The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit has received notification of two human cases of West Nile Virus. Both cases are under investigation. One case is hospitalized. It has also been reported to the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit that a pool of mosquitoes collected from a trap this week in the Blenheim area has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. West … Read More
September is back-to-school month
Take a few precautions when packing lunches for students! Choose the right foods. Select foods that are not likely to spoil. Examples would be breads/crackers, cheese or nut spreads, fresh fruits &vegetables, juices, cookies, etc. Keep it cold. Pack perishable foods such as meats, cheese, eggs, milk, etc. in ice, ice packs or frozen juice boxes. This will help ensure … Read More
Notice of Pesticide Use
Between August 31 and September 14, 2012, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be conducting a larviciding program under the authority of the Local Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile virus. The pellet formulation of the larvicide methoprene [Product Name: Altosid, Pest Control Products Act (Canada) Registration Number: … Read More
Protect Young Ones from Whooping Cough
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious, sometimes fatal, respiratory infection. It is a bacterial infection that is easy to catch. A person with pertussis spreads the disease by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others. Pertussis infection usually starts with cold-like symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, fever), but after one to two weeks it turns into severe coughing. Coughing … Read More
Protect Young Ones from Whooping Cough
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious, sometimes fatal, respiratory infection. It is a bacterial infection that is easy to catch. A person with pertussis spreads the disease by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others. Pertussis infection usually starts with cold-like symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, fever), but after one to two weeks it turns into severe coughing. Coughing … Read More
28-Day Vegetable and Fruit Challenge – Week #4 tips
28-Day Vegetable and Fruit Challenge The Challenge is coming to a close! Check out our list of tips and recipes for week 4 of the challenge. Week 4 Day 21 Feature Veggie: BOK CHOY Bok choy, also known as Chinese chard, is part of the cabbage family and counts as one of your dark green vegetables! It is very popular … Read More
Aunt Nan says, “Breastfeeding will make your boobs sag.”
Breastfeeding doesn’t cause breasts to sag – pregnancy does! During pregnancy, hormones cause the ligaments in the woman’s pelvis to relax to allow it to expand during birth. The same hormones also relax the Cooper’s Ligaments, which attach the breasts to the chest wall. Ask around – you probably know someone who fed their baby formula and complains about having … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “You might not have enough milk to breastfeed.”
Only 2% of mothers are unable to breastfeed for medical reasons. Breasts make milk on a supply-and-demand basis. As your baby takes milk, your body tells your breasts to make milk – so you will never run out, no matter what size your breasts are. If a mother feels she is having problems with her milk supply, she should contact … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “Breastfeeding hurts.”
Some women will experience nipple soreness in the first few days after birth. Although nipple pain is common, it is not necessarily normal. It is often a sign of an ineffective latch, which can usually be fixed by trying different breastfeeding positions or consulting with a nurse or lactation consultant. Both the mother and her newborn are learners together, and … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “Big babies need more than just breastmilk.”
The World Health Organization, UNICEF, Health Canada, and The Canadian Pediatric Society all agree that breastmilk is the only food and drink a baby needs for the first six months of life – no matter what size they are. Breastmilk contains exactly the right nutrition for your baby – it even changes in composition as your baby grows, in order … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “You can’t eat what you want if you breastfeed.”
Did you know that breastmilk contains the exact perfect nutrition for a baby, no matter what the mother eats? You could eat at a fast food chain 3 times a day (not that we recommend it), and your body will take from your nutrient stores to make breastmilk that is still 100% perfect for your baby. Making healthy food choices … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “Formula is just easier.”
Feeding a baby with formula means boiling water, preparing formula, and cleaning and sterilizing bottles multiple times a day. Since some formula can contain dangerous bacteria for the baby, it is very important that it is prepared properly to lessen the risk for the baby. It can also be a hassle to lug around a diaper bag with formula, water, … Read More