Tag: Childbirth

Warning Signs of Imminent Labour
Are you getting close to your delivery date? What signs indicate that you are slowing going into labour and delivery?

Evolution of Labour
What conditions are necessary for natural childbirth? Marie talks about them in clear terms. You will then be able to understand labour as it evolves

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

What are the causes of hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth?
If you want to learn more about hair loss, go to Hair loss during pregnancy and after childbirth. Si vous souhaitez en connaitre plus sur

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

Childbirth in a Hospital with an Epidural
Marie accompanies Karine and Jocelyn to the hospital for the birth of their second baby. During this birth, the doctor will induce labour. You will

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

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

Are there different labour and childbirth positions?
I recently read an article from Europe that talked about different helpful positions during labour and childbirth suggested by a doctor over there. I was

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

Stem Cells and Umbilical Cord Blood
Over the past several years, the subject of stem cells from umbilical cord blood has been very popular. Significant steps have been taken, and new

Why try a VBAC?
To learn more about VBACs, go to Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC). Why try a VBAC? Without a doubt, vaginal births are much less risky