Category: Questions/answers

Is the baby in the placenta?

Is the baby in the placenta?

The placenta is stuck to the inside of your uterus and the baby is in the amniotic sac, surrounded by amniotic fluid.
When should you buy a nursing bra?

When should you buy a nursing bra?

To read the previous part, go to Do you need a nursing bra? When should you buy a nursing bra? If you decide to buy
I don’t feel my baby move in my stomach. Is this normal?

I don’t feel my baby move in my stomach. Is this normal?

Even if the baby moves, often the mother will think that what she’s feeling is bloating or gas rather than the baby.
I don’t recognise myself anymore!

I don’t recognise myself anymore!

Marie, I don’t recognise myself anymore! I am someone who naturally worries, but now I am at my peak! I am 18 weeks pregnant and
Do you have any references for choosing a name for a baby?

Do you have any references for choosing a name for a baby?

Marie, I know you are in contact with many families and babies, and I was wondering if Adeline is a name frequently given to a
How much coffee during pregnancy?

How much coffee during pregnancy?

Are you one of those people who need your cup of coffee in the morning, and dread having to give it up now that you're
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
I am pregnant and have urinary incontinence. What should I do?

I am pregnant and have urinary incontinence. What should I do?

Marie, over the past 2-3 weeks, I have been terrified of leaking urine. It has happened to me a couple of times when I would
What should I write in my birth plan?

What should I write in my birth plan?

I read that I could write down what I want in the way of support during labour and delivery in the maternity ward. Who should
Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

I am worried about breaking my water in the pool and not knowing...Is this possible? Charlotte Yes, Charlotte, it’s possible, but if it happens, you
Do you have suggestions to avoid being induced?

Do you have suggestions to avoid being induced?

Marie, my doctor wants to induce me next week to start my labour, but I would prefer that it occur naturally. Do you have any
Can I ask for an ultrasound?

Can I ask for an ultrasound?

I’m pregnant and  I’m worried about my baby. I would like to ask for an ultrasound to get reassurance. Is it possible to ask my