Category: 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

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.

Can I eat during labour?
Marie, I was wondering if I can eat during labour at the hospital. I want to bring snacks because if I go 2 hours without

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

The Realities of Childbirth
Hormones such as oxytocin, endorphins, catecholamines and others are involved during labour and childbirth are very weak.

Donating Breast Milk: A Gift of Self
There are many ways to give to others in life, improve lives, do good things, give, serve and make a difference by doing a great

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

The Impacts of Having a Baby that is Different
If you haven’t already done so, read the previous part: Mourning a “Normal” Child. The arrival of a baby that is different in the lives

Breaking Water
Article updated on July 2023. As you know, you can break your water at any time and in any place. Imagine a mother who breaks

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

Attachment and Prematurity
To learn more about neonatology, go to What should you expect if your baby is in the neonatal unit? (French only) Attachment to a premature