Category: Delivery
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
Donating breast milk: a gift of self
Giving, making a difference, improving the lives of others... these actions are priceless. Offering your breast milk to your baby is a wonderful gift, but
What is spinal anesthesia?
My friend gave birth to a beautiful boy this week and she said that the anesthetist performed spinal anesthesia to quickly soothe her pain during
What does a caesarean section wound look like?
I was wondering what I can expect for the caesarean wound after the surgery. Can you tell me a bit more?
Is it better to tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth?
My name is Florence, and I am pregnant for the first time. I am at 29 weeks. Last week, I had a friend who had
Epidural or Spinal Anesthesia
What is the difference between an epidural and spinal anesthesia during delivery?
Advice to Prevent or Minimise Hair Loss
To read the previous part of this article, go to Hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth. There are many ways to prevent or minimise
Insufficient or Low Levels of Breast Milk
In this entry, I will talk about the circumstances that might lead to low milk production.
Why skin-to-skin at birth?
Marie, my friend told me that after giving birth to her child, the staff placed the baby directly on her, skin-to-skin. Why? Placing the baby
Having a Baby that is Different
Hello Parents, Today I will talk about a delicate subject. Living with a “different” child is a subject that is difficult to talk about with
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
Should I try a VBAC?
I am 23 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I had a caesarean section for my first baby during labour, and now I have to
