Category: Delivery
I am having contractions several times a day.
Marie, I am 30 weeks pregnant and having contractions several times a day, especially when I stand up. Is this normal? Thanks for your help,
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
Boutique
You don’t know what to buy for your baby? Over the years, I have tested many! I have listed everything in my Amazon Store. Each
Eating and drinking during labor: what you need to know
For decades, women in labor were advised not to eat or drink, for fear of vomiting, the risk of pulmonary aspiration, or complications in the
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
Labour and Delivery
Everyone has probably already told you that a contraction during labour hurts! Well, indeed it does!
Mourning a “Normal” Child
Did you read the previous part, An Experience of a Lifetime? Experiencing the arrival of a baby that is different in life is facing a
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
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
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
The tear
During the birth of a baby, certain tissues are frequently torn. These obstetric tears are most noticeable in the perineum (the space between the vaginal
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
