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10 amazing facts about breastmilk

10 amazing facts about breastmilk

Did you know that breastmilk is genius? It actually changes it's properties according to your baby's needs. Watch for more amazing facts about boob juice.

Today's Parent

What to do when your baby is constipated

What to do when your baby is constipated

Reducing constipation in your baby is all about getting the right balance of foods. A paediatrician explains how to keep kids well-fed and comfortable.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How breastfeeding your second kid can be completely different than your first

How breastfeeding your second kid can be completely different than your first

Each parent and child has a unique experience when it comes to nursing. If you struggled breastfeeding your first baby, it may be easier with your second.

Alex Mlynek

This sign over Target's breastfeeding aisle is making moms angry

This sign over Target's breastfeeding aisle is making moms angry

The age-old debate of formula vs breastfeeding rears its head once again with this sign hung above the breastfeeding aisle.

Kevin John Siazon

How do I know if my baby has a food intolerance?

How do I know if my baby has a food intolerance?

Do messy diaper poopsplosions have you wondering if your baby’s stomach is reacting badly to new foods? A paediatrician explains what’s going on.

Dr. Dina Kulik

How to use a baby sling safely

How to use a baby sling safely

New US guidelines for baby slings make it easier for parents to understand how to position baby properly.

Julia Pelly

How do I know if my baby has reflux?

How do I know if my baby has reflux?

It’s normal for babies to spit up, but some have a form of reflux that comes with painful acid. Here’s how to know if your baby’s spitting up is a problem.

Dr. Dina Kulik

8 ways breastfeeding can affect your nipples

8 ways breastfeeding can affect your nipples

Breastfeeding can be pretty hard on a woman's nipples. Here are the different things that nursing can do to your nipples, and what they mean.

Claire Gagne

Can probiotics help with gassiness in babies?

Can probiotics help with gassiness in babies?

There are all kinds of supplements that claim to help with your baby’s gas and digestion, but do they really work? We asked a paediatrician.

Dr. Dina Kulik

6 uses for your postpartum belly

6 uses for your postpartum belly

There's no need to buy that peplum top—you've got a built-in peplum thanks to your postpartum belly.

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17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Postpartum care

17 mind-blowing ways your body changes after giving birth

Pregnancy and childbirth transform your body—sometimes in weird and not-so-wonderful ways. Here’s what you need to know to deal with it.

Bonnie Schiedel

Why is my baby so gassy?

Why is my baby so gassy?

If your baby is gassy all the time, dairy in your diet could be to blame. Here's how to identify intolerance and get rid of your baby’s gassiness.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Everything You Need To Know About RSV In Babies And Toddlers

Everything You Need To Know About RSV In Babies And Toddlers

With RSV season underway, here’s what parents need to know about symptoms, treatment and the new vaccines available to protect babies across Canada.

Kristina Cappetta

I did it because I felt bad for him: My first time having sex after giving birth

Postpartum care

I did it because I felt bad for him: My first time having sex after giving birth

I could have done without sex for the next six months, but that’s not healthy for our relationship, and my partner clearly needed it.

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Why new moms have scary thoughts about their babies

Postpartum care

Why new moms have scary thoughts about their babies

In Kate Rope's new book, Strong as a Mother, she talks about the terrifying but rarely talked about thoughts that new moms get postpartum.

Kate Rope

Symptoms and remedies for silent reflux in babies

Symptoms and remedies for silent reflux in babies

The signs of silent reflux in babies aren't always obvious. Here's how to spot and treat it.

Jodi Di Menna

Transitioning from a bassinet: How and when to move your baby to a crib

Transitioning from a bassinet: How and when to move your baby to a crib

Wondering when to move your baby to a crib? Here's how to tell if she's ready, and how to get your baby to actually sleep in her crib.

Karen Robock

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

When does breast milk come in? Here's what you need to know

You've just had a baby and you're probably surprised to discover your milk doesn't come in right away. So when does breast milk come in?

Katie Dupuis

Why is my newborn awake all night and sleeping all day?

Why is my newborn awake all night and sleeping all day?

Is your baby up all night? Don't worry, it's completely normal. Here's how to deal with your newborn's sleep patterns.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Ouch! How to deal with breastfeeding pain

Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. Read on for information about painful breastfeeding, what it means, and how to fix it.

Teresa Pitman