The arrival of a new baby brings major life changes for parents and the rest of the family. When you have a newborn, just taking a shower can become quite an adventure. For a while, you may not be able to manage your home household as you usually would.
During your pregnancy, you can find out about the different options available for giving birth (hospital, birthing centre), their services and their specific features (routine, rules, length of stay, and types of interventions).
Babies need fresh air and light. Going for a walk outdoors is also stimulating and fun for your child. A healthy baby can go outside every day in any season, as long as the temperature isn’t too hot or cold.
Your energy will return once you’ve adapted to life with your new baby. Many parents then get the urge to get out and do things as a family. This is a good idea! Depending on your energy level, there’s no reason you can’t continue your usual family activities with the baby. Even very brief…
Finding childcare is a key concern for parents wishing to return to work after taking parental leave.
With the arrival of your baby, new expenses combined with a drop in income can be an added source of stress, so try to keep life simple. There are different types of financial aid that may be available to you.
The choice of clothing is often based on the weather.
In your neighbourhood there are many community organizations, volunteer groups, and social economy enterprises providing services for families and support for parents in their new role.
At every stage of life, getting involved in community life can be enriching for you and for other…
This section provides useful information on parental leave, financial aid, childcare services, provincial and federal government programs and services, as well as available associations and support resources.
The Government of Québec has a number of programs and services as well as useful information for future parents and new parents.
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