Category: Expert advice

My baby hasn’t regained their birth weight. Should I be worried?

My baby hasn’t regained their birth weight. Should I be worried?

My baby is one week old and has not regained its birth weight. The nurses seem to be really worried. I don’t feel secure.
Genetic abnormalities visible during prenatal ultrasound scans

Genetic abnormalities visible during prenatal ultrasound scans

Prenatal ultrasounds are often a moment eagerly awaited by parents-to-be who discover the first images of their baby. Even though most pregnancies result in the
Who is Bernadette de Gasquet?

Who is Bernadette de Gasquet?

Bernadette de Gasquet is a French doctor and professor emeritus of yoga specialising in abdominal exercises and perineal rehabilitation. She has been working for years
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
Is it possible to lack breast milk when breastfeeding my baby?

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
What does APGAR mean?

What does APGAR mean?

I gave birth to my baby a month ago, and I saw that my son’s APGAR was 8 and then 9. I don’t know what
I’m 34 weeks pregnant!

I’m 34 weeks pregnant!

Dear Mothers, This week I 34 weeks pregnant (Saturday)! I am so relieved, though I’m scared of giving birth if it happens tomorrow…I have been
My nipples hurt!

My nipples hurt!

My nipples hurt so much! I would like to know what the main reasons for nipple pain are for breastfeeding mothers.
The week of long hours...We don’t control baby Émile!

The week of long hours…We don’t control baby Émile!

If you would like to read the previous article, go to Epi-mom and Santa Clause. Si vous souhaitez lire le billet précédent, accédez à Épi-maman et
How is a Vaccine Manufactured?

How is a Vaccine Manufactured?

Most vaccines are made up of the microbe strain it wants to protect against.
Why does my baby have a fungal infection (thrush)?

Why does my baby have a fungal infection (thrush)?

Marie, the nurse told me my baby has a fungal infection on his bottom. How did he get that? Isabelle Fungal infections, thrush, candidosis and
I am at 40 weeks tomorrow!

I am at 40 weeks tomorrow!

Read the previous part of Charlotte's story, I am 39 weeks pregnant, and I lost a bit of fluid. Lisez le récit précédant de Charlotte,