Category: Health advice

Is it better to tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth?

Is it better to tear or have an episiotomy during childbirth?

My name is Florence, and I am pregnant for the first time. I am at 29 weeks. Last week, I had a friend who had
How can we save money for our baby’s arrival?

How can we save money for our baby’s arrival?

Marie, I have been told that I need to save a lot of money for our children’s future studies. But we sometimes have a tight
Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy

Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy

Getting a tattoo or piercing during pregnancy raises many questions, both about safety and the precautions to be taken. Between risks of infection, skin reactions
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
Can I eat deli meats when pregnant?

Can I eat deli meats when pregnant?

Hello Marie, I am pregnant and would like to know if I can eat small amounts of deli meats, for example, hot dogs. Can I,
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
CMV Treatment and Prevention

CMV Treatment and Prevention

Approved vaccines to prevent the cytomegalovirus infection aren’t available, but vaccines are currently being tested.
My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?

My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?

What’s happening, Marie? I can’t pick up a plate because my wrist hurts in the evening. I wake up frequently because I feel numb. Do
Vaccinating Women, Women who Become Pregnant, and Breastfeeding Women

Vaccinating Women, Women who Become Pregnant, and Breastfeeding Women

Pregnant women can never receive a living vaccine, even in small doses or altered or thinned in the injected mix.
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Les symptômes de grossesse peuvent varier grandement d'une femme à l’autre. Les nausées touchent plus de 50% des futures mamans.
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
Stages and Tests during a Woman’s Fertility Process

Stages and Tests during a Woman’s Fertility Process

Did you read the previous part, Infertility and Women? Article updated on June 1, 2023. Preconception Exam First, it is essential that your family doctor