No, we’re not talking about weightlifting, rather, we are talking about the mineral iron.

What is iron and why is it important?

Iron is a mineral that plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout our body.

What contributes to low iron in pregnancy?

During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume increases by 20-30%. As blood volume increases, so does the production of red blood cells and this results in an increased demand for iron.

Feeling alone. It is a scary feeling. You feel like you have no one to talk to and no one you can count on. The dictionary definition is: feeling sperate, apart, or isolated from others. This is how many people feel when experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Whether you're in a committed relationship, single, or unsure about the future, it's natural to feel isolated and alone during this time. However, it's important to remember that you're not truly alone, and there are resources and support systems available to help you through this journey.

Have you ever realized you missed a period and had a moment of panic? We’ve all been there! Women sometimes miss their periods. It does happen from time to time. Our minds automatically go to the ‘I’m pregnant’ scenario, but that’s not always the case.

So, what do you do? You take a pregnancy test, just in case, but it’s negative. Now what? Check for other symptoms of pregnancy. Other symptoms of pregnancy include:

When Life Throws You a Curveball:

Dealing with an Unexpected Pregnancy while in School

Finding out you're pregnant in the middle of your studies can really mess up your perfect plans for finishing your education, getting your degree or diploma and heading off to the start of your new career. Or does it?

Why It Is Important to Get Tested For STIs Before An Abortion?

No one plans on having an STI and rarely do we want to talk about such things. However, the reality is that it can happen to almost anyone. Protecting yourself from STDs and STIs will help you protect the future you envision for yourself.

Brining a new life into the world is a profound journey, and it’s essential to navigate it with a sense of mindfulness. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of incorporating mindfulness practices during pregnancy, offering insights and techniques to support women facing this transformative experience.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can raise a slew of different feelings – overwhelming, confusion, fear, uncertainty – to name a few.  

You may experience feelings that are completely opposite and conflicting from what your partner feels, which can make the decision-making process more difficult. You are not alone.

Over my years of working at Mea Centre I have heard many stories from women, before, during and after their pregnancy of the pressures they felt when they were making their pregnancy decision. Many have commented that they had family members, friends, their partner, school counsellors and even health care professionals who were telling them they should choose one option over the other. Such a situation, where someone tries to influence a pregnancy decision, is referred to as coercion. Coercion can take many different forms and can be challenging to detect.

I don’t know about you, but I do a lot of online shopping. It is convenient. You can stay home, not have to deal with crowds or traffic, and have everything delivered to your door. It is nice when you know the company and they have proven to have quality products and reliable delivery. However, it can always be a little nerve wracking when you try a new store. Will the quality be as advertised; will you like it or need to return it? And what do you do if you get something you didn’t order?

Morning ALL DAY Sickness

It can be quite the blow after the initial shock of an unexpected pregnancy to then also be hit with the exhausting morning sickness that haunts up to 70% of all pregnant women in their first 16 weeks of pregnancy.² And the kicker is, it’s not even just morning sickness! It’s morning, afternoon, evening, and even night-time sickness. For some, they may even be woken from their sleep only to run to the washroom for another awkward snuggle with the toilet.