N.B Marie is no longer a nurse. She has not been a member of the Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec since 2016. She has also been retired from the health network since 2016. Please note that some videos were shot while she was a member of the Order, which explains the title of perinatal nurse indicated at the time, which is no longer effective today.
The birth of a child should take place in a calm, trusting and loving environment. The people accompanying a woman during labour must be ready for their expected roles. Julie Bonapace suggests things you can do to be a helpful informal caregiver for the mother during childbirth.
To learn more, watch the following videos:
- Father Experiences During Labour (French only)
- Recovery for Mothers after Childbirth (French only)
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