The World is Changing. So is Parenting.

MARIEFORTIER.COM AN ONLINE RESOURCE IN PERINATAL CARE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH FOR THE ANGLOPHONE COMMUNITY

SHERBROOKE, QC, May 22, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - "mariefortier.com is a web platform that plays a major role in informing and raising awareness about topics related to family life and caring for babies. It serves as a guide for new and future parents. It provides them with tools and makes it easier for them to embrace their role as parents and helps them be better prepared to take care of their baby," said founder Marie Fortier, a trained clinical nurse who has been working in the perinatal field for more than 30 years.

Since 2013, thousands of parents visit mariefortier.com every day looking for credible information on an accessible, trustworthy platform. The website includes comprehensive content that has been scientifically proven. In fact, the content is produced in collaboration with more than 100 professionals from various healthcare sectors including experts from the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, Hôpital Sainte-Justine, and numerous clinics (physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, nutrition, speech therapy, etc.).

Perception or reality?

The mariefortier.com team recently surveyed its community in order to assess their level of satisfaction:

• 75% said they resolved their situation without having to consult anyone else in the health care system
• 94% said they were better informed andmore reassured in their role as a parent thanks to mariefortier.com
• 3 out of 4 fathers said they preferred the online formula rather than traditional group prenatal classes

"I know that the information is relevant and comes from a professional. The information is simple, clear, and comes with many examples related to the context."

-Anne-Isabelle, mother of Léo, 11 months

"I can check if the information I convey is similar to information provided by Marie Fortier. That allows me to make sure the information I give to clients is up to date. And I use this knowledge as a mother myself. I work in a CLSC with children aged 0 to 5."

- Janie

In brief, mariefortier.com is:

• Information provided by a renowned trained clinical nurse
• A plethora of resources and content:
• More than 1,500 educational and informational blog posts
• More than 150 videos: interviews with perinatal care experts, prenatal classes, short vignettes, and people sharing their experience
• A "practical tools" section including downloadable PDF documents
• More than 300 practical questions/answers on topics related to daily life, caring for babies, and family life
• Hundreds of testimonials
• A responsive platform available on any desktop computer, tablet, smartphone

"Providing content in both languages meets the needs of many parents and healthcare professionals. I'm very happy to share this content with all parents and I'm happy that our family is growing…" said Marie Fortier.

About Marie Fortier, the baby expert

Marie Fortier was trained as a clinical nurse and has been working in the perinatal field for more than 30 years. In 2013, she created a website to inform, support, reassure, inspire, and guide future and new parents. In collaboration with more than 100 health care professionals and thanks to prenatal classes, videos, blog posts, and educational articles, the website offers practical, trustworthy information on myriad topics related to parenting, childbirth, and babies of up 12 months old. Since its creation, the website has earned several awards including the designation BABY EXPERT. Mary has also designed multiple educational tools for professionals and educational institutions which are now widely used in Canada's healthcare system. Marie has a strong presence on social media which allows her to be in constant contact with numerous parents. She is a renowned influencer and her availability and listening skills have allowed her to build a strong community.

SOURCE mariefortier.com

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