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How can I experience a good pregnancy and childbirth?

How can I experience a good pregnancy and childbirth?

Marie, I don’t know why, but women I know have told me their stories about childbirth, and they all seemed to have many problems. Is
The Impacts of Having a Baby that is Different

The Impacts of Having a Baby that is Different

If you haven’t already done so, read the previous part: Mourning a “Normal” Child. The arrival of a baby that is different in the lives
I want to become pregnant. Do I need to take vitamins and folic acid?

I want to become pregnant. Do I need to take vitamins and folic acid?

Marie, my friend said I should take vitamins and folic acid even before my pregnancy to prevent certain illnesses in the baby. Is she right?
Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy Symptoms

It is always nice to know what is happening to our bodies. In this article, I will describe changes that take place during pregnancy from
Can I eat wild game during pregnancy?

Can I eat wild game during pregnancy?

I am two months pregnant and just learned that I ate wild game. My husband is a hunter, and we are always eating deer or
The Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension during Pregnancy

The Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension during Pregnancy

To learn about the characteristics of gestational hypertension, please read Defining Gestational Hypertension. Signs and symptoms of gestational hypertension are many during pregnancy. Other than
You are succeeding at so many new things!

You are succeeding at so many new things!

Make sure you read Charlotte's previous article, Weeks 7 and 8 Were Full of Amazing Discoveries. Assurez-vous d'avoir lu la partie précédente du récit de
Mediation...or how does custody of my child work in case of separation?

Mediation…or how does custody of my child work in case of separation?

To better understand the concept of filiation and assisted procreation, please read Applying the Filiation Concept to Assisted Procreation. Mediation…or how does custody of my
Can I go downhill skiing during my pregnancy?

Can I go downhill skiing during my pregnancy?

I have been downhill skiing almost my whole life, and am an expert skier. But I am 13 weeks pregnant and everyone is saying I
How do you use saline water to clear a baby’s nose?

How do you use saline water to clear a baby’s nose?

How do you use saline water to clear a baby's nose? Thanks! Alyce Excellent question, Alyse!  Always go slowly and make sure you hold the
Medications and Breastfeeding

Medications and Breastfeeding

Article updated on April 2024. In a previous article, we talked about over the counter medications permitted during pregnancy. Many readers liked the content and
How is oligohydramnios diagnosed?

How is oligohydramnios diagnosed?

To learn more about the effects of low volumes of amniotic fluid, read Oligohydramnios, or Low Amniotic Fluid Volumes. How is oligohydramnios diagnosed? The doctor