
Preparation for childbirth
Welcome to our section dedicated to childbirth preparation. At GMF La Cigogne, we understand the importance of helping you fully prepare for this special moment in your life.
How to contact the delivery room triage :
450-466-5000 extension 2510 (located on the 1st floor of Charles-Lemoyne Hospital, in front of the elevators).
Please call if you notice a decrease in your baby's movements, bleeding, fluid loss, or painful and regular contractions.
Always call before coming in person.
Preparing for childbirth is essential to approaching this moment with confidence and serenity.
Take a virtual tour of the delivery room at Charles-Lemoyne Hospital to familiarize yourself with the environment where you will welcome your baby.
Learn effective exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor and reduce urinary incontinence problems before and after childbirth.
We provide you with a complete list of essential items to bring with you to the hospital.
Create your personalized birth plan to communicate your preferences and needs during birth to our medical team.
Pelvic floor stretching exercises
Learn recommended exercises to reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth.
Discover the Bonapace method, an innovative approach to managing pain and promoting a calmer, more natural childbirth.
Here is an article from naître et grandir that deals with pain relief without medication during childbirth.