Category: Health advice
I want to become pregnant. Do I need to take vitamins and folic acid?
Marie, my friend said I should take vitamins and folic acid even before my pregnancy to prevent certain illnesses in the baby. Is she right?
Diet While Pregnant
Did you read the first part? Eating Well for a Healthy Pregnancy? A pregnant woman doesn’t have to eat for two! That’s a timeless myth.
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
If I have a low volume of amniotic fluid, is it dangerous for my baby?
Marie, my doctor told me that I had a very low volume of amniotic fluid. I will have another ultrasound next week to see if
The week of long hours…We don’t control baby Émile!
If you would like to read the previous article, go to Epi-mom and Santa Clause. Si vous souhaitez lire le billet précédent, accédez à Épi-maman et
I am pregnant and have urinary incontinence. What should I do?
Marie, over the past 2-3 weeks, I have been terrified of leaking urine. It has happened to me a couple of times when I would
Pregnancy and Travel
Are you pregnant and want to go on a trip? Airline travel usually is safe for the mother and baby during pregnancy. However, travel during
Urinary Incontinence: Pregnancy and the Postnatal Period
Hello, Moms! I know it’s not easy having to pee all the time from the start of your pregnancy. Has anyone ever told you why?
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
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
Returning Home with a Premature Baby
To read the previous, read Prematurity and Breastfeeding. Many parents wonder when a premature baby can go home with them. An excellent question, but there
TENS and Pregnant Women
TENS provide safe, natural relief with no side effects.This type of method is offered during pregnancy and the different stages of labour to reduce the