Category: Health advice

Oligohydramnios, or Low Amniotic Fluid Volume

Oligohydramnios, or Low Amniotic Fluid Volume

If you would like to learn more about amniotic fluid, go to Low Amniotic Fluid Volume. Oligohydramnios, or low amniotic fluid volume, is a pregnancy
I have a big brown line on my pregnant tummy!

I have a big brown line on my pregnant tummy!

I am very spooked by my brown line on my stomach. I am 30 weeks pregnant and, looking in the mirror, I saw this brown
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
Who is the midwife?

Who is the midwife?

A midwife is a health professional working with future parents during a healthy pregnancy. They monitor them through childbirth and after the birth of the
Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression

In general, the arrival of a new child is a joyful time for the whole family. But for 10-15% of new mothers, their new status
The Second Trimester - Let’s Go!

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
Our beautiful adventure will finally start in a few weeks!

Our beautiful adventure will finally start in a few weeks!

Good evening, parents, Our beautiful adventure will start in a few weeks, at least for the next stage. The first part began 35 weeks ago,
Cannabis Use by a Pregnant Woman

Cannabis Use by a Pregnant Woman

To learn more about cannabis, read the previous article Cannabis and Pregnancy. Pregnant women use cannabis more than we think. Even if we have a
How do I prepare my older child for the arrival of our new baby?

How do I prepare my older child for the arrival of our new baby?

I am expecting my second baby and was wondering how I can prepare my eighteen-month-old son for the arrival of his brother or sister… When
Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy

Tattoos, Piercings and Pregnancy

Today, tattoos are trendy at any age. In Canada, this started during the 1990s, and today almost three out of five people have a tattoo,
Fathers, Cannabis and Pregnancy

Fathers, Cannabis and Pregnancy

If you want to learn about the effects related to cannabis use, read the previous article — The Potential Effects of Cannabis During Pregnancy. Fathers
Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy Symptoms

It is always nice to know what is happening to our bodies. In this article, I will describe changes that take place during pregnancy from