- Newborns already have a sense of taste and smell. Very early on, they are able to recognize their mother by her smell. The scent of milk draws your baby to the nipple to satisfy her hunger. Sucking gives her an intense feeling of well-being. The taste of breast milk can vary depending on the mother…
- Your baby can hear at birth, and even before she is born. She is especially sensitive to the voices of her mother and father, possibly because she has often heard them while she was in the womb. She may turn her head toward your voices. Familiar sounds reassure your baby. Calling her in a soft…
The physical changes you undergo can affect your appetite. Early in the pregnancy, hormonal changes can increase your appetite, even if your needs haven’t changed. As the pregnancy progresses, your uterus will compress your stomach, slowing digestion and reducing appetite.
Care should be exercised when considering taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication or natural health product during pregnancy. Some may be ineffective, dangerous during pregnancy, or harmful for your baby, while others may be necessary for you and our baby’s health.
When you’re pregnant, you may also experience health problems that are unrelated to your pregnancy, such as headaches, colds, gastroenteritis, and other types of infections. Some of these illnesses may be more frequent or troublesome while you are pregnant.
Most babies between the ages of 6 and 12 months sleep 8 to 10 hours a night for a total of about 15 hours a day. Sometimes, 6- to 12-month-old babies start waking up again in the night.
Breasts naturally prepare for breastfeeding throughout pregnancy. This preparation culminates at childbirth, when hormones send the signal to start milk production.
Despite the known benefits of breastfeeding, some women are still hesitant to nurse their baby. Common fears include being incapable of breastfeeding, not having enough milk, having sore nipples, not being able to eat everything they want, not giving the father the opportunity to help with the…
According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, screen time for children younger than 2 years is not recommended. The Society also recommends turning off all screens (TV included) when spending time together as a family, and to avoid leaving the TV on in the background.
Electricity can cause serious problems (e.g., internal burns and heart problems). Always call Info-Santé (8-1-1) or take your child to the emergency room.
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