Category: 35-36 weeks pregnant

35 Weeks Pregnant and a False Alarm!

35 Weeks Pregnant and a False Alarm!

To read the previous part of Charlotte’s story, go to I’m Finally 34 Weeks Pregnant! Dear Mothers, This week (yes, the 35th!) we had our
Adapting to the return home with a newborn

Adapting to the return home with a newborn

How can you prepare for this event and help the transition go smoothly? How do you get the older brother and/or sister involved?
Can I ask my doctor to use vacuum assistance rather than the forceps?

Can I ask my doctor to use vacuum assistance rather than the forceps?

Marie, I am slowly getting ready for the big day, as I am going to give birth to my first baby in 2 months. I
My doctor wants to perform a version

My doctor wants to perform a version

Marie, I am 35 weeks pregnant, and the doctor just told me that my baby is in a breech position. He offered to turn it,
35-36 Weeks Pregnant

35-36 Weeks Pregnant

Hello, baby reporting! Listen, parents, I am in a tight spot here in Mom’s tummy, and I am really looking forward to getting out and
The Needs of New Mothers

The Needs of New Mothers

Hello Everyone, The postnatal period is another stage in the parenthood continuum. You carry your baby, give birth to it, then you breastfeed it and
The Need for Support

The Need for Support

Make sure you read the first part of this article, The needs of mothers during labour and childbirth. Support is essential for a mother in
Newborn discomforts

Newborn discomforts

Newborn conjunctivitis, bloating, regurgitation, vomiting, reflux and colic. Marie frequently saw these newborn ailments.
Baby’s Colour After Childbirth

Baby’s Colour After Childbirth

When a baby is born they may seem bluish. Or their skin may be very white, almost discoloured. This can scare parents. But don’t worry,
Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Marie, my friend Manon told me that when she broke her water with her first baby, she saw a portion of her baby's umbilical cord
Baby's Sleep

Baby’s Sleep

Marie welcomes a specialised clinical nurse at the Clinique d’évaluation diagnostique des troubles du sommeil to talk about baby sleep from birth to one year
Should I visit the place I will give birth?

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!
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