Category: Expert advice

If I use a breast shield, at some point will I be able to remove it?

If I use a breast shield, at some point will I be able to remove it?

I would like to know if I use a nipple shield with my 2-week old baby, at some point will I be able to remove
Postnatal Care for your Baby

Postnatal Care for your Baby

The nurse will also apply an antibiotic unguent in your baby’s eyes to prevent infections that can follow due to possible contamination
What can I take for a cold while breastfeeding?

What can I take for a cold while breastfeeding?

Marie, I am breastfeeding and was wondering whether medications I take for my cold will be transmitted to my baby. If yes, can it be
What is listeriosis?

What is listeriosis?

Marie, my friend Élodie is 18 weeks pregnant and just had a sort of severe flu. The doctor told her she has a listeriosis infection.
I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I don’t know if you can help me, but I have genital herpes. I don’t currently have an outbreak, but I am pregnant and scared
What is the 5-10-15 method?

What is the 5-10-15 method?

Someone told me about the 5-10-15 technique, which seemed to be very helpful to help baby sleep. Can you tell me more about it?
What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

L’haptonomie c’est l’ensemble des règles qui régissent le domaine du toucher affectif, on parle aussi de « Science de l’affectivité ».
What is liniment used for?

What is liniment used for?

Marie, a friend of mine talked about using liniment-based cream to clean and protect my one-month-old baby’s buttocks from rash and other irritations. What do
I have a big brown line on my pregnant tummy!

I have a big brown line on my pregnant tummy!

I am very spooked by my brown line on my stomach. I am 30 weeks pregnant and, looking in the mirror, I saw this brown
How can I relieve the baby’s pressure in my pelvis?

How can I relieve the baby’s pressure in my pelvis?

Marie, I have a baby in my pelvis that places a lot of weight on my pubic symphysis. I feel like the baby will pop
My baby regurgitates frequently, even after starting solid foods

My baby regurgitates frequently, even after starting solid foods

My baby will be 6 months old in a couple of days. Since birth, he regurgitates a lot. Many people have told me that this
How to recognize mastitis?

How to recognize mastitis?

Marie, how will I know if I have mastitis? I have no idea what I should see. I want to prevent this from happening. I