Category: Delivery
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
What are the causes of hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth?
If you want to learn more about hair loss, go to Hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth. Si vous souhaitez en connaitre plus sur
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
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
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
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
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.
Labour and Delivery
Everyone has probably already told you that a contraction during labour hurts! Well, indeed it does!
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
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
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