Tag: Témoignages

Good vs. Not-so-Good Bacteria
It’s all about balancing good vs. not-so-good bacteria. Balance is difficult to maintain and is influenced by different factors.

Can I have an epidural with a tattoo on my back?
Marie, I was wondering whether if I can get an epidural even with a tattoo on my lower back. My friend said that it wasn’t

Birth Plan
When we talk about a birth plan (or birth wishes), we're talking about a simple piece of writing that you can do on any medium

Baby Intestinal Immunity / Intestinal Microbiota
What a baby’s immune system is like at birth? The mother will have transmitted many antibodies during pregnancy.

Caesarians and Fathers (video in french only)
Une césarienne est une chirurgie. Comment se déroulera l’intervention pour les papas?

What is spinal anesthesia?
My friend gave birth to a beautiful boy this week and she said that the anesthetist performed spinal anesthesia to quickly soothe her pain during

Childbirth and Social Networks
Des images et des vidéos souvent très personnelles sont partagées à grand rayonnement, et ce, même pour des événements intimes.

Birthing room
Delivery rooms in hospitals have changed the way we experience the arrival of a baby. Take a guided tour...

Relaxation and Pregnancy
Carrying a baby in ones’ tummy is an amazing experience, and words aren’t enough to explain what you feel. However, women agree that it’s physically

Relaxation and Labour
Many natural soothing methods are available during labour. Relaxation, which is a natural human ability, is defined as a general state with a feeling of

What should I write in my birth plan?
I read that I could write down what I want in the way of support during labour and delivery in the maternity ward. Who should

Preparing your Stay in the Hospital
What is a birth plan? What are the signs that you will give birth soon? What will the medical staff do when you arrive?