Category: Pregnancy

I smoked pot before I knew I was pregnant!
Marie, I’m worried because I just learned I’m pregnant and I remembered that I smoked two or three joints during the weeks after conception. I

I passed 37 weeks!
To read the previous part of this story, go to We are hard on mothers (and future mothers). Pour lire la partie précédente de ce

Pregnancy Acne and the Formation of Cysts
Did you read the previous part about skin colour changes during pregnancy? It’s funny, but many pregnant women say that their skin has never been

When pregnant do I need to wear support socks?
I am 16 weeks pregnant, and my legs are already swollen. My mother told me to wear support socks to help, but is it a

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.

Advice from Paint Pros
To learn more about oils, see the previous entry Now Oils! Here's some advice from our painting pros: Even if water-based products are permitted during

When should you go see an osteopath during pregnancy?
To read the previous part, go to Osteopathy and Pregnancy. Pour lire la partie précédente, voir Ostéopathie et grossesse. When should you go see an osteopath?

Can I paint and stain when pregnant?
Marie, we just bought a home, and I was wondering if I should be there why my husband paints or stains the stairs. I am

Official Recommendations for the Zika Virus
To avoid Zika, travellers to tropical or subtropical regions should protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Do you have any recipes for virgin drinks?
Marie, the Holidays are approaching, and I know I can’t drink alcohol during my pregnancy. Can you suggest some interesting mixes I can drink during

The Zika Virus Infection
The Zika virus infection can be serious during pregnancy. While 80% of the population infected will never have specific symptoms.

Hair Care Products During Pregnancy
Marie, I have to get a perm and was wondering if it is dangerous given hair care products have strong odours and I am 7