Tag Archives: newborn

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Andrea Scott RN

Once, a long, long time ago, I was naïve enough to think I could actually plan when my kids would be born. I had always thought I’d prefer to have a baby during the springtime. What a lovely, mild time … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged cold, cold alert, frostbite, how to dress, hypothermia, infant, injury prevention, newborn, outside, Physical Health, prevent | 1 Comment

World Breastfeeding Week: My daughter was tongue tied

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This week Halton Region celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers.” This is the second of two posts about how support with breastfeeding was key for my breastfeeding success. Without asking for help … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged ankyloglossia, breastfeed, Breastfeeding Your Baby, cracked nipples, help, infant, lactation consultant, latch, lip tie, newborn, nurse, nursing, Physical Health, Services, sore nipples, suck, tongue tie | 1 Comment

It takes support to breastfeed

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

This week Halton Region celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is “Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers.” This is one of two posts about how support with breastfeeding was key for my breastfeeding success. When I was pregnant with … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Pregnancy, Preparing to Breastfeed | Tagged breastfeed, Breastfeeding Your Baby, newborn, nurse, nursing, partner, Services, support, world breastfeeding week | 3 Comments

My Unexpected Battle with Postpartum Depression

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

My pregnancy was amazing. Really amazing. Aside from the usual “morning sickness” during my first trimester, I actually couldn’t remember when I had felt better. I had lots of energy, my mood was exceptional, and I couldn’t wait to deliver … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Depression & Anxiety After Birth, Depression & Anxiety During Pregnancy, Parenting Your Baby, Pregnancy | Tagged anxiety, baby, depression, Mental Health, newborn, postpartum, Postpartum Depression, PPD, PPD Support | 5 Comments

Breastfeeding During Cold and Flu Season

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Now that the flu season is in full swing, many of us are dealing with sore throats, sniffles and worse. If you are a breastfeeding mom, and a “bug” has got you down, you may be wondering what you can … Continue reading →