Category: Postnatal

Breast Engorgement During Breastfeeding
Before talking about breast engorgement solutions, I would like to define engorgement. There are two types: vascular and late.

Is my colostrum rich enough even though there isn’t much?
I am a new mother, and a nurse in the maternity ward told me that the colostrum from my breasts is very rich for my

I feel incompetent caring for my baby!
Marie, I had my baby three weeks ago, and still feel incompetence in managing the arrival of a baby in our life. I was wondering

Eczema
Did you read the previous part about Diaper Rash? Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin illness. Eczema can start at two

Stem Cells and Umbilical Cord Blood
Over the past several years, the subject of stem cells from umbilical cord blood has been very popular. Significant steps have been taken, and new

Using Repellent (or Insecticide) for Insects, Mosquitoes and Ticks
To read the first part of the article, go to How to Protect Babies, Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women from Mosquitoes. Pregnant women and babies should

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

Learning about life through our baby!
To consult Chantal’s previous article, go to What relief! Such happiness! Pour consulter le précédent récit de Chantal, voir Quel soulagement et quel bonheur! The

Five Characteristics of High Needs Babies
There are 5 characteristics of High Needs Babies. This entry presents each of the features in order to better understand High Needs Babies.

When does my baby’s eye colour become final?
My four-month-old baby has beautiful blue eyes! I have brown eyes, but my mother’s eyes were blue, like my partner’s. I was wondering how long

How can we relieve colic?
Using probiotics for at least four weeks can diminish some colic symptoms, such as bloating or pain.