Tag: Pain relief

What is pregnancy cholestasis?

What is pregnancy cholestasis?

Marie, I itch all over! My doctor said I have pregnancy cholestasis. Can you tell me what this means and what I can do to
The Calming Dance

The Calming Dance

Your baby is inconsolable, and you’ve tried everything. Have you tried the calming dance?
Causes of Nipple Pain

Causes of Nipple Pain

There are many causes of nipple pain. In this entry I explain causes and characteristics for both the mother and baby.
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Epidural or Spinal Anesthesia

What is the difference between an epidural and spinal anesthesia during delivery?
Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy

Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy

Today, tattoos are trendy at any age. In Canada, this started during the 1990s, and today almost three out of five people have a tattoo,
TENS Contraindications

TENS Contraindications

It’s essential to consider TENS contraindications. The absolute contraindication applies to people with pacemakers. In this case, the cardiologist would need to give their approval
Analgesics and Anesthetics

Analgesics and Anesthetics

During a hospital delivery, you will have the choice to relieve the pain of contractions with analgesics or anesthetics
My nipples hurt!

My nipples hurt!

My nipples hurt so much! I would like to know what the main reasons for nipple pain are for breastfeeding mothers.
I would like to give birth naturally. Can you suggest things to help soothe pain?

I would like to give birth naturally. Can you suggest things to help soothe pain?

My name is Adèle, and I am pregnant with my first baby. What stresses me the most is that I would like to give birth
Nipple pain

Nipple pain

When we talk about nipple pain, you will find out that nipple injuries are painful. Whether chapping or cracking, these injuries affect the nerve endings
Can an overly strong ejection reflex lead to colic?

Can an overly strong ejection reflex lead to colic?

My baby is 13 days old and already has colic after breastfeeding. My milk flow is pretty strong, a powerful ejection reflex.
The leopard position

The leopard position

How can you soothe a baby with a lot of gas? How can you hold them to help release it? In this short video, I
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