Category: 35-36 weeks pregnant
How to properly swathe a baby
In this video capsule, I show you a technique to swaddle a baby. For more information, please watch these videos: Baby Massages How to Measure
The Fear of Blood and Childbirth
Are you generally scared of blood, either your own or that of others? Are you scared of blood splattering during childbirth? Let’s talk about it.
The Need for Intimacy
To read the previous part, go to The Need for Support. A woman in labour’s need for intimacy in a hospital context is not easy
I have strep-B – What should I expect?
Hello Marie, I am 37 weeks 2 days pregnant. After having a test last week, I just learned that I have strep-B. I saw my
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
Baby Stool
Marie answers your questions about baby stool. A broad topic that often concerns parents. What’s the consistency, colour and texture of baby stool?
Should I visit the place I will give birth?
Is it necessary to visit the place I will give birth? And if my spouse doesn’t want to come, is that ok? It stresses me!
Adapting to the return home with a newborn
How can you prepare for this event and help the transition go smoothly? How do you get the older brother and/or sister involved?
I don’t want to be induced. Are there natural things I can do to speed up my labour?
I have an appointment to be induced at 41 weeks, which I would like to avoid. Are there things I can do to speed up
Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
You’ll be surprised where varicose veins can pop up! Mothers, don’t panic! I will explain this phenomenon and tell you a little anecdote about it.
The Needs of New Mothers
Hello Everyone, The postnatal period is another stage in the parenthood continuum. You carry your baby, give birth to it, then you breastfeed it and
My thoughts these days are about animal management
Read Chantal's previous story, Tick-tock…Anguish as time passes both too slowly and too quickly… Lisez le récit précédent de Chantal en consultant Les tics et