Family Doctor
Swaddling baby and sleep
Q - I have a 4.5 month old son, whom I swaddle for all naps and bedtime. He does not sleep for longer than 3 or 4 hour stretches - much to our fatigue/frustration and I am nervous about weaning him out of his swaddle as the lack of sleep is difficult to deal with let alone what it would be like to have him swaddle-free Read more
Acne during pregnancy
Q – I am 2 ½ months pregnant and for some reason I have an increased amount of acne. I don’t normally suffer from it and it has been just since I have become pregnant that it is happening. Read more
Lying on your back while pregnant
Q – I have read in 3 different pregnancy books that you should not sleep on your back when you are pregnant. Why is this? I am 7 months pregnant and that is pretty much the only position that is comfortable for me! Can you tell me what the deal is? Read more
Perming your hair while pregnant
Q - I am 30-weeks pregnant, and wondering if it's safe to perm my hair. I know the general suggestion is no, but in a handout my doctor gave me, it writes 'occasional' is fine. I am confused. Please help! Read more
Waking in the night
Q - My baby is 5 months old and everything is ok except sleep. During the night, he always cries, wakes up and then takes about 1 hour to sleep again. Read more



