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- Vitamin and mineral supplements, Food is by far the best source of nutrients, even during pregnancy. But since it’s hard to meet all of your requirements for iron and folic acid through diet alone, it is recommended that you take a prenatal multivitamin supplement. Pregnancy significantly increases…
Skin-to-skin contact immediately at birth, proximity to your baby, listening to signs of hunger and good positioning at the breast are some of the things that make it easier to start breastfeeding.
- It can be useful and comforting to have made initial contact with breastfeeding resources in advance in case you experience problems. The start of breastfeeding also marks the start of your life with your new baby. Preparing for breastfeeding and the first few days with your baby can help you deal…
Planning ahead, Hospital visit, What to bring to the hospital or birthing centre, Birth plan, Vaginal birth after caesarean, Breech presentation
- Some parents will prefer to have peace and quiet to create a welcoming family space for the baby. Photo : Mylène Pelletier The arrival of a new baby brings major life changes for parents and the rest of the family. When you have a newborn, just taking a shower can become quite an adventure.…
- During your pregnancy you can find out about the different options available for giving birth (hospital, birthing centre), their services and their specific features (routine, rules, length of stay, and types of interventions). Some hospitals and birthing centres allow you to visit their birthing…
- Suggestions for the mother Your health insurance card and other proof of insurance (if you have any) Your hospital card Your pregnancy notebook and pregnancy follow-up forms (sheets 1, 2, 3, and 4) if you received any during your pregnancy checkups Your birth plan Your vaccination record A note pad…
- A birth plan is a tool that can help guide your thinking. It also lets you communicate your wishes, verbally or in writing, to health professionals and anyone else involved in the birth so they know what is important for you and your partner. When your baby is born, you have decisions to make as…,…
- Women who have had a caesarean (also known as a caesarean section or C-section) are often able to give birth to subsequent children vaginally. Approximately three in four women who prepare for a vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC) do give birth vaginally., Advantages and risks of VBAC…
- Breech presentation, Illustration: Maurice Gervais If your baby is positioned with his feet or buttocks facing downward (breech), your doctor or midwife may want to attempt to turn him at around 36 or 37 weeks. This technique, known as version, is used to move the baby into a head-down…