Jill Amery, Author at Urban Mommies

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Jill Amery

Jill Amery is a mom of 2 small boys and the Publisher of UrbanMommies, a stylish digital lifestyle magazine filled with fitness, style, health, recipes and savvy mom advice to help you through pregnancy, birth, and raising your kids.

Using an IUD

Uncategorized By Jill Amery June 1, 2007 Tags: Conception, irregular periods, IUD, menstrual cycle, pregnancy No Comments

Q – 3 months ago I went off the pill and changed to the IUD. My periods have been regular, but this month I’m 1 ½ weeks late. I took a pregnancy test after I missed my period but it came back negative. Should I take another one? Could there be another reason I am late?

Folic Acid During Pregnancy

FAM, pregnancy By Jill Amery May 1, 2007 Tags: Conception, folic acid, is it safe, neural tube development, trimesters, vitamins 5 Comments

Q – What’s the deal with folic acid? I know I’m supposed to start taking it but don’t fully understand why? Should I take it before I get pregnant or just during my pregnancy? Do I need to keep taking it if I’m breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding and Alcohol

baby, FAM By Jill Amery May 1, 2007 Tags: alcohol, breasmilk, Breastfeeding, drinking wine, nursing 6 Comments

Q – My baby is 7 weeks old and I am exclusively breastfeeding and very happy doing it. I am, though, really missing a glass of wine or two…not like I need to drink a lot but I feel very conflicted about it while I’m nursing. How much is ok to drink, how long do I have to wait before feeding my baby, and how long does it take for the alcohol to actually leave my body?

Stretchy and Comfortable Maternity Clothing

Uncategorized By Jill Amery May 1, 2007 Tags: comfortable stretchy pants and tops, gear, maternity clothes, style, yoga wear No Comments

Lotuswear yoga maternity top

It’s so great to find super comfortable and stretchy pants and tops that you can wear during your pregnancy that not only look great but feel great on. The best part is you can transition with these pieces after the baby arrives!

Monaco Pasta Salad

EAT, lunches By Jill Amery May 1, 2007 Tags: lunches, pasta salad, Sliced Tomatoes 1 Comment

This pasta salad is a nutritious and delicious recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

Feeding Babies

Uncategorized By Jill Amery April 25, 2007 Tags: baby crying, development, Feeding Babies, how to introduce solids, weaning baby No Comments

JFeeding Babies
The Roundhouse Community Centre
June 5th, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Pregnancy, childbirth and raising children calls on our deepest resources. Join Capers Nutritionist Victoria Pawlowski, RD, MED for a seminar on the latest nutritional information for a healthy pregnancy. For more info please call 604-713-1800

Nutrition for Pregnancy

Uncategorized By Jill Amery April 18, 2007 Tags: Nutrition for Pregnancy, pregnancy caffeine, trimesters, weight gain during pregnancy No Comments

Nutrition For Pregnancy
The Roundhouse Community Centre
May 15th, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Pregnancy, childbirth and raising children calls on our deepest resources. We reach down into our core values, experiences and come up with a way to be the best parent we can. For many parents, that means balancing the health wisdom of the ages with new nutritional information and our own gut feelings about self care. Join Capers Nutritionist Victoria Pawlowski, RD, MED for a seminar on the latest nutritional information for a healthy pregnancy. For more info please call 604-713-1800

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