info@parentscanada.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:48:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>We are pegnant again</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5775-4-1.aspx</link><description>this will be our second child but 3rd pregnence we had a misscarage in August and did what the doctor said take a break and then try again the new baby will be born aroundAugust 5th</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:30:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>puckthefool</dc:creator></item><item><title>First time Pregnant and Freaking  OUT!</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5776-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone.. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana color=#4b6e9d size=2&gt;Obviously I'm new here.. So I guess I'll tell ya'll about myself a little..&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm 24, a culinary student in my second and final year of school, engaged to be married, and my honey and I just found out last week that we're expecting our first ever baby!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm really really excited, and so is everyone else.. I'm about 6 weeks now.. I know.. its like I've been pregnant for 5 minutes.. And already i'm like freaking out!! My friends all seemed so calm when they found out they were expecting.. But not me!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I keep worrying if everything is going according to plan in there.. Is my little sprinkle getting what it needs? Am I doing the right things? What if something goes wrong? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Last week, just after finding out I was pregnant I started to get cramps, not like period cramps but little cramps that would last for a few minutes then go away..&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;This week morning sickness also seemed to hit me like a ton of bricks.. and now that I am pregnant I noticed that my migraines have been getting more intense and frequent... I've had 2 in the last 4 days.. Is this norma?! Is it ok for the baby? I haven't been taking any medication and toughing them out because I don't even have my first baby doctor appointment until next week... and now.. I think I'm getting a cold.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Am I crazy for worrying about it all? Have any of you guys went through anything similar? What about a cold? Is that dangerous? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Much appreciated for reading through my rant of paranoid ramblings... Any advice is very welcome!</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:19:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>escagirl</dc:creator></item><item><title>Morning Sickness</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic864-4-1.aspx</link><description>Thanks...</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2006 18:38:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>oceanwind44</dc:creator></item><item><title>Implantion bleeding or not?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5667-4-1.aspx</link><description>Ok, so i'm not 100% sure if i'm pregnant yet, waiting for the bloodwork to come back. I tested negative on a hpt but am having all the pregnancy symptomincluding a missed period.But, then about 3 days ago i started to spot. It was light pink with little speckles of blood,which only lasted for a couple of hours in the morning for a few days, and than today it was heavy! is this implantion blood or should I be worried?? Please help!&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Unsure.gif" border="0" title="Unsure"&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:18:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kristabelladonna</dc:creator></item><item><title>Woohoo we are expecting</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5605-4-1.aspx</link><description>On Febuarary 24th ( due date by pregnency test kit at Beginings) we will be expecting a little bundle of joy (which grow up to be toddlers hehe) now the scary thing is my daughter who will be 4 on July 12th has been poiting at my wives belly and saying that where my brother is and then Wednesday on a call to grandma in the states she tells grandma that mommy is having 2 sisters and a brother I hope she not right on the triplets (God I hope she nto right 3 toddlers would be like a death sentence hehe), we have first prenautal appointment on July 6th so we will know more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:10:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>puckthefool</dc:creator></item><item><title>we are expecting our 2nd one in April'10</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5659-4-1.aspx</link><description>last to last week pregnancy test done at home is positive. We are waiting for the prenatal checkup appt next week.&lt;br&gt;Have a few question:-&lt;br&gt;   - we are travelling by bus and the journey is around 7 hours, any concern? I have talked to my doctor but looks like he took the question casually and am not very comfortable with his answer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;   - Is it better to see the hospital from where we will give the birth to my child or should I continue with the clinic for pre-natal and then shift to hospital?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:59:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>abhayajay</dc:creator></item><item><title>Should I have a baby now?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5645-4-1.aspx</link><description>I just wanted to share this interesting article… http://tinyurl.com/qxv2w2 …with you all. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The writer confesses she's got a bad case of baby fever (that's me!), but ultimately she decides isn't ready for a number of reasons. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For anyone out there with kids, how did you know it was time?</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:17:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>2maggie</dc:creator></item><item><title>Oops! We did it again!</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5634-4-1.aspx</link><description>Well at least this time they aren't so close in age!!!&lt;br&gt;Let's see, we found on on Monday that we are expecting again! Number 4 for me and numero 6 for DH. I am thinking it's about time TLC gave us our own show!!!!&lt;br&gt;Ok, guess I should go back a bit. &lt;br&gt;Hi! I'm writing from Yellowknife, NT. I am 26 years old, engaged to a wonderful man, and together, this will be our 6th child. He has two from previous relationships and I have one plus we have two, now three together. It makes for a busy house! Oh yeah, and can't forget Mater, we bought a Bullmastiff just after Christmas! Just moved into a small apartment since our house was being turned into "commercial" property. &lt;br&gt;So now, my jobs around the house just went up! Oh and did I mention that like not even two months ago we sold ALL our old baby stuff since we were planning on waiting another year before jumping back on the baby train! Well, at least I can be thankful that I won't be pregnant during our wedding next summer, and I won't be hugely pregnant during the summer!!!!!!! LOL&lt;br&gt;I really am excited about this baby as I always wanted a large family and I know that DH and I are good parents! SO &lt;br&gt;I would like to take this opportunity to say Hello, to everyone on this site and I look forward to sharing pregnancy tips and stories with you all!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Amanda</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:43:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>momof4inyk</dc:creator></item><item><title>Anyone Single and Pregnant or am I the only one?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic3973-4-1.aspx</link><description>Its not what I would have planned but I find myself, but I am 7 months pregnant and the father has shown no interest in being involved. I think if left to my own, I would'nt feel so bad about it, but with EVERYONE constantly asking me about the father and making assumptions about how happy he must be, its very depressing sometimes. Everything is geared towards happy couples having babies together. I just want everyone to know I'm a happy (all beit very tired and sick) single mother having another baby and I can't wait to meet my new bundle of joy!</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 17:41:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>rasali</dc:creator></item><item><title>FREAKING OUT, WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4619-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hello there everyone!....at least that was a friendly one! I am only 8 weeks (I think) preggers and I feel like an emotional wreck! I am so snappy, hurt feeling, and stressed! it seems like every emotion a normal person could feel in a life time, I experience every second of the day, also I am having terrible nightmares and upon wakening I have to think wether it was real or not. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I am also really mad at myself, I cant seem to totally kick the nicotine habit! With my other girls I had no problemo, but with this litta junior it just aint happening. I think I should check myself into a clinic....am I clinically insane? Oh and to top it all off?! wanna hear something disgusting? Sorry, I am gonna tell ya anyways, I have yucky discharge, kinda white and almost chalky...yeah..ewwwww! &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Its been 4 years scince my last pregnancy, I just cant remember how it felt then.....maybe my brain is totally shot. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Helpless..... Camilla.&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Crazy.gif" border="0" title="Crazy"&gt; </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:59:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>camreilly</dc:creator></item><item><title>New Here</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5589-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone, my name is Ashley and I'm pregnant with my second child.  I'm due in Sept.  They say they 7th but I was 11 days late with my first.  My daughter Madison just turned two in May.  She is blind, so this really keeps me on my toes.  She is the brightest little girl.  I know, I'm bais.  What parent isn't.  I live in northern Manitoba.  I just wish summer would come.  I love being a mom, even though it's been harder than I thought.  My husband and I are very excited about our newest addition.  Madison is also excited about being a big sister.  She wants a boy..... we are having a girl.  Well I can't wait to get to know all of you.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:43:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>2kids1me</dc:creator></item><item><title>DUE DATE LIST</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic1682-4-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #111111; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;SPAN class=normaltextsmall&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f5080; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;EM&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #111111; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;January&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f5080; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; 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COLOR: #1f5080; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;tsloughridge - August 11&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f5080; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P style="BACKGROUND: white"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #1f5080; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:17:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Gnat</dc:creator></item><item><title>I'm Pregnant...</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4900-4-1.aspx</link><description>Okay so maybe it's premature to being saying that... but quite honestly who needs a doctor the second time around.&lt;br&gt;My boobs are soar, I've missed my period, I have horrible gas&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/w00t.gif" border="0" title="w00t"&gt;, and I'm sick all the time. Oh, have I mentioned I'm an emotional wreck, in a good way though!!!&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Tongue.gif" border="0" title="Tongue"&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm sooo pregnant!  I've been holding off on buying the pregnancy test and trying hard to just wait until this Thursday when I see my doctor.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;anyways, right now I'm just trying to get through the days.  I'm feeling sick almost 24/7.  I've tried the crackers and the toast, I even got a homeopathic thing from the pharmacy, sea bands,  I'm still sick!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If anyone else has had severe morning sickness(what a joke that is) "morning"&lt;br&gt;I would love to know what you did.  I'm missing soo much work and if I don't do something I'm going to have to take sick leave I'm thinking.&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:34:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jodimccomb</dc:creator></item><item><title>Sex on pregnancy...</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5401-4-1.aspx</link><description>Is that possible for women?&lt;br&gt;Paul Weinstock</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:50:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>paul weinstock</dc:creator></item><item><title>miscarriages</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5502-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hey, I'm new. The doctor told me today I'm 5 weeks 3 days with my first child.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I've read that 1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriage but most of them are first pregnancies and they often happen so early that the woman usually doesn't even know she was ever pgt. That being said, I remember seeing a big lump during my period a couple of months ago but it was a normal period... still I wondered if it was a misscarriage.. I mean, we &lt;EM&gt;were&lt;/EM&gt; TTC. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So, what do you guys think? I really don't want to misscarry now that I know I'm in my 6th week. Do you think maybe I already had a misscarriage and would that increase my chances of keeping this one? I guess my main question is, does anyone out there know of any tips to avoid misscarriages?</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:15:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sky6</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pregnancy symptoms this soon?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5486-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hey, &lt;BR&gt;I could use a little help. I'm late for my period, my last period started on Jan 24th and ended on Jan 29 and its now March 4th. I recently have been sexually active with my ex boyfriend (from Feb 21st-24th), we have been using condoms but its usually always half way threw intercourse that he puts it on. I'm not on birth control, but the last few days iv been experiencing nausea, fatigue, dull cramps, and my breast and nipples are tender and sore. Is it possible im having pregnancy symptoms this early? This will be my second pregnancy, but i didn't have symptoms with my first pregnancy till almost three weeks into my pregnancy. Sadly my first one ended in a miscarriage. Its definitely to early to take a home pregnancy test, and i don't wanna get my hopes up. Any advice or suggestions would be very helpful! Thanks!&lt;!-- google_ad_section_end --&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:35:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>cheerleader_88</dc:creator></item><item><title>baby stores in Nanaimo</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5485-4-1.aspx</link><description>hello,,,,this is my first pregnancy and i'm starting to feel overwhelmed. i'm due june 4th and we dont have anything (other then a box of clothes) for the baby. i feel we are leaving things to the last minuet and i am hating that feeling. i am going to be in nanaimo next week and i was just wondering if there is any good childrens consinment stores or baby stores(other then sears and the bay, we are going to check them out too.) in Nanaimo?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;thankx in advance.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;canadiankleen.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:17:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>canadiankleen</dc:creator></item><item><title>Belly button protrudes with cough</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5463-4-1.aspx</link><description>My wife has a bad cough, and she is 6 months pregnant.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When she coughs hard, her belly button protrudes with the tightening of her diaphragm, or something.  I don't know.  But I've seen it protrude about 2 centimetres, as if something is pushing it from behind!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What the hell?  &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Sad.gif" border="0" title="Sad"&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:49:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>captain</dc:creator></item><item><title>Doctors in vancouver</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5451-4-1.aspx</link><description>My family doctor is a retard and too far from me so im looking to go to a mat doctor as i just found out im pregnant and its my first so everything is scarey. Thank goodness i have a bestfriend who had a baby boy two years ago. I am lookin for a woman doctor i know at 27 i should be over that but i dont want a guy down there unless hes my bf lol.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:23:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>lexytiara</dc:creator></item><item><title>How long before telling your family? friends? co-workers/boss? others?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5324-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi Ladies!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm just wondering when is the "standard" and "safe" time to tell people you're preggers?  Do most ppl tell their close family &amp; friends pretty much right away, because even if something were to happen (God forbid), you'd need to cry on their shoulders anyway?  When is it appropriate to start telling others?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;TIA!</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:35:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>suzyq2626</dc:creator></item><item><title>Prenatal Fitness in Mississauga/Peel area</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5377-4-1.aspx</link><description>I'm only 12-13 weeks, yet my middle's already getting a bit thicker, thought it's time I gave myself a kick in the butt and started taking some prenatal fitness classes, however i'm having a heck of a time trying to find any here in Mississauga/Peel Regions!  &lt;P&gt;Also, as i'm a total prodrastinator, i'd love to meet some fitness buddies!!!!  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Anyone out there in Mississauga?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;decoraddict &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin"&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:51:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>decoraddict</dc:creator></item><item><title>Contact with Dr. during first trimester?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5410-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hello!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;My husband and I just found out that we are expecting our first child soon... We found out about a month ago, and I made an appointment with my doctor right away.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The doctors secretary said that they didn't schedule pre-natal appointments until the 3rd month, so I went ahead and booked it for then.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;However, in the last month or so, I've come up with many concerns and questions that I would like to be able to discuss with my doctor, and whenever I attempt to reach her office, she's unavailable. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Is it typical to have such little contact with the doctor during the first 3 months? I'm feeling kind of neglected here, and wish that she was (or at least another doctor in the practice would be) available to answer some of my questions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:59:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>lovepiggie</dc:creator></item><item><title>Lamaze / Prenatal Classes</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5381-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi Ladies,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;My BFF is 4 months pregnant, and I'm just wondering where do you find Lamaze / pre-natal classes, when should they be taken, and are they useful?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks!</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:09:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>suzyq2626</dc:creator></item><item><title>Low Lying Placenta??</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5374-4-1.aspx</link><description>So I received a call from my midwife on Dec. 22nd,  regarding an ultrasound that I had on Dec 10th.  &lt;br&gt;She was concerned because I have been having bleeding randomly, Red bleeding.  My placenta is 2cm away from my cervix.  She sent me immediately for another ultrasound on Dec.24th. and called me with the results that afternoon.  My placenta is low lying and I am instructed to call her immediately if I have any more bleeding.  She said the next bleed could be a big one and could also be life threatening. I would have to go to the  hospital right away.&lt;br&gt;Does anyone know anything about this or maybe has had this before.&lt;br&gt;I've been instructed to take it easy and rest, not do much.&lt;br&gt;I'm 23 weeks, for how long is this going to go on for?? Till ' I give birth??&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:59:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jodimccomb</dc:creator></item><item><title>9 months or 10 months!?!?!?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5369-4-1.aspx</link><description>I don't understand... 40 weeks is longer than 9 months....  Can anyone explain this to me??</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:49:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>suzyq2626</dc:creator></item><item><title>U C Baby- 3D ultrasound Clinics</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5287-4-1.aspx</link><description>http://www.uc-baby.com&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Just thought I would post this for all you expecting Moms.&lt;br&gt;It sounds neat.&lt;br&gt;I'm hoping to be able to book an appointment in January if my December ultrasound isn't as revealing as we would like.&lt;br&gt;It's all over canada as well.</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:36:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jodimccomb</dc:creator></item><item><title>Gender disappointment 2nd baby</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5236-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hello, It's been a long time since I have been on here or found the time, So hello everyone.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm on baby #2 and am about 29 weeks pregnant, and I just needed to get this off my chest and hope someone Understands.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I found out for sure last week that I'm having another little boy, and I can't help feel a little disapointed because I was sure I was going to have a little girl. I'm excited in one way because we are having a baby that can wear all my sons old clothes, and reuse all the cute shoes, but then I  also feel at a lost because I have nothing to prepare for before this little one comes. If it had been a girl I would have gone pink crazy, and looked forward to doing pigtails, and dressing up dolls and all that girl stuff. We have decided to keep the gender a secret from most of our friends, which is hard because everyone is guessing a girl cause i carry differently, but I don't want to ruin the suspense for my friends because i have a fear that no one will be excited that this little baby is coming, because i've had a boy and i've done it before ,lol.  I know I will love this little one as much no matter what and thank god so far everything looks healthy, but I don't know how to get excited for this baby. I feel like I need to prepare for something but have nothing to prepare for..... I want to be over the moon excited &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I know thats all confusing but does anyone know how I feel?</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:26:26 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Gnat</dc:creator></item><item><title>Abdominal Cerclage</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4997-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi Everyone!  Just updating everyone on what's happening.  Tomorrow I go for an ultra-sound &amp;amp; then a meeting with the doctors.  They are planning a risky surgery &amp;amp; I am extrememly nervous.  The surgery will be done in a couple of weeks.  In it's history in Winnipeg it's only been performed 4 times.  My doctor at least has performed 2 of them.  Anyway, if everyone could keep us in their prayers we would greatly appreciate it.  Abdominal cerclage is a surgery I have never heard of so if anyone has heard of it, I'd love to get some feedback on it.  Thanks</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:31:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>troubledtrish</dc:creator></item><item><title>I am!!!</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic5155-4-1.aspx</link><description>I haven't been on the boards in a while but do check in periodically.  I'm just excited -- found out via Clear Blue that yes indeed I am preggers!  This is #2!!!  About 4 - 5 weeks along!  Happy!</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:02:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>BobbiJo</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pregnant Women &amp; Nutrition Q&amp;A with Expert</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4839-4-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #dd77dd" face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;Q&amp;amp;A with Lianne Phillipson-Webb, nutritionist and owner of SproutRight.&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;1)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;What are the best foods to eat while you're pregnant?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Eating organic is very important when you are pregnant.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Both you and your growing baby need the extra nutrients that organic foods offers as well as reducing the amount of herbicides, pesticides and chemical exposure.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Eating a varied diet of whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, whole grain flours and bread, oats, rye and barley.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;At least six servings of fresh fruits and vegetables and as much of that raw if you can.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Good quality protein from wild fish, especially salmon, chicken and turkey and limited amounts of red meat.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;When buying meats, aim for organic or naturally raised meats.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;2)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Are there any foods or drinks that are off-limit (besides alcohol of course)?&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;There are some foods that you should avoid during pregnancy due to the potential harmful effects to mom and/or baby.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; &lt;/P&gt;&lt;UL&gt;&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Raw or undercooked meat or fish or eggs.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;This includes sushi, seafood, rare or uncooked beef, or poultry, mayonnaise, &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;deli meat, patés or hot dogs.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;There is a risk associated with these foods of &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;parasite or bacterial contamination such as salmonella or E coli.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Unpasteurized milk and cheese.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;Cheeses such as feta, brie, &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;Camembert, blue cheese and some soft goat’s cheese.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;The label should state if it is pasteurized or not, or ask if out at a restaurant.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;These cheeses may contain &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;listeria&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/I&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;, which is a harmful bacteria to your unborn baby.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Liver and liver products such as &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;paté&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;. It is high in vitamin A &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;which might be harmful at high doses.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Caffeinated drinks such as energy drinks containing guarana or yerba mate and decaf coffee.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;Caffeine as well as decaffeinated coffee has been linked to miscarriage, so it is one to avoid.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;It also can cross the placenta and bet into your breast milk while breast feeding and may not agree with your baby.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Fish containing high levels of mercury such as tuna, shark, swordfish, king mackerel, sea bass and tilefish.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;Mercury is a &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="LETTER-SPACING: 0.25pt"&gt;neurotoxin and can cause neurological damage, developmental delays and learning difficulties.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Farmed fish especially salmon and trout.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;They can have high levels of chemicals and pollutants such as PCB’s that is a cancer causing toxin.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and acesulfame-potassium.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;These sweeteners are often found in ‘sugar-free’ products such as soft&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"&gt;drinks, desserts, ice cream, yogurt, fruit spreads, salad dressings, chewing gum, and candy.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;LI&gt;&lt;DIV class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt 58.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;      Food allergies or sensitivities in mom or dad. There is over a 60% chance that what mom or dad is allergic or sensitive to will be passed onto your baby.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;Try to limit or avoid these foods.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/LI&gt;&lt;/UL&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;3)  &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Are there certain supplements or vitamins that can help the baby or the mom-to-be?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Folic acid is the best known vitamin for women wishing to become pregnant or expectant moms to take to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;The recommended amount is 1mg of folic acid per day. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;A pre-natal multi vitamin should also be taken while pregnant and breast feeding.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Look our for Genestra’s Super Matragen, Thorne’s Basic Pre-natal or Metagenics Fem Prenatal.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;They are very absorbable and do not cause constipation which is common from drug store prenatal vitamins.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;DHA is also extremely important to take while pregnant.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;A level of 1200mg of DHA per day during the first two trimesters and 2400mg per day during the third trimester and until your baby is three months while you are breast feeding.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;This is the period of the most growth and development of your baby’s brain, retina of the eye and neurological system.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;DHA is the fuel for this and so important for both mom and baby.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Low levels of DHA is associated with post natal depression, another reason to make sure you get the right amounts.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Genestra’s Super DHA liquid gives 1200mg per teaspoon, which cuts down on the amount that you have to take.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;For vegetarians or vegans look for algae sources of DHA.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;4)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;If you're trying to lose weight while pregnant, what foods/drinks should pg women avoid?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Losing weight is generally not recommended while you are pregnant, but not putting on too much is something that you can do instead.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Eating empty calories of sweet treats such as chocolate, cakes, pastries, ice cream, candy and soft drinks are high in calories and low in nutrients.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Fried foods such as chips, French fries, fried chicken, fish fingers and some fast foods should also be avoided.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies as mentioned above is the best way to eat.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;Limiting portion sizes is an easy way to maintain your weight and not gain too much during your pregnancy. &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;5)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt; &lt;STRONG&gt;What &lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;should a woman who'spregnant and trying to gain weight eat?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Eating regular meals with two or three snacks a day is essential for everyone, but even more important if you are trying to gain weight.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Eating larger quantities, still making sure that you are eating six servings of fruits and vegetables.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Combine these with wholegrain carbohydrates such as brown rice, wholegrain pasta, cereal and breads.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;And finish off with good quality protein such as poultry and fish.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;Not limiting in higher calorie foods containing fats such as flax oil, avocado, and eggs.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;6)&lt;STRONG&gt; Do you think women should avoid peanut butter during pregnancy?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt; &lt;P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: white; MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA"&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;I think that limiting the amount of peanut butter is a very good idea during pregnancy.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;If there is a peanut allergy anywhere in your family, I would recommend avoiding it completely.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;I have seen children develop a peanut allergy after mom had cravings for peanut butter while pregnant and ate it every day.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt; &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000 size=3&gt;If there is eczema in your family, you may want to avoid it as there is a link between eczema and peanut allergy.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT color=#000000&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"&gt; &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN lang=EN-CA&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#000000 size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:29:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>online-editor</dc:creator></item><item><title>Non-Stress test!  What is it?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4922-4-1.aspx</link><description>I'm at 36 weeks and having a c-section at 38 weeks.  I've had high blood pressure and have been closely monitored.  At today's appointment it was very high and the Doc told me to meet her at the hospital on Friday for a non-stress test.  Can anyone tell me what that is?  I'm not too good with the unknown!  She also said we don't want to have to take the baby out before week 37!  Yikes does that mean my baby might be born this week????!!!&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/w00t.gif" border="0" title="w00t"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;It all seems so silly with only 2 weeks to go!  Help!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Jodi</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:46:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jodi77</dc:creator></item><item><title>How many ultrasounds have you had?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4933-4-1.aspx</link><description>I'm almost through my second pregnancy.  With baby #1 I had 1 ultrasound at about 16 weeks.  With this baby I'm going for my 5th ultrasound on Monday!  Nothing is wrong, they're just for "growth" but WOW!  So many!  How many has anyone else had?</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:46:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jodi77</dc:creator></item><item><title>New to the boards!</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4850-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone.  I just found this board and wanted to introduce myself.  I just got my BFP yesterday, and have an EDD of May 11, 2009 and am so excited!  This is my first pregnancy and I am pretty clueless about some things, so I will probably be asking questions like there is no tomorrow hehe. </description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:48:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>scraggles</dc:creator></item><item><title>3 weeks away from baby #2...doesn't seem real yet!</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4886-4-1.aspx</link><description>I'm having baby #2 in 3 weeks (Oct. 3, 2008).  My son now is 4 and just started school.  I really feel like I'm starting all over again and it doesn't seem REAL yet.  Anyone else feel like this?</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:09:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jodi77</dc:creator></item><item><title>Just wanted to say Hi!</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4873-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi girls...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm new to the boards and i wanted to say Hi to everyone! I JUST found out that I'm pregnant this past Tues. !! Yes, Sept. 2nd and I haven't told any of my family and was hoping to get some creative ideas...&lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif" border="0" title="Wink"&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:44:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>juicylee</dc:creator></item><item><title>High Risk Pregnancy</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4835-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi Everyone!  I was wondering if there is anyone out there who is a high risk pregnancy?  I would really like to get feed back about your experiences &amp;amp; how you handled the stress of a high risk pregnancy.  I'm absolutely lost, &amp;amp; can't find much information online since my situation includes a few complications.  If you can help I'd greatly appreciate it.  Thanks!</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:46:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>troubledtrish</dc:creator></item><item><title>Have you had your baby?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4804-4-1.aspx</link><description>There have been a few members whose due dates are up last week and this week -- did y'all have your babies? Please post updates (and photos)! We'd love to see and hear all about it. &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;To those of you who are due this summer and fall: how are you feeling?</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:01:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>online-editor</dc:creator></item><item><title>new to the forum</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4783-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone! I'm new to this site. I'm pregnant for the first time and my baby is due in September. I'm very happy and excited but also a little concerned at the same time. I'm pretty scared about the actual giving birth process but I guess every woman is. &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif" border="0" title="Wink"&gt; Anyways, it would be great to meet other moms-to-be or already-moms to share thoughts. I just moved to Barrie, Ontario a couple of months ago and still don't really know anyone. Well, hopefully everyone here is well and maybe I'll talk to you soon. Take care. &lt;img align="absmiddle" src="http://forums.parentscanada.com/Skins/LiquidViolet/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile"&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:08:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>smiling_ina</dc:creator></item><item><title>Easy pregnancy = tough delivery?</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4758-4-1.aspx</link><description>I'm sure this is just heresay but a few people have told me that an easy pregnancy means a tough delivery and vice versa -- a tough pregnancy means birthing will be a breeze.  Any thoughts on this? Is there any truth to it?</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:08:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>meemee</dc:creator></item><item><title>OBGYNE Referral - Georgetown Hospital</title><link>http://forums.parentscanada.com/Topic4765-4-1.aspx</link><description>Hi Everyone,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm just wondering if someone can refer an OBGYNE in Georgetown Hospital. Thanks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:50:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gma</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>