Tag: Care for the mother

Contraceptives and Breastfeeding
Preparing for childbirth is one thing, but experiencing the post-partum period is quite another, and it comes with a whole range of new questions every

Postpartum Depression
In general, the arrival of a new child is a joyful time for the whole family. But for 10-15% of new mothers, their new status

Medications and Breastfeeding
Article updated on April 2024. In a previous article, we talked about over the counter medications permitted during pregnancy. Many readers liked the content and

Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy
Getting a tattoo or piercing during pregnancy raises many questions, both about safety and the precautions to be taken. Between risks of infection, skin reactions

Are there natural contraception methods that don’t use artificial hormones?
I gave birth a month ago and I am breastfeeding my baby. I don’t want to take birth control pills or use other methods that

The Pelvic Floor with Olivia Dubois, Physiotherapist
Theme: The pelvic floor with Olivia Dubois, a physiotherapist specialising in perineal re-education Facebook Live video with Olivia Dubois, a physiotherapist who is finishing her

We are hard on mothers (and future mothers)!
To read the previous part of Charlotte's story, go to Almost 36 Weeks Pregnant! Dear Mothers, I am 36 weeks, 3 days pregnant. When I

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
Some mothers out there have maybe already had a caesarean section, either planned or during labour. Doctors may have different reasons to take this decision

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

Can I take the pill while breastfeeding?
Marie, I gave birth three weeks ago, and I am scared of taking contraceptive pills because I worry it will harm my breastfeeding. Is there

Lifting a car seat
Do you know how to lift a baby carrier without throwing out your back? In this video, I show you a simple way to lift