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Nutrition and Maternal Mental Health

Pregnancy and the fourth trimester (early postpartum) can be a beautiful time welcoming a new baby. It can also bring many emotions including the common postpartum mental health challenges. There are many factors that affect the risk of developing postpartum depression which may not be in the mother’s control. Aiming for a balanced and nutrient-rich diet can help support proper brain, hormone and immune functions.

A Nourished Ramadan

The blessed days of Ramadan are upon us. Ramadan is the month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food and water (excluding exempted persons). This is the month of spending more time in reflection, community, and spiritual growth.

Healthy Holiday Eating

The holidays are quickly approaching! As always, the holidays come with delicious
food. This can be an exciting time, but also a time of stress for people who want to
avoid over-eating. Suddenly you find yourself surrounded by temptations, whether it be
treats at work, cookies brought over by a friend, party buffets and, of course, family
dinners. Believe it or not, it is possible to eat healthy over the holidays and still enjoy
yourself.

We support all members of the general public, and every Nest team member has specialized training and an interest in supporting those in their perinatal journeys—including those who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are seeking support through loss.

*o-day’min (oh-day-min) is the Anishinaabe word for strawberry, or heart berry, and was chosen as the name for this ward to reflect it being the heart of the city, amongst other meaningful connections. We gratefully acknowledge that Nest Integrative Wellness is in Treaty 6 territory, a place where diverse Indigenous nations (including the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, amongst others), Métis, and Inuit have lived in and cared for these lands for generations and that we as residents, owners, and practitioners of Nest share the responsibility for stewardship of this land.