Category: Pregnancy

Now Let’s Talk Mattresses!

Now Let’s Talk Mattresses!

To learn more about a safe baby bedroom, read the previous article The Bedroom: A Safe Place. Now let’s talk mattresses! In this article, you
Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Marie, my friend Manon told me that when she broke her water with her first baby, she saw a portion of her baby's umbilical cord
Who should I invite to my delivery?

Who should I invite to my delivery?

My name is Claire, and I was wondering who will be with my partner and me during labour and childbirth. I don’t know if I
How do I know when the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth?

How do I know when the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth?

Marie, I have a silly question, but here it goes. How do I know if the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth? This will
13-14 Weeks Pregnant

13-14 Weeks Pregnant

Hello Moms! The 1st trimester is over! Wow! I don’t know about you, but I have more confidence in this pregnancy thing, and I am
Are there alternative ways to soothe pain during labour?

Are there alternative ways to soothe pain during labour?

Marie, I am writing to you because I would like to give birth naturally and was wondering if you know of alternative approaches so that
What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

Je te parlerai plus spécifiquement de « la préparation affective à la naissance » qui trouve son origine dans l’haptonomie.
When should you go see an osteopath during pregnancy?

When should you go see an osteopath during pregnancy?

To read the previous part, go to Osteopathy and Pregnancy. Pour lire la partie précédente, voir Ostéopathie et grossesse. When should you go see an osteopath?
Medications and Pregnancy

Medications and Pregnancy

Je vous propose un éventail sommaire et pratique de médicaments sans ordonnance autorisés pendant la grossesse.
Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

I am a nurse and heard about Dr. de Gasquet’s method, which tries to prevent perineal complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Can you tell me
Can I breastfeed twins?

Can I breastfeed twins?

Marie, during my first ultrasound I learned that I was going to have twins. YIKES! What a surprise! It felt like I was dreaming…not sure
Protection Measures for Insect Bites

Protection Measures for Insect Bites

There are many ways to protect yourself from insect bites. Here are suggestions from the Government of Canada