Tag: Baby development

Pregnancy and Tobacco
This article discusses the topic of tobacco use during pregnancy. While the issue of cannabis use during pregnancy has been previously covered, it is equally

Fathers, Cannabis and Pregnancy
If you want to learn about the effects related to cannabis use, read the previous article — The Potential Effects of Cannabis During Pregnancy. Fathers

How to Prevent Emergency Situations with a Baby
I will talk about preventative steps you can take to avoid circumstances that can danger your baby’s life or newborn's life.

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

Vision Around Four and a Half Months
To read the previous part, go to Baby Vision. A baby’s vision around 4.5-5 months allows them to see outlines and many more details. This

Products to Avoid During Teething
Did you read the previous part, How to Soothe a Teething Baby? Article updated in January 2023. Products to avoid during teething: Very important: it

Attachment and Prematurity
To learn more about neonatology, go to What should you expect if your baby is in the neonatal unit? (French only) Attachment to a premature

I smoked pot before I knew I was pregnant!
Marie, I’m worried because I just learned I’m pregnant and I remembered that I smoked two or three joints during the weeks after conception. I

I have a 5-month-old baby who no longer drinks regular amounts of milk.
Question from a mother: Hello, I have a 5-month-old baby, and she no longer drinks regular amounts of milk. Sometimes she will drink 31oz one

My baby wants its pacifier ten times a night. What should I do?
My baby has severe reflux. Once asleep, she sleeps with her pacifier. However, we can get up at ten times to give it back to

Alcohol in a Homemade Recipe
I’m hosting friends for dinner, and I chose a recipe that requires a bit of red wine, and I was wondering if it’s fine given

Why give vitamin D to my baby?
Marie, why do we have to give vitamin D supplements to babies, even if I’m breastfeeding? Thanks in advance for your answer, Joanna Great question