Tag: Childbirth

The Realities of Childbirth

The Realities of Childbirth

Hormones such as oxytocin, endorphins, catecholamines and others are involved during labour and childbirth are very weak.
We are hard on mothers (and future mothers)!

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
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
Breaking Water

Breaking Water

Article updated on July 2023. As you know, you can break your water at any time and in any place. Imagine a mother who breaks
Natural Childbirth in a Hospital

Natural Childbirth in a Hospital

Come will Marie and see the birth of Chantal and Joel’s second child, Léa. The couple chose to give birth naturally in a hospital delivery
Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

I am a nurse and heard about Dr. de Gasquet’s method, which tries to prevent perineal complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Can you tell me
Who should I invite to my delivery?

Who should I invite to my delivery?

My name is Claire, and I was wondering who will be with my partner and me during labour and childbirth. I don’t know if I
I am pregnant with twins. When should I give birth?

I am pregnant with twins. When should I give birth?

Hello Marie, I am pregnant 33 weeks five days pregnant with twin girls! Yesterday I had an ultrasound, and the girls are doing great. 5lbs
My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

Marie, during my 21-week ultrasound, my doctor told me I have a “venous lake.” He said it very quickly and didn’t really explain it, and
I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I don’t know if you can help me, but I have genital herpes. I don’t currently have an outbreak, but I am pregnant and scared
When should you go see an osteopath during pregnancy?

When should you go see an osteopath during pregnancy?

To read the previous part, go to Osteopathy and Pregnancy. Pour lire la partie précédente, voir Ostéopathie et grossesse. When should you go see an osteopath?
Mothers and Recovery Post-Childbirth

Mothers and Recovery Post-Childbirth

Comment se passent les heures après l'accouchement? Quels sont les changements qui vont s'opérer dans votre corps?