Category: Expert advice

Couple problems since I became pregnant

Couple problems since I became pregnant

I was wondering if it’s normal that my spouse and I are having couple problems since I became pregnant. I feel like he has a
Finding a Name for Baby

Finding a Name for Baby

Hello parents! Finding a name for your future baby requires thought and discussion as a couple. You will have to repeat the name for the
Causes of Nipple Pain

Causes of Nipple Pain

There are many causes of nipple pain. In this entry I explain causes and characteristics for both the mother and baby.
Skin Colour Changes During Pregnancy

Skin Colour Changes During Pregnancy

Did you read the first part of this article called Skin Problems during Pregnancy? These changes also include skin pigmentation, the pregnancy mask and the
My first weeks of pregnancy

My first weeks of pregnancy

At 39 and after nine months of trying, we got the great news that we have been hoping for! I’m pregnant! What a relief for
What is a midwife’s role?

What is a midwife’s role?

Marie, I was wondering if it’s safe to be monitored by a midwife for my second baby. Is monitoring the same as with a doctor?
Stages and Tests during a Woman’s Fertility Process

Stages and Tests during a Woman’s Fertility Process

Did you read the previous part, Infertility and Women? Article updated on June 1, 2023. Preconception Exam First, it is essential that your family doctor
What is liniment used for?

What is liniment used for?

Marie, a friend of mine talked about using liniment-based cream to clean and protect my one-month-old baby’s buttocks from rash and other irritations. What do
How do I brush my baby’s teeth?

How do I brush my baby’s teeth?

Marie, I am writing to you about my nine-month-old baby’s teeth. I don’t know if my baby can have tartar at this age, and how
Short tongue frenelum: to cut or not to cut

Short tongue frenelum: to cut or not to cut

Some newborns born with a tongue frenulum (a band of tissue just under the tongue) that is too short. They can’t stick out their tongue
Is cat stool dangerous for my pregnancy?

Is cat stool dangerous for my pregnancy?

A friend told me I should wear gloves to garden in case cat stool is present. Is this true Marie? Gabrielle Your friend’s right! In
25-26 Weeks Pregnant

25-26 Weeks Pregnant

Time is moving fast my little one. Since the 20-week ultrasound, everything is moving forward like a steamroller. I’m not complaining, on the contrary. I