Tag: Childbirth

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

My baby has an unidentified syndrome.
My name is Agathe, and I just gave birth to a baby who has a syndrome that can’t be identified yet. He’s my second child,

What does a caesarean section wound look like?
I was wondering what I can expect for the caesarean wound after the surgery. Can you tell me a bit more?

Do you have any references for choosing a name for a baby?
Marie, I know you are in contact with many families and babies, and I was wondering if Adeline is a name frequently given to a

How to deal with the fear of childbirth?
If you would like to learn about the consequences of fear of childbirth, read Tokophobia and its Possible Consequences (in french only). Before Pregnancy: When

Meet Bernadette de Gasquet
Do you know who Mrs. Bernadette de Gasquet is? If you don’t, I want to talk to you about this inspirational woman. To learn more,

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

Epidural or Spinal Anesthesia
What is the difference between an epidural and spinal anesthesia during delivery?

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!

Breaking Your Water
How can you know if your water broke? What signs should you look for and what precautions should you take? Marie talks about it.

A Mother’s Needs During Labour and Delivery
Hello Parents, Each person has different needs when giving birth to a baby. However, during my work in the maternity ward, I noted three needs

Induction
Ideally, all pregnant women will go into labour on their own to prevent potential complications associated with artificial stimulation of contractions. Induction, provoking or triggering