Category: Delivery
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
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
Insufficient or Low Levels of Breast Milk
In this entry, I will talk about the circumstances that might lead to low milk production.
Yes or No? Is a Breech Birth Possible?
Is it dangerous if babies remain in a breech position? Not necessarily. The baby will be fine in that position, but a breech birth is
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 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?
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 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 ».
Are there different labour and childbirth positions?
I recently read an article from Europe that talked about different helpful positions during labour and childbirth suggested by a doctor over there. I was
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
The Differences Between Term and Premature Childbirth
To read the previous part of the article, go to The Main Causes of Premature Childbirth. You need to consider the differences between giving birth
