Category: Delivery/life with the baby

Why induce when I already have contractions?

Why induce when I already have contractions?

My friend Melissa told me that the doctor induced her labour, but she already had contractions. I don’t understand why she was induced when she
How to help your baby's language from birth to one-year-old?

How to help your baby’s language from birth to one-year-old?

Here are some tips to help your baby develop language, vocabulary and pronunciation. Speak to your baby using short, but correct sentences.
My daughter is scratching her head. Can I apply something to her scalp?

My daughter is scratching her head. Can I apply something to her scalp?

Marie, ma fille de 5 mois se gratte la tête depuis presque 10 jours. Elle tire et perd beaucoup de cheveux, elle a des croûtes
How do I sterilise a bottle nipple?

How do I sterilise a bottle nipple?

The recommendations of the INESPQ 2024, Health Canada and the Pediatric Society recommend sterilizing all bottle items, including breast pump parts, up to 4 months
Vaccine Risks and Local Responses

Vaccine Risks and Local Responses

There are risks associated with local responses that occur after a vaccination, but most of the time they remain minor.
How do I thaw breast milk?

How do I thaw breast milk?

Marie, I have been told all sorts of things about how to thaw breast milk. I take it out of the freezer and place it
Characteristics of Disposable Diapers and Wipes

Characteristics of Disposable Diapers and Wipes

I don’t know if you are like me, but I think that few people take the time to research disposable diapers before choosing them for
Can I give my baby soy drinks?

Can I give my baby soy drinks?

Hello Marie, I have a question for you. I am breastfeeding my 9-month-old baby, and I want to wean him soon for when I go
How can I help a baby with a cold and congestion?

How can I help a baby with a cold and congestion?

Marie, my five-month-old baby has a cold and is very congested. I am regularly using saline water and a nose pump regularly, but do you
Short tongue frenelum: to cut or not to cut

Short tongue frenelum: to cut or not to cut

Some newborns born with a tongue frenulum (a band of tissue just under the tongue) that is too short. They can’t stick out their tongue
My one-week-old daughter has traces of blood in her diaper

My one-week-old daughter has traces of blood in her diaper

I had my daughter a week ago, and I found traces of blood in her diaper. I can’t figure out why. Marie, have you ever
How many ounces of milk per container when I freeze my milk?

How many ounces of milk per container when I freeze my milk?

When I freeze my milk, how many ounces per container? Thanks, Valerie Excellent question, Valerie. But it depends on how much your baby drinks. If