Category: Postnatal

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

Sign Language and Babies
In his previous article, François talks about how to take time with a baby. Dans son billet précédent, François nous parle de comment prendre du

How do I check the temperature of the milk for my baby?
Whether it's breast milk or commercial formula, when it's time to give baby his first bottles, parents have many questions about the temperature of the

Can I co-sleep with my eight-week-old baby?
I have an eight-week-old baby and they often sleep in my bed with me because they have stomach aches and this is the only way

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

Nipple pain
When we talk about nipple pain, you will find out that nipple injuries are painful. Whether chapping or cracking, these injuries affect the nerve endings

How do I prepare my pet for the baby’s arrival?
I am 38 weeks pregnant and have had a cat at home for many years. He’s very gentle and has never hurt a child or

Demystifying Baby Sleep from Birth to One Year
After childbirth, a baby’s sleep is influenced by breastfeeding, light, background sounds, body temperature and the world’s stimuli.

My baby has hip subluxation and the doctor talked to me about a harness…
Marie, I am a new mother and just learned that my baby has a hip subluxation due to his breech position in my uterus. The

Mosquito Repellent Products (Insecticides)
To learn more about repellents, go to How to Use a Repellent (or Insecticide) for Insects, Mosquitoes and Ticks. Article updated on July 2023. Insect

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

Hints to Calm a Crying Baby
To read the first part, go to Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). There are many things you can do to calm a crying baby. Speak to