Until now, Quebec parents have turned to American or European apps that do not necessarily reflect the Quebec reality, which can be a source of anxiety.
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La Presse Canadienne
Jean-Benoit Legault
A new Quebec app will allow parents to track their child’s development from pregnancy to two years old.
The free app is meant to support parents during the crucial first years of their child’s life and answer any questions they might have. It is supported by the Naître et grandir organization, which is funded by the Lucie and André Chagnon Foundation.
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The app is relevant because the way parents find information has evolved, said Geneviève Doray, director of Naître et grandir.
“In 2015, for example, about three-quarters of 18- to 29-year-olds used their smartphone to find information about a health condition,” she said.
Parents can follow the progress of a pregnancy week by week, with images of how a fetus grows, the organization said. After birth, parents can find “scientifically validated information” on such topics as development, health and wellbeing, family life and nutrition.
Until now, Quebec parents have turned to American or European apps that do not necessarily reflect the Quebec reality, which can be a source of anxiety, Doray said.
“For example, medical follow-ups are not the same, the dates of visits, the dates of ultrasounds, examinations that can be requested. Even certain dietary restrictions may vary. In terms of medication, there are some drugs that we have here or that we don’t have.”
Similar content can be found online at naitreetgrandir.com.
Later versions are expected to track children up to age eight. In collaboration with Université Laval, a chat option will be added.
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