Category: Delivery

Experiencing a Cesarean Section

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.
VBAC Success Rates

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
Let’s Talk Placenta

Let’s Talk Placenta

During your 20-week ultrasound the doctor might say that your placenta is marginal, or low-lying, or partial previa or complete previa.
Good vs. Not-so-Good Bacteria

Good vs. Not-so-Good Bacteria

It’s all about balancing good vs. not-so-good bacteria. Balance is difficult to maintain and is influenced by different factors.
Important Resources and Support for Anxiety

Important Resources and Support for Anxiety

Vous pouvez consulter un ou des professionnels (md, psychiatre, psychologue) dont le but est de faire une évaluation complète.
Boutique

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
Insufficient or Low Levels of Breast Milk

Insufficient or Low Levels of Breast Milk

In this entry, I will talk about the circumstances that might lead to low milk production.
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.
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
The World of Prematurity

The World of Prematurity

Hello Parents, Prematurity is a vast world. As I explained in the article What is Prematurity?, there are different levels of prematurity, different experiences felt
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
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