(Author’s note: In this story, I’ve used the terms “father” and “dad.” I recognize this doesn’t reflect every family’s reality, but I hope the information is useful for any support per...
Have you ever thought about having your baby skin-to-skin with you after birth and in the first few weeks after birth? Many parents have never thought about holding their baby skin-to-skin until th...
(Note: co-authored by Sarah Gray, Primary Care Nurse) As a Lactation Consultant with Northern Health and a new mother, I am deeply passionate about maternal and child health. It’s an honour to su...
Living in one of Northern BC's smaller communities, you may not expect to be able to access globally-recognized, high quality training opportunities for free, right on your own doorstep. Yet this is e...
Making your own baby food Many parents are interested in making their own baby food. Why? Primarily, it's cheaper than buying prepared baby foods and is easy to do. You also have full control over ...
Have you ever been told that carrying or holding your baby too much will spoil them? This is a common myth held by many parents and caregivers. In fact, the opposite is true! Research has shown tha...
Feeding your baby solid foods At last, this exciting time has come: your baby is nearing six months old and can start to eat solid foods! Their tiny digestive system is now developed enou...
