Category: Pregnancy

Skin Problems during Pregnancy
This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Émilie Bourgeault, a dermatologist. It will deal with different dermatological issues that women face during pregnancy and

Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy
Marie, my sciatic nerve is very painful, from my bottom all the way down to my thigh. Some of my friends say I should see

I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!
I don’t know if you can help me, but I have genital herpes. I don’t currently have an outbreak, but I am pregnant and scared

I don’t feel my baby move in my stomach. Is this normal?
Even if the baby moves, often the mother will think that what she’s feeling is bloating or gas rather than the baby.

Fertility treatments scare me!
Marie, my name is Amélie, and I am 30. I would like to have a baby with my husband. We have tried for a year,

I am having contractions several times a day.
Marie, I am 30 weeks pregnant and having contractions several times a day, especially when I stand up. Is this normal? Thanks for your help,

Can you tell me more about cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
My doctor just told me that they wanted to take a blood test to see if I’m infected with cytomegalovirus.

TENS Contraindications
It’s essential to consider TENS contraindications. The absolute contraindication applies to people with pacemakers. In this case, the cardiologist would need to give their approval

Baby and hiccups
A baby with hiccups in their mother’s stomach is a sign your little one is in great health. You don’t need to be worried.

Pregnancy Symptoms
C’est bien de comprendre ce qui nous arrive. Dans ce billet, je décrirai les changements durant la grossesse, du début à la fin.

Pregnancy Tests
Les facteurs qui influencent la fertilité (only in French) How can you increase your likelihood of conceiving? What is BMI? Can I ask for an

Can I ask for a hearing screening test for my baby in the maternity ward?
Le bébé de mon amie a fait les tests à la naissance pour valider s’il entendait bien. Est-ce que je vais pouvoir le demander à