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Feeding your newborn will be one of your main activities as parents in the weeks after the birth. You can get involved by teaming up with your partner in a variety of ways.

The birth of a child is an extremely emotional event. Becoming a mother will bring you great joy and a deep attachment to your child. Once your baby is born, you will start learning about being a mother. As you did during the pregnancy and birth, you may need some professional advice or assistance.

The birth of a child is an event like no other. Holding your baby in your arms for the first time can be a deeply moving experience.

Becoming a mother can bring great joy, but also new feelings. It’s an experience that comes with many questions and new responsibilities. For some, all these changes can be unsettling. Every mother experiences maternity in her own way, depending on her…

Many new mothers have doubts about their ability to care for their new baby. Are you afraid of being clumsy when giving baby his bath, or not understanding why he cries, or panicking when he comes down with his first fever? Don’t worry. Most parents go through the same thing.

Your confidence will grow with each passing week as it gets easier for you to understand your child’s needs. It…

Meeting your baby’s needs during the first month’s and years of his life is very demanding. But don’t neglect your own needs: it’s important to eat well, get enough rest, and have fun. You’ll find it easier to care for your baby if your own needs are met.

Eating well means opting for meals and snacks made up of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein-rich foods, especially plant-based ones.

In Canada, families with children, whether biological and adopted, come in many shapes and forms, including families with heterosexual, gay, transgender, or non-binary parents, single-parent families, and blended families. And there are many others! There are as many family models as there are families.

Your role as parents will change over the course of the passing days and the different stages of your child’s life. Being a parent is all about learning, making mistakes, and trying again. Don’t get discouraged. It’s normal to have doubts and to feel awkward and insecure at times. What’s more, being a good model for your child also means acknowledging your missteps and mistakes.

The arrival of a new baby, with all the attention a newborn needs, means there is less room for your activities as a couple. At times, you may feel like your childcare responsibilities leave no time or space for the two of you.

Becoming a grandparent is a unique new opportunity to relive a child’s first moments. It’s also an occasion to witness firsthand the birth of a family. The role played by Grandma and Grandpa in this new family will depend on a host of factors: distance, work, the relationship with the new parents, and the grandparents’ desire to be involved.