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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.

Getting Back into Shape Postpartum

Getting Back into Shape Postpartum

FAM, health, Uncategorized By February 24, 2007 Tags: , , , , No Comments

As excited as new moms are about the birth of their baby, they also can’t believe the body that’s been left behind. Our round, voluptuous body that seemed so beautiful while pregnant is completely transformed! What makes matters worse is that new moms 1) don’t have time to do traditional exercise and 2) shouldn’t be dieting.

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drinking breastfeeding

Drinking Alcohol and Breastfeeding

baby, FAM, health By February 19, 2007 1 Comment

Women are often warned to not consume alcohol during pregnancy, as ample evidence has shown that it poses a severe and avoidable risk to her unborn baby. The risks of drinking and breastfeeding are not as well defined. (And let’s face it.  You were so good for 9 months.  How long before you can really enjoy the Veuve?)  Breastfeeding mothers receive conflicting advice about whether alcohol and breastfeeding can have an effect on their baby, which often leaves mothers feeling like they have more questions than answers. So, what information should a mother who is considering drinking while breastfeeding know? Instead of being all judgy, we’ve outlined the prevalent research and you can make your own informed decision.

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Crib Safety Tips

Uncategorized By February 3, 2007 Tags: , , , 1 Comment

crib safety for your babyHow to choose a safe crib:

  • Do not use a crib made before 1986. Check the label on your child’s crib to see how old it is. If your crib does not have a label, or is homemade, it may not be safe to use.
  • Be sure that the space between crib bars is no more than 6 centimetres or 2-3/8 inches.
  • Choose a crib where the part supporting the mattress is attached permanently to the crib frame. It should not be attached by S-shaped or Z-shaped hooks.
  • Do not use a crib that has any corner posts that could catch on your child’s clothing.
  • Do not buy a crib that has loose, missing or broken parts.
  • Make sure the mattress in the crib is firm and no more than 15 centimetres or 6 inches thick.
  • Make sure the mattress fits tightly against all 4 sides of the crib. If you can fit more than one finger between the mattress and each side of the crib, the mattress is too small. Babies can get wedged between the mattress and the side of the crib.

Safety tips for using cribs:

  • Always lock the sides of the crib in the upright position after placing your baby in it.
  • Keep your baby’s crib away from windows, curtain or blind cords. Children can fall out of the window or get caught in curtain or blind cords.
  • Do not put large stuffed toys, pillows, bumper pads and thick comforters into your baby’s crib. These items can suffocate your baby.
  • Make sure your baby does not have a bib, necklace, or anything tied around his or her neck when in the crib. These items could get caught on parts of the crib and strangle your baby.
  • As soon as your baby can push up on his hands or knees, remove toys strung across the crib. Your baby can become caught in these toys and strangle.
  • When your child is about 90 centimetres or 35 inches tall, he or she can climb out of the crib. This is the time to move your child from the crib into a low bed.

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Losing the Post Baby Weight

Uncategorized By January 17, 2007 Tags: , No Comments

losing post baby weightLosing the Post Baby Weight
Mt. Pleasant Community Centre
Feb 8th, 7pm-8pm
Join Dr. Seema Kanwal and learn about nutritional needs after childbirth. Pick up exercises that you and your baby/ child can do together. Discover recipe ideas to help maintain blood sugar to avoid hunger pangs. Learn how to change focus for goal setting. For more info please call (604) 713-1888.

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