Category: Your questions

How can I pump my milk if my baby feeds every three hours?
My 3-week-old baby feeds well every three hours, and I would like to store my milk so that my partner can give a bottle from

Can blood from the umbilical cord help treat leukemia?
Marie, I am 16 weeks pregnant, and everything is going well. However, my father was recently diagnosed with leukemia, and I was wondering if the

Defining Postpartum Depression
To learn more about depression after childbirth, go to Postpartum Depression. According to the INSPQ, postpartum depression is defined as mood disorders involving sadness or

Is it possible to lack breast milk when breastfeeding my baby?
My baby wants to breastfeed all the time like they are never satisfied! I think my milk isn’t nourishing enough for him. What should I

Can water help release my baby’s tensions?
Water therapy can help soothe symptoms and discomfort, both for babies and adults. This is called hydrotherapy or Thalassotherapy.

Growing Pains
Marie, can my nine-month-old baby have growing pains in their legs? Thanks, Pascale Pascale, I don’t know what your baby is doing to make you

How do I keep my baby hydrated during heat waves?
Marie, can you tell me how to keep my one-month-old baby hydrated when it’s sweltering out? I can’t even seem to! Thanks, Rosemary Summer is

Do you need a nursing bra?
To learn more about nursing bra considerations, go to Choosing the Right Nursing Bra. Do you need a nursing bra? You don’t have to buy

How do I know if I have a blocked milk duct?
You're breastfeeding and notice that you're experiencing discomfort during feedings? You may also notice a red line on your breast; this could be a blocked

What are breast milk banks for?
Did you read the first part of this article, Donating Breast Milk and Milk Banks? Avez-vous lu la première partie de ce billet Le don

My baby has bowed legs and I’m worried they will stay like that
My baby has very bowed legs, and I’m worried they will stay like that. Can you reassure me?

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