Tag: Childbirth

Induction

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
The Bonapace method

The Bonapace method

The Bonapace Method can help you better understand the experience of labour and birth.
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
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
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
The Physiology of Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Physiology of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Hello Parents! To illustrate what Dr. de Gasquet talks about, I want to examine the importance of the pelvis and breathing for pregnant women and
Contractions

Contractions

Contractions scare many pregnant women. How to identify and calculate them?
Are there alternative ways to soothe pain during labour?

Are there alternative ways to soothe pain during labour?

Marie, I am writing to you because I would like to give birth naturally and was wondering if you know of alternative approaches so that
The Need for Intimacy

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 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
Who is the midwife?

Who is the midwife?

A midwife is a health professional working with future parents during a healthy pregnancy. They monitor them through childbirth and after the birth of the
Childbirth in a Birthing Center

Childbirth in a Birthing Center

Marie attends the birth of Amy and Greg’s 4th child. The couple chose to give birth in a birthing home. They are accompanied by a