Did you know October 1-7th is breastfeeding week in Canada? Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually to promote the importance of breastfeeding, to encourage breastfeeding and to improve the health of babies. The theme this year is Sustaining Breastfeeding Together. Many families want to breastfeed. Parents want to give their babies the benefits of breastfeeding. For… Continue reading Breastfeeding – Together let’s make it work!
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Feeling depressed? Physical activity may help
I'm sure the last thing most new, sleep deprived parents are thinking about is squeezing exercise into an already busy schedule! However, what if I told you that it can be done as part of your regular daily routine? We all know it's important to be active but did you know that physical activity: releases… Continue reading Feeling depressed? Physical activity may help
5 Tips for expressing breast milk
Hand expression takes time to learn but will become easier with practice. It involves no cost, is always available and can be done anytime and anywhere. If your baby is healthy use a clean glass or hard plastic container (BPA free) to collect your expressed breast milk. Clean means to wash in hot soapy water… Continue reading 5 Tips for expressing breast milk
Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Do they mix?
A mom recently told me that she stayed away from drinking any alcohol when trying to get pregnant and throughout her pregnancy. She then shared "After I gave birth and going through those newborn stages of learning to feed my baby, changing diapers, finding a routine, lack of sleep etc… a glass of alcohol was… Continue reading Breastfeeding and Alcohol: Do they mix?
Breastfeeding multiples: Tips and positions to help you
It is possible to breastfeed two babies at one time. This will take time and patience to learn. Breastfeeding two babies at once can save time and has the added benefit of increasing the hormones that tell your body to make more breast milk. At first many parents with multiples find it easier to breastfeed… Continue reading Breastfeeding multiples: Tips and positions to help you
7 tips to reach a healthy weight after pregnancy
Congratulations - You just had a baby! You did well gaining the recommended amount of weight in pregnancy. But now that baby is born, it may be time to lose the extra weight. Being at a healthy weight is important for health. It is recommended to have gradual weight loss by eating a variety of… Continue reading 7 tips to reach a healthy weight after pregnancy
Positions and tips for breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding families often come to our clinics asking for help positioning their baby while breastfeeding. There are many different positions to try. These positions vary depending on many factors including your baby's size, your breast size and shape and if you had a Caesarean birth. Some of these positions are called cross cradle, cradle position,… Continue reading Positions and tips for breastfeeding your baby
Vitamin D and your baby: What you need to know
Now that it's getting warm & sunny out you may be asking - does my breastfed baby still need a vitamin D supplement? Yes, even though it's spring and soon it'll be summer, it's still recommended that a breastfed baby under two years old get a vitamin D supplement every day. Though it's true that the body… Continue reading Vitamin D and your baby: What you need to know
Breastfeeding: Latching Your Baby
Having a good latch will help you make enough breast milk and help your baby to breastfeed well. It will also help prevent pain when breastfeeding. A poor latch can cause sore nipples, a hungry baby and a decreased breast milk supply. Some babies are able to latch on their own and others need some… Continue reading Breastfeeding: Latching Your Baby
Is it safe to breastfeed if I’m sick?
Many new parents want to know if it is safe to breastfeed when they are sick. You may worry that you will pass your illness on to your baby. Your baby is exposed to your illness before you even realize you're sick. In fact, your body has the virus before you start to show symptoms… Continue reading Is it safe to breastfeed if I’m sick?