Category: Delivery

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

L’haptonomie c’est l’ensemble des règles qui régissent le domaine du toucher affectif, on parle aussi de « Science de l’affectivité ».
Good vs. Not-so-Good Bacteria

Good vs. Not-so-Good Bacteria

It’s all about balancing good vs. not-so-good bacteria. Balance is difficult to maintain and is influenced by different factors.
What is spinal anesthesia?

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 is the latency phase?

What is the latency phase?

The doctor told me that I am in the latency phase, but I don’t know what that means. I am 39 weeks pregnant with my
What does a caesarean section wound look like?

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?
What is prematurity?

What is prematurity?

Hello Parents, I have been planning on writing about prematurity for several weeks now. This theme is very important when planning and preparing for the
Why induce when I already have contractions?

Why induce when I already have contractions?

My friend Melissa told me that the doctor induced her labour, but she already had contractions. I don’t understand why she was induced when she
Is it better to tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth?

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
How to Soothe Pain During a VBAC

How to Soothe Pain During a VBAC

To read the previous part, go to VBAC Success Rates. Like during a first vaginal birth, every method for soothing pain can be used during
Experiencing a Cesarean Section

Experiencing a Cesarean Section

Given that a caesarian is a major surgery which involves risks, I think that it’s important that future parents get informed about the procedure.
Advice to Prevent or Minimise Hair Loss

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
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