Childbirth
water breaking during pregnancy. rupture of membranes. amniotic fluid leak. signs of labor. when to go to the hospital pregnancy. amniotic sac
Membrane rupture (water loss): when to go to the hospital and what to expect.
All our items
Educational articles on antenatal and women's health
Postpartum
mastitis symptoms. breast infection while breastfeeding. mastitis treatment. clogged milk duct. breast pain breastfeeding. fever while breastfeeding
Mastitis is a breast infection that is common during breast-feeding. Symptoms, causes, treatments
Pregnancy
Genetics
fetal dna screening quebec. prenatal screening accessibility. nipt testing quebec. prenatal screening remote areas. prenato quebec
Prenato fetal DNA screening is available everywhere in Quebec, even in remote areas.
Postpartum
breastfeeding tips. baby hunger cues. latch positioning. breastfeeding frequency. cluster feeding. newborn breastfeeding. milk supply increase
5 concrete tips for successful breastfeeding: positioning, frequency and support.
Childbirth
physiological birth. natural childbirth tips. birth preparation. labor techniques
How to properly prepare for a physiological birth? Natural tips, advice and methods.
Childbirth
physiological birth benefits. vaginal delivery. unmedicated birth. natural childbirth
Physiological delivery or more commonly called vaginal delivery without anesthesia...
Pregnancy
public and private pregnancy follow-up. combining ramq and a private clinic. pregnancy follow-up in quebec. private prenatal screening quebec. private ultrasounds and blood tests. quebec trisomy 21 screening program
Combining public and private pregnancy follow-up in Quebec is possible. Here is how.
Pregnancy
acid reflux pregnancy. heartburn during pregnancy. gastric reflux. diet changes pregnancy. digestive discomfort pregnancy
Are you pregnant and does gastric reflux bother you very often? Here it is...
Childbirth
fentanyl labour pain relief. opioid pain management childbirth. fentanyl during labor. pain relief options labour. epidural alternative
Fentanyl as a method of pain relief during labour: what this opioid is, its safety, its advantages, how long it lasts and its effects on mother and baby.
Pregnancy
tattoo during pregnancy. piercing and pregnancy. tattoo ink safety. infection risk tattoo. epidural lower back tattoo. tattoo while breastfeeding. navel piercing second trimester
Tattoos and piercings during pregnancy: infection risks, ink safety, epidurals and recommendations.
Baby
Parenting
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oral thrush baby. yeast infection newborn. candida baby. thrush breastfeeding. sore nipples thrush. antifungal cream baby. diaper rash yeast. nystatin baby
Yeast infection (thrush) in babies: oral thrush, symptoms and treatments.
Baby
Parenting
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newborn jaundice. neonatal jaundice. bilirubin newborn. phototherapy baby. hyperbilirubinemia. jaundice screening newborn. yellow skin baby. premature baby jaundice
Newborn jaundice: causes, phototherapy and when to see a doctor.
Baby
Parenting
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traveling with a baby. flying with an infant. minimum age to fly. baby travel documents. road trip with baby. baby travel checklist. flying with a newborn
A guide to travelling with a baby by car or by plane: choosing a destination, minimum age to fly, documents, luggage and coming home.
Baby
Parenting
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newborn hearing screening. hearing loss statistics. eoa-a test. peatc-a test. quebec screening program. risk factors hearing loss
Quebec's newborn hearing screening program: statistics, types of hearing loss, how the tests work (EOA-A, Peatc-A), parental consent and risk factors.
Pregnancy
tests during pregnancy. pregnancy follow-up. pregnancy ultrasounds. blood tests pregnancy. prenatal screening. gestational diabetes test. group b strep screening
The medical tests to expect during pregnancy: blood tests, ultrasounds and prenatal screening.
Parenting
Pregnancy
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solo mother. single mother by choice. sperm donor. choosing motherhood alone. solo parenting. fertility and age
A documentary look at women who chose to become mothers on their own: motivations, deciding, choosing a donor, fears, challenges and what helps, with excerpts from their stories.
Baby
Parenting
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newborn circumcision. circumcision surgery. circumcision cost. circumcision benefits and risks. circumcision complications. aftercare circumcision. deciding on circumcision
Circumcision in newborn boys: whether it is necessary, what the surgery involves, the cost, the possible benefits, the complications to watch for and the care afterwards.
Postpartum
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hand sanitizer pregnancy. alcohol based hand rub pregnant. technical grade ethanol. health canada warning pregnancy. hand sanitizer breastfeeding. hand hygiene pregnancy. npn natural product number
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer during pregnancy and breastfeeding: precautions and hand hygiene.
Pregnancy
pregnancy brain fog. mommy brain. memory lapses during pregnancy. pregnancy concentration problems. baby brain hormones
Explains "mommy brain": why pregnancy often comes with memory lapses and trouble concentrating, the possible hormonal causes, and why it is temporary.
Pregnancy
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vaginitis. bacterial vaginosis. yeast infection pregnancy. vaginal infection symptoms. postpartum vaginal infection. vaginal infection treatment
A guide to the two common vaginal infections in pregnancy and after birth — vaginitis (yeast) and bacterial vaginosis: causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Postpartum
Parenting
sex after baby. postpartum intimacy. resuming sex after birth. couple communication. postnatal sexuality
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Sex after baby
Returning to sex and intimacy as a couple after the birth: ways to grow closer, when to resume, the medical guidance, and why communication matters.
Baby
dressing baby by season. covering baby in winter. dressing baby in summer. ideal room temperature for baby. bunting bag car seat. how to tell if baby is too hot. one extra layer rule
How to dress and cover your baby according to the temperature: a practical season-by-season guide.
Postpartum
screen time for babies. screen time recommendations by age. screens and child development. no screens before age 2. language delay and screens. screens and toddler sleep. background tv effects. family screen plan
Screen exposure among young children is a growing concern.
Pregnancy
urinary tract infection in pregnancy. asymptomatic bacteriuria. acute cystitis pregnancy. pyelonephritis pregnancy. uti symptoms pregnant. preventing utis during pregnancy. fever during pregnancy warning sign
Urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy and affect up to 15% of women, sometimes without symptoms. Hence the importance of getting tested and limiting serious consequences.
Baby
Parenting
sleep regression guide. 4 month sleep regression. 6 month sleep regression. baby sleep regression ages. developmental night wakings. 12 month sleep regression. 18 month sleep regression. how long does a sleep regression last
Sleep regressions: normal (4, 6, 8-10, 12 months) and temporary. Keep the routine and offer comfort.
Baby
baby sleep by age. 4 month sleep regression. newborn day night confusion. separation anxiety and sleep. causes of baby sleep problems. bedtime routine for babies. night wakings. baby sleep myths
Baby sleep: needs by age, causes, routines that work, normal regressions and when to seek help.
Postpartum
placental abruption. retroplacental hematoma. third trimester bleeding in pregnancy. placental abruption symptoms. placental abruption risk factors. preeclampsia and placental abruption. sudden abdominal pain in pregnancy. decreased fetal movement
Placental abruption, also called retroplacental hematoma
Baby
Parenting
baby gagging. baby choking. choking hazard foods. preventing infant choking. gagging versus choking. safe food preparation for babies. back blows and chest thrusts. baby-led weaning safety
Preventing gagging and choking risks in babies
Postpartum
division of responsibility in feeding. ellyn satter method. baby hunger cues. child fullness cues. intuitive eating for children. food neophobia. picky eating toddler
Sharing feeding responsibilities: parents decide what, when and where; the child decides whether to eat and how much. The Ellyn Satter model explained.
Baby
joy of eating baby. satter division of responsibility. child eating habits. food neophobia toddler. family meals with baby. repeated food exposure. baby-led weaning independence
The goal of complementary feeding is for your child to eat a variety of healthy foods and, above all, to build a healthy relationship with food and the joy of eating.
Baby
Parenting
independent sleep baby. baby falling asleep alone. bedtime routine. putting baby down awake. night wakings. baby circadian rhythm. sleep regression. gradual sleep methods
Babies need to learn to fall asleep on their own, confidently and safely, without a parent's help. It's a skill that develops over time and with the right support.
Baby
Postpartum
Pregnancy
mosquito protection for babies. insect repellent and pregnancy. deet and pregnancy. mosquito repellent while breastfeeding. zika virus and pregnancy. natural insect repellent alternatives. treating insect bites. west nile virus
The vast majority of mosquito bites are completely harmless, but they can still lead to serious infections, especially during pregnancy. Here's how to protect your family.
Postpartum
Genetics
genetic screening during pregnancy. nipt non-invasive prenatal testing. first trimester combined screening. nuchal translucency. amniocentesis. chorionic villus sampling. trisomy 21 screening. prenatal screening choices
These tests estimate the chance your baby carries certain genetic conditions. They're optional, and the choice is yours. Talk it over with your health professional.
Postpartum
baby feeding schedule. starting solids at 6 months. introducing allergenic foods. how many meals a day for baby. baby hunger and fullness cues. sample baby meal plan. portion sizes for babies. transition to family meals
As long as you offer one new food at a time, you can introduce a new food, or even more than one, every day. Here's how to build your baby's feeding schedule.
Baby
Parenting
starting solids for baby. iron-rich first foods. baby food textures. smooth puree to finger foods. baby-led weaning. foods to avoid before one year. iron and vitamin c absorption. infant cereal
Parents often wonder which foods to start with and whether there's an order to follow. In practice there's no set order, but iron-rich foods should come first.
Perimenopause
Hormonal health
managing perimenopause. perimenopause action plan. hormonal balance in perimenopause. perimenopause lifestyle strategies. hormone therapy perimenopause. talking to your doctor about perimenopause. perimenopause symptoms relief. strength training and menopause
Over the past few articles, we've explored the many facets of perimenopause. Now it's time to move from the why to the how, with a concrete action plan.
Perimenopause
Hormonal health
menopause weight gain. insulin resistance menopause. perimenopause metabolism. muscle loss sarcopenia. strength training menopause. visceral belly fat. sleep stress and weight. hormonal weight gain strategies
Menopause reshapes your metabolism and encourages weight gain; targeting insulin, muscle, sleep and stress helps you take back control.
Baby
infant sleep. baby bedtime routine. baby circadian rhythm. time change and baby sleep. evening ritual for baby. getting baby to sleep at night. early morning wake-ups baby
Keep a steady routine; shift schedules gradually; keep the room dark in the morning.
Baby
pain-free breastfeeding. positioning baby at the breast. latch. cracked nipples. poor latch. breastfeeding pain. breastfeeding technique. sore nipples relief
Pain usually means a poor latch; fixing the position and the latch solves most cases.
Pregnancy
amniocentesis. amniotic fluid sampling. prenatal diagnostic test. risks of amniocentesis. chromosomal abnormality baby. amniocentesis procedure. amniocentesis 16 weeks. karyotype testing
Precise diagnosis under ultrasound guidance; low risks; offered when risk is high.
Preconception and Fertility
fertility journey. preconception workup. hormone testing fertility. ovulation tests. ovarian reserve fsh amh. polycystic ovary syndrome. semen analysis. fertility clinic referral
Workup, cycles, hormones, imaging: clarifying your fertility factors early on.
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