There is an ever-expanding array of breastfeeding accessories on the market—from breast pumps, nursing bras, and pillows to nursing pads and more. None of them are essential, and some can even interfere with breastfeeding.
Quand l’allaitement ne se passe pas comme prévu, la plupart des mères songent à sevrer leur enfant, même si elles étaient déterminées à allaiter. Il est possible que cette situation vous fasse vivre différentes émotions, parfois contradictoires.
The physical changes you undergo can affect your appetite. Early in the pregnancy, hormonal changes can increase your appetite, even if your needs haven’t changed. As the pregnancy progresses, your uterus will compress your stomach, slowing digestion and reducing appetite.
Care should be exercised when considering taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication or natural health product during pregnancy. Some may be ineffective, dangerous during pregnancy, or harmful for your baby, while others may be necessary for you and our baby’s health.
When you’re pregnant, you may also experience health problems that are unrelated to your pregnancy, such as headaches, colds, gastroenteritis, and other types of infections. Some of these illnesses may be more frequent or troublesome while you are pregnant.
Most babies between the ages of 6 and 12 months sleep 8 to 10 hours a night for a total of about 15 hours a day. Sometimes, 6- to 12-month-old babies start waking up again in the night.
Breasts naturally prepare for breastfeeding throughout pregnancy. This preparation culminates at childbirth, when hormones send the signal to start milk production.
Despite the known benefits of breastfeeding, some women are still hesitant to nurse their baby. Common fears include being incapable of breastfeeding, not having enough milk, having sore nipples, not being able to eat everything they want, not giving the father the opportunity to help with the…
According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, screen time for children younger than 2 years is not recommended. The Society also recommends turning off all screens (TV included) when spending time together as a family, and to avoid leaving the TV on in the background.
Electricity can cause serious problems (e.g., internal burns and heart problems). Always call Info-Santé (8-1-1) or take your child to the emergency room.
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