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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.

Feb 20 – Nutrition for Fertility and Preconception

Nutrition for Fertility and Preconception Workshop (VIRTUAL) 90 min – $30.00 Are you planning to conceive to start or grow your family within the next few months? This is the […]

Balancing Scares and Sweets: A Dietitian’s Halloween Wisdom

In this eerie but enlightening blog, we will unearth the secrets to enjoy the season’s tricks and treats without haunting your health.

Healthy Eating 101

Learn the foundations of what you need to eat to fuel your body and enjoy your diet. We’ll talk about the calories and nutrients you need and how to make […]

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.