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Breastfeeding creates a strong bond between mother and baby if feeding time is relaxed and pleasurable for both. Make sure your baby can see you, and smile and talk to him while he is suckling. He will come to associate the pleasure of feeding with the sight of your face, the sound of your voice, and the smell of your skin. Make sure you are both comfortable before you start. If your baby still seems hungry after feeding for as long as he wants...

When You're Busy Being Parents Is your marriage everything you ever hoped it could be? Or has it been pushed down your list of priorities since having children? Let's face it, parenthood is a full-time job, and it dramatically changes your marriage relationship. But marriage is the foundation upon which your entire family is structured. If your marriage is strong, your whole family will be strong; your life will be more peaceful, you'll be a...

The preconception visit is a key visit to the doctor’s office. The reason for this is that many complications of pregnancy are related to lifestyle. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada suggest that physicians review medical history with all women of childbearing age prior to their conceiving. Lifestyle issues to discuss include body mass index (BMI), as high BMI’s are associated with an increased risk of gestational...

When we're pregnant or awaiting adoption, we dream about our baby-to-be, we always envision those beautiful Hallmark card scenes: charming baby smiling up at peaceful mother's face. We read books in advance of the big day about how to care for a newborn - how to bathe, feed and dress her - and then we feel somewhat prepared. However, a crying baby was never part of that idyllic vision, so this takes us by surprise. But the fact is, all babies...

Just in case you didn’t know… Amniocentesis: Procedure to test for chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections where a sample of amniotic fluid is taken with a needle. Breech Presentation: When a baby is positioned with its buttocks or feet closest to the birth canal opposed to the normal head first position. Cephalic Presentation: The most common position to be born – head down. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): Prenatal...

Hey mommy, no more diapers! My son has a special way of communicating that he wants to go to the toilet - by a certain expression on his face. ‘So what?’ you think. ‘Wait,’ I say, ‘he is only eight months old and has been ‘going’ in the wash basin in the bathroom since he was a few days old.’ “He doesn’t like to go in his diaper,’ I say to everybody’s amazement. “You’ve started to toilet train your newborn son?...

What is an ear infection? An ear infection is a bacterial infection in the middle ear, which usually occurs after a cold. Colds can cause fluid to build up behind the eardrum which can then cause your Eustachian tubes (the channel between the middle ear and the back of the throat) to get blocked. This allows bacteria to accumulate in the middle ear, and can lead to an infection, swelling of the eardrum, and increased pressure causing pain in...

We’ve all heard that there are “good” and “bad” fats. Well, omega-3 fats are the “good” or healthy fats. They are considered “essential”. That’s a dietitian’s way of saying our bodies need them, but can’t make them, so we have to get them from the beverages we drink and foods we eat. Of the three types of omega-3’s (known for short as DHA, LNA and EPA), DHA is the nutritional all-star from pregnancy to early...

How soon can I exercise after my baby is born? You can start as soon as you’ve been cleared by your doctor to slowly get back into an exercise regime. The general guidelines for a normal pregnancy and an uneventful delivery is approximately four weeks and for a c-section is six weeks (because of the scarring). Remember that when you start your exercise regime, take it slow. In addition, a balanced diet is key to make sure that you supply...

Help Your Hubby Support Breastfeeding You know all about how great breastfeeding is, right? That it's free, that it never runs out and that breastfed babies' diapers don't stink are major advantages. But there's a lot more. It gives you and your child a great opportunity to bond. It's also the perfect blend of nutrients for the baby. Breastfed kids have a much lower chance than formula-fed kids of developing food allergies, respiratory and...

Clothes: Here's a basic list of the clothes you're going to need when you bring your baby home: 1. four to six receiving gowns 2. two or three one-piece footed sleepers3. four to six undershirts4. two or three pairs of booties or socks5. one or two blanket sleepers (depending on the season)6. one or two dress up/special occasion outfits7. sun hat8. bibs9. sweater Crib: Buying a crib from a respectable retailer virtually guarantees that it...

Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can't carry a tune, don't fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby's life. Learn about it For hundreds of years, mothers have crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery rhymes to their toddlers, and families have made folk music a part of everyday life. Why? Because music is calming, music facilitates language development, and...