Category: Health advice

How can I relieve the baby’s pressure in my pelvis?

How can I relieve the baby’s pressure in my pelvis?

Marie, I have a baby in my pelvis that places a lot of weight on my pubic symphysis. I feel like the baby will pop
Pregnancy Cholestasis: Liver Disease During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Cholestasis: Liver Disease During Pregnancy

Cholestasis. What does this big word mean? Pregnancy cholestasis is not a frequent pregnancy complication. Its appearance is based on ethnicity, geographical location and even
Can I eat washed-rind cheeses like camembert?

Can I eat washed-rind cheeses like camembert?

Hello Marie, I am pregnant and am all confused by what I can and can’t eat. Can I eat washed-rind cheese like camembert and brie
Starting Breastfeeding

Starting Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is an important topic during prenatal classes during pregnancy to prepare parents for starting breastfeeding. When parents are better informed about winning methods to
What is pregnancy cholestasis?

What is pregnancy cholestasis?

Marie, I itch all over! My doctor said I have pregnancy cholestasis. Can you tell me what this means and what I can do to
The Realities of Childbirth

The Realities of Childbirth

Hormones such as oxytocin, endorphins, catecholamines and others are involved during labour and childbirth are very weak.
Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

I am worried about breaking my water in the pool and not knowing...Is this possible? Charlotte Yes, Charlotte, it’s possible, but if it happens, you
Status Report

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
39-40 Weeks Pregnant

39-40 Weeks Pregnant

Hello, my little one. It’s Dad talking. I wanted to say that everything is ready for a lightning departure from work in case your mother
Signs of Depression in Future and New Fathers

Signs of Depression in Future and New Fathers

If you would like to know how depression in fathers is defined, read What Explains Paternal Depression? Men are very different from women when it
What is my baby experiencing in my uterus?

What is my baby experiencing in my uterus?

I would love to understand what my baby is experiencing in my uterus. I have a hard time coming to grasps as it’s all very
19-20 Weeks Pregnant

19-20 Weeks Pregnant

Hello! My name is Marika, and I am halfway through my pregnancy. Time is going pretty fast, and I am very excited at the idea