Welcome to 2018 Breastfeeding Week
Happy Breastfeeding Week! This week is celebrated annually in Canada from October 1-7 to promote the importance of breastfeeding, and it’s an opportune time to highlight breastfeeding as the foun...
Infant health
Why skin-to-skin care is important for your baby’s well-being
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...
What is MILK? It’s time to protect, promote, and support maternal and child health!
(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...
Beware the noisy toy
I have seen many an adult with hearing loss due to excessive noise exposure. In my current role as a pediatric audiologist, I am more likely to see hearing problems due to an ear infection than to noi...
Bonding with your baby
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...