Category: Postnatal

Can a three-month-old baby eat cereal?
My baby will be four months old soon! I would like to know what kind of cereal I should start with and if any have

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

Diet to Prevent Allergies?
The mother must adapt their diet, which will eliminate proteins from dairy products (milk proteins) to see if there’s a change in the baby allergies.

Hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth
Hello Everyone, I often get questions about scalp changes and hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth. In this article: Hair loss during pregnancy and

What is prematurity?
Hello Parents, I have been planning on writing about prematurity for several weeks now. This theme is very important when planning and preparing for the

How do I know if I have a blocked milk duct?
How would I know, Mary, if I have a blocked milk duct in my breast? I wouldn't know how to find out. How could I?

Ultrasound Techniques
Ultrasound techniques provide micro-massages using a probe. Physiotherapists will apply a gel, like during a pregnancy ultrasound.

Sunscreen or no?
As summer approaches, many parents are wondering how to protect their baby from the sun. Can sunscreen be applied to a young child? Which sunscreen

I feel really down! Is this postpartum depression?
Marie, I took your prenatal classes. You sometimes talked about how we might feel down after childbirth. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but

The Benefits of Babywearing for Babies
To learn more about babywearing, read The History of Babywearing. In this part of the article, you will learn about the benefits of babywearing, both

Do I need to boil bottled water?
If I use bottled water to dilute my 2-month-old baby’s milk, is this water ready to use for the mix, or should I boil it

Cradle Cap
Once again today I saw a baby in the clinic with cradle cap (yellow crust), and once again they were wearing four layers of clothing!