Infant care

This article discusses the risks of infant vaccinations. Lists warning signs of high risk children who should not be administered vaccinations. Calls on the government to offer compensation plans for vaccine damaged children. 

The result of a study of eighteen mothers and five service providers from Winnipeg and Saskatoon and their perceptions of the motivations, challenges and supports for breastfeeding. Uncovers some of the complexities experienced by breastfeeding mothers including their cultural knowledge and understandings, social environments, local program availability, health professional and family supports, or lack thereof. Includes suggestions from the women and service providers on how to better support mothers who are breastfeeding. 

The Roundtable was co-hosted by the Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health, with the Birthing Options Research Network, in partnership with the PEI Women's Network on February 21, 2004.

The objectives were to exchange ideas and develop strategies for ensuring that women on PEI receive the most appropriate primary maternity care. Participants were asked to discuss the current maternity and newborn care options available; how these options fit/or don't with the National Guidelines for Family-Centred and Newborn Care; how to improve primary maternity care; and how to ensure that the care is the most appropriate provided by the most appropriate provider thus opening up a discussion of doulas and midwives.

Addresses parenting issues epileptic women may face, including breast feeding, infant bathing, and child-proofing.

Presents the International Confederation of Midwives' position statement regarding the role of midwives in the care of newborns.

Provides practical advice on all aspects of pregnancy and early parenthood.

Presents a system of yoga poses designed to increase cognitive and motor skills in children with learning and developmental disabilities.

Provides "the instruction manual that Mother Nature forgot to include with the new arrival-a hands-on guide to coping with the joys and challenging of caring for your new baby."

Explains the 'infant attachment' theory and explores, in particular, secure versus insecure attachment. Lists crucial milestones in a baby’s mental development and offers suggestions for ways in which parents can play a positive role.