Nigel and Natalie Wilson, Ajax, Ontario

Cheryl,

Nigel and I wanted to thank you. We couldn't have asked for a better experience or a better and more knowledgeable technician. Your heart is in your job and that's what makes the experience even better for us. You love what you do and we love what you gave to us.....a memory that we will always have to cherish.

Thanks a million.

Nigel and Natalie Wilson

Congratulations again to the Wilbur family!

BabyView would like to congratulate Jen and Michael Wilbur, our July “Baby of the Month” contest winners!

The proud parents-to-be are expecting their first baby and we are pleased to announce that they are having a beautiful baby girl –Harleigh Wilbur. Harleigh is expected to arrive at Oshawa General Hospital in late September and her birth is eagerly anticipated by two sets of incredibly excited first-time grandparents, Ray and Shelly Hudson, and Mike and Janet Wilbur. This lucky little girl will also have three very proud uncles just waiting to hold her! My guess is baby Harleigh has already captured the hearts of her grandparents and uncles; Brett, Andrew and Brian as Jen has told us they have already begun spoiling her!

Harleigh has a very unique name and I love the spelling! Her mom and dad chose her name after seeing her at their 18week ultrasound, when it appeared to them, that along with being very sweet and playful, she also demonstrated a little “attitude”! The name “Harleigh” was chosen to reflect her developing personality and I think they made the perfect choice!

As wonderful as it was to see their baby at 18 weeks, they fell truly in love with Harleigh when they saw her for the first time in 3D at BabyView. Harleigh put on a show by waving hello and hiccupping throughout the ultrasound- her little tummy jiggling, her tiny face scrunched up-much to the “awe” and delight of her parents!

As excited as they both are, Michael and Jen, like all other new parents-to-be, are also anxious. The thought of a daughter has already invoked their protective instincts and Michael has decided (no joke) that baby Harleigh will be enrolled in karate and self defense classes as early as they are offered. Perhaps he will even join her? Look out future boyfriends!!

Harleigh, your mom and dad want you to know how much they love you and how excited they get when they think of all the amazing and memorable moments ahead. They will each draw upon their own wonderful childhood experiences and combine them to provide you with treasured memories of your own. Your mom has said she is already anticipating your first Christmas and the start of new traditions all your own!

Michael and Jen, and to all of your family counting the days until Harleigh arrives, we would again like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and we are delighted to have the opportunity to see you all again!�

What signs or symptoms should cause me to call my doctor or midwife?

You should feel free to call with any question or concern. However, you should call immediately with any of these symptoms.
Bleeding from the vagina
Severe, lasting abdominal pain, headache, nausea and vomiting
Persistent back pain
Pain or burring with urination
Blurred vision
Swelling of the hands or face
High fever
Baby moving less or not moving, or greatly increased activity
Water breaking or a gush of fluid from the vagina
Regular contractions

How much weight should I gain?

Poor weight gain is a risk factor for problems with pregnancy. Don't skip meals and always eat a well-balanced breakfast with proteins and carbohydrates. With an average size baby, women gain about 25-35 pounds total. Doctors may recommend that women who are overweight gain less weight during their pregnancy, perhaps 15 pounds.

Will breat-feeding help to reduce the risk of allergies in my child?

Breast-feeding is still thought to delay and modify the onset of allergies. Br eat-feeding is an excellent way to provide the best nutrition possible to your baby. And yet, breast milk can transport allergens into your baby. The presence of food allergens in breast milk can induce either sensitization or tolerance to that food. However the Canadian Paediatric Society does not recommend you routinely restrict your diet during breast-feeling if your child is at risk for allergies. Consult with your haircare professional.

Can I do something during pregnancy to reduce the risk of allergies in my child?

Despite a recent study showing that eliminating peanuts from a pregnancy mom's diet - especially when there is a predisposing family history of allergies - can be beneficial, there is currently no consensus or concrete evidence that restricting a mother's diet during pregnancy plays a significant role in the development of allergies in children. In addition, dietary restrictions in the prenatal period may lead to deficiencies that could have harmful consequences for you and your baby.

How to cope with pregnancy discomforts.

1. Constipation is a common problem
Especially in the last trimester of pregnancy, Fibre, fluids and exercise are essential partners in managing it.
Drink lots of water and eat fibre-rick foods (fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, legumes, dried peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.)
Maintain an active lifestyle by walking or swimming regularly, for example, Regular physical activity (if your health care professional gives it the OK) can help by increasing blood flow to the abdominal area.
Try prune juice or a small bowl of fibre-rich bran cereal at breakfast.

2. Morning sickness and nausea
Nausea is very common at the beginning of pregnancy, but usually disappears around the 14th week. Everyone copes differently, but the following may help:
Eat dry foods (crackers, dry cereal, etc) just before getting out of bed in the morning
Eat smaller, more frequent meals so you never leave your stomach empty
Eat cold meals wit a milder aroma
Drink between meals, rather than at meals
Get someone to prepare meals - so you can avoid the strong odour of cooking

3. Heartburn
Heartburn can become very frequent in the last months of pregnancy. Not surprising, since your growing baby and expanding uterus are now putting more pressure on your stomach. For relief, try the following:
Eat smaller, lower-fat meals more frequently and drink fluids between rather than with meals
Limit spicy as well as acidic foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes
Avoid Fatty foods
Avoid coffee, tea, cola and chocolate
Wait 2 hours after meals before lying down
Choose foods that are peppermint-free (including chewing gum, candies, herbal teas). Other flavours of these foods are fine.
Check with your health care professional for other solutions if your heartburn continues.

4. Fluid Retention
Some swelling, especially in the ankles and legs, is typical during pregnancy. Surprisingly for many women, drinking lots of water actually helps combat bloating and swelling. Milk, soup and juice are some other healthy sources of fluids that can help too.

Article by Nestlebaby Pregnancy Magazine

Congratulations Pantelidis Family! Scarborough, Ont.

Congratulations Pantelidis Family!

BabyView is pleased to announce the winner of our June “Baby of the Month” contest - introducing Baby Pantelidis! The first baby to be born to parents Bibi and Dino. The proud parents-to-be were thrilled when they came to BabyView for their 3D ultrasound in early June and although they have decided to keep the gender of their baby a surprise until birth they have chosen the following names (John or Ionna) for their little bundle. Baby Pantelidis has a big family eagerly awaiting his/her arrival in September. The excited grandparents include Patty and Chris Pantelidis and Miriana Bojkova. Aunts and uncles include – George, Jennifer, Mladen, Slavica, Cynthia and Mano.

Bibi and Dino were 28 weeks along in the pregnancy when they came to BabyView for a preview of their beautiful baby. They were overwhelmed at the first glance of their baby’s features and movements. It was a very emotional moment for the happy couple. When asked whom the baby resembles, Bibi and Dino agreed that Baby Pantelidis has Dino’s nose and Bibi’s feet. Dino has a Grecian nose, and Bibi has huge feet!

“We are very excited awaiting the arrival of our first baby. Each day feels like a month as the days count down where we will welcome our first child”, says Bibi and Dino. For now they are happy to have their priceless DVD and 3D pictures to view while they wait and plan for the arrival of their first child.

Congratulations to all your family! We wish you the best of luck and happiness a new baby brings. We’ll look forward to seeing you again for your free 3D ultrasound.