What is with That Crying Baby?

We’ve all been there before, we’re out for dinner at our favourite restaurant or enjoying our time walking the aisles of our favourite department store and then you hear it – an uncontrollable, inconsolable, crying baby. If you’ve been in this position before, maybe you’ve had some of the following thoughts run through your mind: What are they doing wrong … Read More

Take a Break, Never Shake: The Period of Purple Crying

Babies Cry. We know this. What we aren’t always prepared for is the amount that some babies cry.  In fact, there is a stage of life where babies – yes, even healthy, happy babies -cry… A LOT. This stage begins around two weeks of age, peaks at about two months of age and eventually, levels off by around four or … Read More

Your Crying Baby

Did you ever think your baby would cry this much? Maybe it feels like your baby cries more often than others but remember: Around 2 weeks old babies start to cry more often each week Babies usually cry more during their 2nd month than any other time Crying begins to decrease after two months of age This is known as … Read More

How to Help Children Understand and Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Children and teens react, in part, to what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared.  In order to be prepared, we urge you to … Read More

I Can Breastfeed My Baby Even if He is Very Fussy or Easy-Going

Before you welcomed your little one into your family you had visions of sitting quietly in a rocking chair blissfully holding your calm, smiling or sleeping baby. But now you are finding that your 3- week old has never smiled and even more distressing, they seem to be either crying or fussing whenever they are awake and not eating. Sometimes … Read More

I Can Breastfeed My Baby on Cue Rather Than on a Schedule

Do babies need to be fed on a schedule? Absolutely not! All babies are different and so are all mothers. Babies feed best when they are hungry. Feeding your baby when they cue to feed, helps mothers maintain a good milk supply and ensures that your baby will be satisfied and gain weight normally. Placing them on a strict schedule … Read More

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Group CANCELLED

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Experiencing pregnancy and the birth of a child can be a very happy and exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be a time of mixed emotions and anxiety.  Did you know that depression is the #1 complication of childbirth?  It is estimated that approximately 15-20% of pregnant women will experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression. … Read More

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Group CANCELLED

Chatham-Kent Public Health UnitLeave a Comment

Experiencing pregnancy and the birth of a child can be a very happy and exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be a time of mixed emotions and anxiety.  Did you know that depression is the #1 complication of childbirth?  It is estimated that approximately 15-20% of pregnant women will experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression. … Read More

I CAN Breastfeed….

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I Can Breastfeed My Baby Even If He Is Very Fussy Or Easy-Going Before you welcomed your little one into your family you had visions of sitting quietly in a rocking chair blissfully holding your calm, smiling or sleeping baby. But now you are finding that your 3 week old has never smiled and, even more distressing, they seem to … Read More

I CAN Breastfeed……..

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I CAN Breastfeed My Baby On Cue Rather Than On A Schedule Do babies need to be fed on a schedule? Absolutely not! All babies are different and so are all mothers. Babies feed best when they are hungry. Feeding your baby when he/she cues to feed, helps mothers maintain a good milk supply and ensures that your baby will … Read More

Knitting for babies

Calling all knitters and crocheters! The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit welcomes your skills to provide a purple hat for each newborn in Chatham-Kent.  These adorable hats, along with information on crying, are a reminder to new parents that all babies cry during the Period of Purple Crying. The Period of Purple Crying is most intense during the first 2 to 5 months of a baby’s … Read More