It's normal for babies to cry. Did you know that babies cry an average of 2 to 2 1/2 hours a day? Crying peaks at 2 months then gradually decreases by the 4th to 5th month. Your baby may cry for long periods for no apparent reason. This does not mean your baby has colic.… Continue reading Why do babies cry?
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New baby and feeling tired? Tips to increase your energy
Just had a baby and notice a change in the way you feel? It can be a difficult time. You're recovering from the delivery, not getting enough sleep, and caring for a new baby. Having a baby is a big life change, feelings ranging from joy and excitement to guilt and sadness can happen at any time… Continue reading New baby and feeling tired? Tips to increase your energy
Can breastfeeding be used as a method of birth control?
Yes, breastfeeding is a proven, natural, short term (six month) method of birth control. This method of contraception is called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM). L = Lactational means breastfeeding A = Amenorrhea means having no monthly period M = Method LAM is 98 – 99 % effective in preventing pregnancy, but only if you… Continue reading Can breastfeeding be used as a method of birth control?
Holding your baby skin-to-skin: What are the benefits?
Your bare chest is the best place for your baby to adjust to life outside the womb. Your baby smells you, hears you, feels you and gets to know you. Skin to skin contact means holding your bare baby against your bare chest or tummy. Your Baby's First Hours Immediately after birth hold your baby… Continue reading Holding your baby skin-to-skin: What are the benefits?
Can I breastfeed in public?
Yes, you can! Your right to breastfeed in a public place is supported by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. No one should stop a mother from breastfeeding her child, or ask her to cover up or move her to another place to breastfeed. Tips for breastfeeding in public Get comfortable with breastfeeding your baby at home with your… Continue reading Can I breastfeed in public?
Yes – You can breastfeed and return to work or school!
If you plan to continue breastfeeding when you return to work or school, you can express or pump your breast milk. Your breasts will continue to produce enough breast milk as long as you breastfeed, express or pump often. Any amount of breast milk is good for your baby. When you and your baby are… Continue reading Yes – You can breastfeed and return to work or school!
What can my baby see?
As a new parent you may wonder about your child's vision. What exactly can she see? Is her vision as good as mine? What toys will she be most interested in? A baby's vision goes through many changes after birth and continues to develop until about seven years of age. At birth, your baby is… Continue reading What can my baby see?
Sore nipples? Here’s help.
One of the most common reasons mothers quit breastfeeding is because of sore or cracked nipples. Breastfeeding is not meant to hurt. There may be some nipple tenderness after birth but this should get better each day. If your baby is positioned and latched properly, breastfeeding should not be painful. Having a good latch will help you… Continue reading Sore nipples? Here’s help.
Do I have enough breast milk to feed my baby?
Almost all mothers go through a period when they think they don't have enough breast milk. Sometimes mothers worry about this soon after the birth of their baby. Other times it is after breastfeeding is well established. The good news is that most women have more than enough breast milk to feed their baby. Get off to a… Continue reading Do I have enough breast milk to feed my baby?
Make an informed decision about feeding your baby
How you feed your baby will be one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. This information can help you make an informed decision and be on your way to giving your baby a healthy start. Breast milk will help protect your baby from: being overweight or obese bowel disease coughs… Continue reading Make an informed decision about feeding your baby