Stripping membranes
May 20, 2013
PreparationYour pregnancy is almost over and your doctor mentioned something about stripping membranes. What is it exactly? Does it hurt? Does it work?
Giving Birth
Everything about the caesarean section
April 26, 2012
CaesareanWe get ready for a vaginal delivery and we rarely think about caesarean sections. Yet, almost one delivery out of four ends up with a caesarean section in Quebec.
10 things to bring at the hospital for baby
May 13, 2013
PreparationYou’re giving birth soon and you don’t really know what to pack for baby at the hospital? Here are 10 things to remember to bring to ensure optimum comfort and safety for your newborn!
Midwives in Quebec in 2013
April 27, 2013
Birthing Homes and MidwifeMore and more women now choose midwives to handle their prenatal care. But there is still much work to be done for the work of midwives to more recognized and normalized.
How to get ready for delivery
April 15, 2013
PreparationPregnancy is a period of very important postural changes in women. Indeed, their spine is subject to a lot of physical stress that modifies the body’s normal biomechanics.
8 questions about miscarriages
November 21, 2012
MiscarriagesA miscarriage brings up lot of questions and doubts that shouldn’t be left unanswered. Motherforlife.com gathered eight frequently asked questions to help you cope with miscarriages.
Miscarriages and acupuncture
October 3, 2012
MiscarriagesFor women, miscarriages are very difficult to go through, both mentally and physically. In Canada, it is estimated that one pregnancy out of five stops before the 20th week. 1
Finding a homey hospital
August 6, 2012
PreparationWhen your pregnancy test is positive, finding a doctor or a midwife that will be available for your follow-up is your first challenge. It is not an easy task!
How to choose a birth ball
May 10, 2012
PreparationBirth balls exist in a wide range of quality. For pregnancy and birth, some criteria are important to effectively soothe the future mother. Here are a few tips for you!
Afraid to give birth
March 23, 2012
PreparationD-day is coming… You are eager and really scared at the same time. What if massages could help you tame your fears?
Self-hypnosis for a gentle birth
March 2, 2012
PreparationSelf-hypnosis really deserves all our attention when we are getting ready for delivery. It is a nice way of looking at childbirth!
Types of delivery
February 24, 2012
PreparationShould I give birth in a hospital or at home? Should it be naturally or with a C-section? Today, women can have a customized birth plan, in harmony with who they truly are.
