Skin-to-skin contact with your newborn in the first hours, days, and weeks of life soothes and comforts her. Skin‑to‑skin contact is an excellent way to get acquainted with your baby and develop an emotional bond.
Hospital stays generally last 24 to 36 hours after vaginal delivery and 36 to 48 hours after a caesarean section. At birthing centres, the stay is usually about 24 hours. The length of your stay may vary depending on you and your baby’s health.
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, children younger than age 2 should not spend time in front of screens. It is also recommended to turn off all screens (TV, phone, tablet, etc.) when spending time together as a family, even if they’re simply left on nearby.
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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