Congratulations on your new baby!
Watch to learn about how other women felt after their deliveries and advice on how to best care for your newborn, including breastfeeding.
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VIDEO: Planning Your Pregnancy
VIDEO: First Trimester
VIDEO: Second Trimester
VIDEO: Third Trimester
VIDEO: Labour and Birth
VIDEO: Early Days with your Baby
VIDEO: The First 6-8 Weeks at Home with your Baby
The first trimester of a pregnancy is the most important time of your babies growth. During this early pregnancy period, learn how your growing baby is changing and developing.
School is a great new adventure for most children. Play is one of the keys to learning how to get along with other children and how to fit in. Here are some active play ideas and games for kids in the early school years.
Postpartum depression is common. Here are some myths and facts about this common condition that many new mothers will face.
If this is your first time breastfeeding, it may take some practice before you feel confident. Here are some tips to get you off to a good start.
Here is a video on Cup Feeding and other Alternative Methods to help in the event you are not able to breastfeed. Supplements are not recommended for your newborn.
When young people are resilient, they cope better with difficult situations. They ‘bounce back’ when things go wrong. Young people need resilience to navigate life’s ups and downs, so building resilience is an important part of adolescent development.
Many mothers worry they're not producing enough milk, particularly after the first few weeks.
In the third stage of labour the uterus contracts, and the placenta completes its separation from the wall of the uterus and is birthed. This stage can take five to 30 minutes or longer.
As they learn and develop, children want and need responsibility. It’s an important part of their growth and development. Though it can be hard for you to let go, here are some ideas on finding a balance.
Learning how to make and keep friends is an important part of growing up for your child. Having friends is good for children’s self-esteem, wellbeing and ability to get along with others. Here are some frequently asked questions about children’s friendships.
Playground safety tips: Use the following guidelines to check the safety of any playgrounds or parks you visit.
Sharing is an important life skill. It’s something toddlers and children need to learn in order to make friends and play cooperatively.
Many new moms (and dads!) wonder "How soon after the baby is born can we have sex?" It really varies from person to person and every woman is different.
Once in a while almost all parents lose their tempers - but there are some simple steps you can take to keep the frustration to a minimum.
Play is more than just fun for kids. It’s how they learn, and how they work out who they are and where they fit in the world.
