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A few resources for you

We have put together some resources to help with any questions you may have.

Pregnancy

Pregnant woman getting an ultrasound.
Quebec.ca
Quebec prenatal screening program

The Québec Prenatal Screening Program aims to make prenatal screening for trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13 accessible to pregnant women and couples in Québec on a voluntary basis.

Couple seated on a couch while a man smiles and holds his pregnant partner's belly.
RQAP.GOUV.QC.CA
Parental insurance plan

The Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) offers a concrete way for working parents to balance their family and work responsibilities.

Woman sits on a bed holding her stomach with a look of discomfort.
PREGNANCYINFO.CA
Nausea and vomiting

Information and tips for managing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Close up on a pregnant woman's belly while she gets an ultrasound.
PREGNANCYINFO.CA
Gestational diabetes screening

Information on gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy.

Pregnant woman standing in a room and holding her belly smiling.
PREGNANCYINFO.CA
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection

Information on screening and treatment for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection.

Child getting a vaccination in their arm.
PUBLICATIONS.MSSS.GOUV.QC.CA
Whooping cough vaccination in pregnant women

Information on the whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women.

Group of people cheers-ing wine glasses at a table.
PREVENTIONCONVERSATION.ORG
Alcohol and pregnancy

What you need to know about alcohol and pregnancy.

Pregnant woman sitting on a yoga ball.
EDUCATION.GOUV.QC.CA
Exercise in pregnancy

Find answers to many of your questions as well as exercises for expecting and new mothers.

Young woman with colourful hair seated on an armchair smoking.
PREGNANCYINFO.CA
Cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding

What you need to know about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Headshot of Youtuber Bridget Teyler
Youtube.com
Bridget Teyler — Prenatal educational videos

TOPICS INCLUDE: Postpartum perineum care, Exercise in pregnancy, Nutrition (foods to avoid), Perineal massages, Labor prep

Pregnant woman sitting on a couch looking at a laptop.
Precare.ca
Pregnancy guide

The Precare Pregnancy Guide will answer your questions through the stages of your pregnancy from pre-conception to delivery & postpartum.

Infants

Baby sleeping
chusj.org
Brochiolitis (FR)

Several viruses that are very common in children under two years of age (and especially, in children under one year of age) can cause bronchiolitis.

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YOUTUBE.COM
Introduction to solid foods

A video on introducing solids to infants.

Baby dressed in white lying on a grey background.
ROURKEBABYRECORD.CA
Rourke Baby Record

On this website you can find reliable parent-friendly resources to help answer your questions about your child's growth and development.

Children

Dermatologist - Assistant Clinical Professor CHU Sainte-Justine
vimeo.com
Molluscum Contagiosum (video)

Video on molluscum contagiosum.

Woman seated on a chair facing a young boy seated on the floor in a playroom.
caddac.ca
Center for ADHD Awareness Canada

Information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for individuals and families.

Little girl with an itchy elbow.
chusj.org
Molluscum Contagiosum (guide)

Information, advice and treatment.

Little black girl playing on the floor with wooden blocks.
attentiondeficit-info.com
Attention defficit info

Information and resources related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for individuals and families.

Baby's feet in a blanket.
fmed.ulaval.ca
Pediatric bulletins

Essential information for the health of your little ones from 0 to 5 years of age, to equip parents at home.

Child sitting on a toilet reading.
cheo.on.ca
Stool collection guide

In order for your child or youth's doctor to diagnose or rule out a health condition, they might ask you to collect a stool (poop) sample for testing. Learn about why you need to do this and what to expect during the process.

Child sleeping.
CHUSJ.org
Children's sleep resources (FR)

Information on sleep disorders in children and adolescents, such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy, as well as diagnostic tests and treatments.

Young girl hanging from the monkey bars.
fondationphilippelaprise.com
Fondation Philippe Laprise - ADHD (FR)

Resources to help you reduce the impact of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and improve the quality of life of those affected.

Smiling child seated in a highchair with a spoon in their mouth.
CHEO.ON.CA
Acid reflux

Gastro-esophageal reflux happens when acid from the stomach splashes upinto the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach (esophagus).

Child being handed a glass of milk.
mcgill.ca
Cow’s milk protein intolerance

Information from the Montreal Children's Hospital about dietary restrictions related to cow's milk, soy protein and bovine protein.

Person dusting a table.
allerg.qc.ca
Dust mite allergy

Information on dust mites and how they can impact your health.

Person opening an Epipen.
Epipen.ca
How to use an Epipen

The EpiPen® Auto-Injector is a disposable, pre-filled automatic injection device that administers epinephrine in the event of a severe allergic reaction. Learn how to use one in an emergency.

Cat sleeping on a bed
Allerg.qc.ca
Allergy to animals

All warm-blooded animals (including birds) may potentially trigger symptoms of allergy. Learn about how animals can potentially impact your health.

Butterfly on a dandelion.
allerg.qc.ca
Pollen allergy

Pollens are present in the atmosphere and cause symptoms in susceptible individuals. Pollens are lightweight, dispersed by the wind, and are virtually impossible to avoid completely.

Grass and dandelions.
Allerg.qc.ca
Pollen-food syndrome

The pollen-food syndrome (or oral allergy syndrome) is an allergic reaction to fresh fruits, vegetables and/or nuts that can happen in people that are allergic to pollen.

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youtube.com
How to prevent and treat your child’s eczema

If your child has been diagnosed with eczema (or atopic dermatitis), this video will help you to better understand how to treat your child’s eczema.

Toilets.
drpaulwiesel.ch
Bristol stool chart (FR)

The Bristol Stool Scale is a way to talk about shapes and types of stools.

Little girl seated on a toilet.
cheo.ca
CHEO | What you need to know: Constipation

Read this guide to better understand constipation in children and how to address it.

Little girl standing behind a table with equipment to clean a puffer mask.
Vimeo.com
How to clean a puffer mask (FR)

Watch this short tutorial to understand how to properly clean a puffer mask.

Little girl holding a puffer mask up to her face.
VIMEO.com
How to use a puffer mask (FR)

Learn how to properly use a puffer mask with this short video tutorial.

Baby sleeping with red cheeks.
ECZEMAHELP.ca
Eczema

A guide to managing eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin condition.

Young girl seated on exam table getting a vaccine in her arm.
BEXSERO.CA
Vaccines

Information on the BEXSERO vaccine against Meningitis B, an uncommon but potentially life-threatening bacterial infection.

Young girl blowing her nose while outdoors.
YOUTUBE.COM
Nasal hygiene - Video (French)

This video will guide you through the steps to follow to adequately perform nasal hygiene on your child.

Young boy blowing bubbles outdoors.
CHUSJ.ORG
Asthma

A guide to understanding and controlling asthma attacks.

Close up on a child's nose.
CHUSJ.CA
Nasal hygiene - Guide

This brochure will guide you through the steps to follow to adequately perform nasal hygiene on your child.

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ROURKEBABYRECORD.CA
Pediatric constipation

This video will help you better understand the causes of constipation and how it can be treated.

Teens

Young man with acne.
hubspot.net
Habits to improve acne

Habits and lifestyle changes for improving acne.

Note: external links and information on this page are not the property of Lotus Medical.
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A few resources for you

We have put together some resources to help with any questions you may have.

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Pre-natal
Baby wearing a white hat and onesie

Prenatal resources

The Precare Pregnancy Guide will answer your questions through the stages of your pregnancy from pre-conception to delivery & postpartum.

TOPICS INCLUDE: Postpartum perineum care, Exercise in pregnancy, Nutrition (foods to avoid), Perineal massages, Labor prep

Find answers to many of your questions as well as exercises for expecting and new mothers.

The Québec Prenatal Screening Program aims to make prenatal screening for trisomy 21, trisomy 18 and trisomy 13 accessible to pregnant women and couples in Québec on a voluntary basis.

What you need to know about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Information and tips for managing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

What you need to know about alcohol and pregnancy.

Information on gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy.

Information on the whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women.

Information on screening and treatment for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infection.

The Québec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) offers a concrete way for working parents to balance their family and work responsibilities.

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Pediatric
Young girl with a ponytail smiling

Baby and child resources

A guide to understanding and controlling asthma attacks.

A guide to managing eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin condition.

CHEO's guide to what you need to know about constipation.

Watch this video to learn how to treat constipation in children.

On this website you can find reliable parent-friendly resources to help answer your questions about your child's growth and development.

Information on the BEXSERO vaccine against Meningitis B, an uncommon but potentially life-threatening bacterial infection.

Watch this video to learn how to introduce solid foods to infants.

This brochure will guide you through the steps to follow to adequately perform nasal hygiene on your child.

This video will guide you through the steps to follow to adequately perform nasal hygiene on your child.

Improving your acne through diet and lifestyle changes

Baby in hearth-shaped whom icon
Adults
Photo of a black woman smiling by Etty Fidele

Adult resources

Resources from Diabetes Canada, a national charity serving the 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes.

What blood pressure is and how to lower it to avoid developing hypertension, or to control it if you do have hypertension.

Find healthy eating recommendations, food guide kitchen, tips, resources and more.

Heart & Stroke is a Canadian charity dedicated to advocacy, education, and the funding of research surrounding heart disease and stroke.

Note: external links and information on this page are not the property of Lotus Medical.