Category: Health advice

31-32 Weeks Pregnant
My body has become used to your presence, and I love feeling you move around changing the shape of my stomach. My belly button has

Letter to my future offspring.
Hello, my name is Carolann. I am 26 years old, and for the past year, I have been using the in vitro fertilisation process to

What is haptonomy and the affective preparation for birth?
Je te parlerai plus spécifiquement de « la préparation affective à la naissance » qui trouve son origine dans l’haptonomie.

I passed 37 weeks!
To read the previous part of this story, go to We are hard on mothers (and future mothers). Pour lire la partie précédente de ce

Protection Measures for Insect Bites
There are many ways to protect yourself from insect bites. Here are suggestions from the Government of Canada

Miscarriages and Emotions
Marie, I had a miscarriage, and I am dealing with many emotions, but my husband isn’t really expressing himself. How can we understand our reactions?

Skin Colour Changes During Pregnancy
Did you read the first part of this article called Skin Problems during Pregnancy? These changes also include skin pigmentation, the pregnancy mask and the

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.

Alcohol and Breastfeeding
Make sure you read the part about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). If you’re a mother who would like a glass of wine or beer

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

Origins of the Placenta
The placenta forms when a fertilised egg (ova and sperm) arrive in the uterus to nest in the mucous membrane inside the uterus.

What tests might I be offered during my pregnancy?
Each woman experiences her pregnancy in her own way and it depends on her needs. As such, tests will vary.