Category: Expert advice

Whooping Cough Vaccine - Mandatory?

Whooping Cough Vaccine – Mandatory?

Your doctor has suggested that you receive the Whooping Cough vaccine. Is it mandatory to receive this vaccine during pregnancy? What is it used for?
Can I breastfeed twins?

Can I breastfeed twins?

Marie, during my first ultrasound I learned that I was going to have twins. YIKES! What a surprise! It felt like I was dreaming…not sure
Choice of Pacifiers and Nipples

Choice of Pacifiers and Nipples

You have to choose the pacifier or nipple based on your baby. It will be different if they’re premature or if they have a small
I’m pregnant and tired. Can I drink natural energy drinks?

I’m pregnant and tired. Can I drink natural energy drinks?

Can I drink natural energy drinks? Is it risky for me or for the baby? I am hesitant now that I’m pregnant.
Should my baby burp several times during a breastfeeding session?

Should my baby burp several times during a breastfeeding session?

Should a baby burp several times during a breastfeeding session? It can sometimes be difficult to get a baby to burp, and some babies even
31-32 Weeks Pregnant

31-32 Weeks Pregnant

My body has become used to your presence, and I love feeling you move around changing the shape of my stomach. My belly button has
Possible Causes of Pregnancy Cholestasis

Possible Causes of Pregnancy Cholestasis

The previous article defines pregnancy cholestasis. To read it, go to Pregnancy Cholestasis: Liver Disease During Pregnancy. There are many possible causes of pregnancy cholestasis,
Weaning a Child from Breastfeeding

Weaning a Child from Breastfeeding

Marie, I want to start gradually weaning my child from breastfeeding and was wondering what the best way is. Can you help? Marie-Chantal Hello Marie-Chantal,
Choroid Plexus Cysts

Choroid Plexus Cysts

Marie, I have been worried for three days, as during my 21-week ultrasound, the technician told me he saw two cysts in my baby’s brain.
How can I avoid heat pimples on my baby’s face?

How can I avoid heat pimples on my baby’s face?

I know I shouldn’t worry, but my baby has a lot of heat pimples on his face when I breastfeed. Are there things I can
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Bruxism: children’s teeth grinding

You may have noticed recently that your young baby is grinding his teeth, despite the fact that there are only a few of them? Definition
Are Eco-Friendly Disposable Diapers Possible?

Are Eco-Friendly Disposable Diapers Possible?

To read the previous part, go to How are Disposable Diapers Made?. As you might already know, to reduce garbage that is bad for the