Category: Pregnancy

The Second Trimester – Let’s Go!
To read Melissa’s previous article, go to My First Weeks of Pregnancy. I am starting my 16th week today. I am no longer tired and

I am at 40 weeks tomorrow!
Read the previous part of Charlotte's story, I am 39 weeks pregnant, and I lost a bit of fluid. Lisez le récit précédant de Charlotte,

Assisted Human Reproduction Techniques
The science and technology involved in the field of fertility are advancing quickly. Today, many couples can get different kinds of treatments that allow them

Returning Home with a Premature Baby
To read the previous, read Prematurity and Breastfeeding. Many parents wonder when a premature baby can go home with them. An excellent question, but there

Vitamins and Folic Acid
Do you want to conceive a baby soon? Are you wondering if you need to prepare before becoming pregnant? Have you stopped using contraceptives and

Pregnancy and Tobacco
This article discusses the topic of tobacco use during pregnancy. While the issue of cannabis use during pregnancy has been previously covered, it is equally

How do I sterilise a bottle nipple?
The recommendations of the INESPQ 2024, Health Canada and the Pediatric Society recommend sterilizing all bottle items, including breast pump parts, up to 4 months

I have little bumps on my areola!
I just noticed that I have little bumps on both my areola and I was wondering why. I never saw that before my pregnancy. Can

Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Marie, my friend Manon told me that when she broke her water with her first baby, she saw a portion of her baby's umbilical cord

How to deal with the fear of childbirth?
If you would like to learn about the consequences of fear of childbirth, read Tokophobia and its Possible Consequences (in french only). Before Pregnancy: When

My doctor wants to perform a version
Marie, I am 35 weeks pregnant, and the doctor just told me that my baby is in a breech position. He offered to turn it,

Status Report
To learn more about urine incontinence, read Urinary Incontinence: Pregnancy and Postnatal Periods. Pour en apprendre davantage sur les pertes urinaires, consultez le billet à