Preparing for baby: our new series
Are you an expat mom pregnant in Vancouver? You probably have a lot of questions on how to get ready for baby: what prenatal classes to choose, how to prepare the nursery room without blowing your...
View ArticlePreparing for Baby: finding the ideal prenatal class
When pregnant in Vancouver, doctors and midwives will usually recommend taking a prenatal class to prepare for birth. It can actually be very informative to take a class when you’re an expat because...
View ArticlePreparing for baby: the thrifty mom to be
There is a lot to buy when you’re preparing for your first baby. Car seat, stroller, baby carrier, crib, high chair, clothes, … all of which adds up to a substantial budget. If you live far from your...
View ArticlePreparing for baby: your birth partner
Throughout my first pregnancy, I’ve heard jokes that my husband’s role during labor would be to listen to me insulting his mother. Or having his hand crushed while I was pushing. The nurse who taught...
View ArticlePreparing for baby: birth plan – is it really worth writing?
When I took my prenatal classes, I was advised to write a birth plan. I assiduously wrote it. No one read it. Knowing that, would I recommend writing a birth plan? Yes, absolutely. What matters is not...
View ArticlePreparing for baby: hiring a doula
When I had my first baby, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Although I come from a medical family (both my mom and grandma are nurses and there are quite a few doctors amongst my relatives…), and I...
View ArticlePreparing for baby: baby shower or blessingway?
In France, just about like anywhere else, people usually shower new parents with gifts for their first baby. You get all the “adorable” bibs your great-aunt Greta knit herself, the little booties,...
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