Tag Archives: pregnancy

Breastfeeding and COVID-19 vaccination. Is it safe?

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Heather Van Laare RN

As a parent of a new baby, you likely have lots of questions and some extra ones because of the pandemic. We all want to do what’s best for our children to keep them healthy and safe. So you might … Continue reading →

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My pregnancy and decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Hmmm COVID-19, where should I even start? It’s been a crazy time of change, challenge, growth and a lot of uncertainty, to say the least! I caught up recently with a good friend who’s in the last few weeks of … Continue reading →

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What you need to know about Zika virus if you are or may become pregnant

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

This week, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care reported Canada’s first positive case of sexually transmitted Zika virus.  It is suspected that the individual – an Ontario resident – contracted the virus from a partner … Continue reading →

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Learning more than one language in the early years

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

Is it okay to speak my home language to my child? One of the most common questions I hear as a public health nurse who works with families of young children is if it’s ok to speak another language to your child.  Parents often worry … Continue reading →

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Learning to be a lifesaver, not just for the professionals

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

Accidents happen quickly, too quickly.  When a child gets hurt, the words “I turned my back for one minute” often follow.  It’s impossible to be a superhero and prevent every accident from happening, but there are things we can do to improve … Continue reading →

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