Category: Health advice

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Stages

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Stages

Make sure you have read the article about In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) before continuing. Avant de poursuivre votre lecture, assurez-vous d'avoir pris connaissance du billet
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
How do I sterilise a bottle nipple?

How do I sterilise a bottle nipple?

Article updated: April 2024. The recommendations of the INESPQ 2024 recommend sterilizing all bottle items up to 4 months of age, if the baby is
Legal Aspects of Parenthood

Legal Aspects of Parenthood

Having a baby can raise legal questions about the rights and obligations of parents towards their child. For most people, legal jargon is hard to
Skin Problems during Pregnancy

Skin Problems during Pregnancy

This article was written in collaboration with Dr. Émilie Bourgeault, a dermatologist. It will deal with different dermatological issues that women face during pregnancy and
9-10 Weeks Pregnant

9-10 Weeks Pregnant

Updated article on June 6, 2023. Hello, My name is Etienne, and I will be a father in a few months. I am slowly learning
The Use of Tobacco During Pregnancy in Numbers

The Use of Tobacco During Pregnancy in Numbers

Did you read the first part about Pregnancy and Tobacco? Did you know that one in ten women has stated that she smoked during her
I’m pregnant and tired. Can I drink natural energy drinks?

I’m pregnant and tired. Can I drink natural energy drinks?

Can I drink natural energy drinks? Is it risky for me or for the baby? I am hesitant now that I’m pregnant.
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
How can you avoid listeriosis?

How can you avoid listeriosis?

Did you read Diagnosing Listeriosis? How can you avoid listeriosis? The listeria bacteria live for a long time in the air, in our environment, our
What’s a TENS?

What’s a TENS?

Marie, my friend told me I could use a TENS device to help soothe my painful back. I’m 30 weeks pregnant and was wondering if
Defining Gestational Hypertension

Defining Gestational Hypertension

To learn more about high blood pressure, read Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure. Article updated on June 1, 2023. By definition, gestational hypertension is one