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The birth of a child can bring new meaning to a couple’s life. In addition to your relationship as partners, you now have a new relationship as parents: this is what’s known as co-parenting.

Having a child and making green choices can seem complicated. Yet, through small, everyday actions, parents can help protect the environment.

Of all the life-changing events we experience, pregnancy is certainly one of the most remarkable. Pregnancy sets in motion a whole series of biological changes to prepare you to bring a new life—your baby—into the world. It is a gratifying and uniquely human experience full of excitement and…

Recognizing the start of labour, When should I go to the hospital or birthing centre?, Continuous support during childbirth, Understanding and managing pain

This section covers everything related to pregnancy, fertilization, fetal development, nutrition during pregnancy, health care, preparation for breastfeeding, preparation for childbirth, etc.

This section is intended to help you recognize the start of labor and know when to go to the hospital or birthing centre. It gives information on support, pain management, stages of labor and possible interventions. It also describes the first moments with your baby.

All parents want a healthy baby. But sometimes the happy event of childbirth can take an unpredictable turn.

Even under the best conditions, things may not go as planned. Having a family brings great joys, as well as its share of challenges and uncertainties.

Your body needs time to recover. Be patient—it’s normal. It will take several weeks to get to a good level of energy.

Within moments of being born, your baby will announce his arrival with his very first sounds. He will be placed on you. The care team will dry your baby off and make sure he’s doing well. If needed, they will clear the secretions out of his nose and mouth.

After the birth of your baby it’s normal to have mood swings and to cry more than usual. Many new moms experience the baby blues for a short period of time.