Category: Delivery
Returning Home with a Premature Baby
To read the previous, read Prematurity and Breastfeeding. Many parents wonder when a premature baby can go home with them. An excellent question, but there
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
Let’s Talk Placenta
During your 20-week ultrasound the doctor might say that your placenta is marginal, or low-lying, or partial previa or complete previa.
Why try a VBAC?
To learn more about VBACs, go to Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC). Why try a VBAC? Without a doubt, vaginal births are much less risky
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
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
VBAC Success Rates
If you want to learn about the reasons for a VBAC, read Why try a VBAC? As you read, VBAC success rates are high, but
The Main Causes of Premature Childbirth
To learn more about prematurity, go to What is Prematurity? In this article, I want to talk about the leading causes of premature childbirth. You
Caesarean or no?
A caesarian is another way to bring a baby into the world, and it’s very important to talk about it when preparing for childbirth.
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
Paternal Depression During the Perinatal Period
Marie, I don’t know what’s happening to my husband. He’s closed, doesn’t seem happy, more irritable. I need to stimulate him to do things he