Category: Pregnancy

Can I ask for a hearing screening test for my baby in the maternity ward?

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
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?
Forceps or Cesarean?

Forceps or Cesarean?

Forceps are a metal instrument that looks like two opposing spoons.
How to choose the baby’s bed and mattress?

How to choose the baby’s bed and mattress?

Marie, je suis bien embêtée face à toutes ces couchettes et matelas que l’on retrouve en vente sur le marché : comment savoir ce qui convient
Can I breastfeed twins?

Can I breastfeed twins?

Marie, during my first ultrasound I learned that I was going to have twins. YIKES! What a surprise! It felt like I was dreaming…not sure
What can cigarettes do to my baby?

What can cigarettes do to my baby?

My name is Sandra, and I’m 11 weeks pregnant. I was a big smoker before learning I was pregnant, and I am down to one
What should I write in my birth plan?

What should I write in my birth plan?

I read that I could write down what I want in the way of support during labour and delivery in the maternity ward. Who should
I’m at the start of my pregnancy and am losing blood

I’m at the start of my pregnancy and am losing blood

You start your pregnancy and notice bleeding. Immediately, you're overcome with fear - what if I'm having a miscarriage? Although bleeding during pregnancy can be
Can you tell me more about cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

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.
Personal Wellbeing

Personal Wellbeing

To promote your wellbeing during pregnancy, read A Healthy Mind and Body During Pregnancy. Pour favoriser votre bien-être durant la grossesse, lisez le billet, Bien
Now oils!

Now oils!

To learn more about painting and pregnancy, see Painting During Pregnancy. Let’s talk about oil paints. There are certain oils that you must avoid at
Can I eat thyme or rosemary while pregnant?

Can I eat thyme or rosemary while pregnant?

My name is Maxime, and I love thyme and rosemary. On some websites, I read that these herbs can be neurotoxic. Is this true? I