Category: Delivery

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
Is it better to tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth?

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
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
Eating and drinking during labor: what you need to know

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
Attachment and Prematurity

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
The Main Causes of Premature Childbirth

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
How to Soothe Pain During a VBAC

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
Should I try a VBAC?

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
What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?

L’haptonomie c’est l’ensemble des règles qui régissent le domaine du toucher affectif, on parle aussi de « Science de l’affectivité ».
Photo - épidurale pendant un accouchement

Epidural or Spinal Anesthesia

What is the difference between an epidural and spinal anesthesia during delivery?
Forceps or Cesarean?

Forceps or Cesarean?

Forceps are a metal instrument that looks like two opposing spoons.
I am having contractions several times a day.

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,
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