Category: Delivery

Why skin-to-skin at birth?

Why skin-to-skin at birth?

Marie, my friend told me that after giving birth to her child, the staff placed the baby directly on her, skin-to-skin. Why? Placing the baby
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
Why try a VBAC?

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
Umbilical Cord Prolapse

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
Premature Baby Development

Premature Baby Development

To learn more about the return home, read Returning Home with the Baby. Updated article : October, 2023. When parents have a premature baby, they
Caesarean or no?

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.
Having a Baby that is Different

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
Are there alternative ways to soothe pain during labour?

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
Yes or No? Is a Breech Birth Possible?

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
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
Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

I am a nurse and heard about Dr. de Gasquet’s method, which tries to prevent perineal complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Can you tell me
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
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