Category: Health advice

CMV Diagnosis and Symptoms

CMV Diagnosis and Symptoms

How do you know if you’re already infected with cytomegalovirus? Unfortunately, no very precise screening tests exist.
Recommendations from my expert, Marie-Ève.

Recommendations from my expert, Marie-Ève.

If you would like to learn more about evaluating urine incontinence, read Status Report. Si vous souhaitez approfondir vos connaissances sur l'évaluation des pertes urinaires,
Stretch Marks during Pregnancy

Stretch Marks during Pregnancy

Don’t forget to read Tattoos and Pregnancy. Definition and explanation why: Stretch marks, which are medically known as striae gravidarum, occur in about 63% of
Manual Breast Pumps

Manual Breast Pumps

If your baby has a good sucking capacity and your milk production is excellent, a good manual breast pump will be perfect.
Gift ideas for a baby shower

Gift ideas for a baby shower

You're about to have a baby and your friends and family are just as excited as you are to welcome this new member of your
The Needs of New Mothers

The Needs of New Mothers

Postnatal period is another stage in the parenthood continuum. You carry your baby, give birth to it, then you breastfeed it and care for it
Dog, Cat and Pregnancy

Dog, Cat and Pregnancy

Do you have a cat, dog or both at home? Are you expecting your first baby and have questions about preparing your animals who have,
Manual or electric breast pump? Which one is the best?

Manual or electric breast pump? Which one is the best?

You can choose from so many types and models of manual or electric breast pump on the market that finding the most suitable one isn’t
New Pregnancy Symptoms

New Pregnancy Symptoms

My name is Joelle, and I am worried because I have new pregnancy symptoms and I don’t know if they are normal or not. Are
Are there breastfeeding contraindications?

Are there breastfeeding contraindications?

Marie, I am 13 weeks pregnant and have a rare disease. I was wondering if there are breastfeeding contraindications. Thanks for your help, Éloise Éloise,
A Healthy Mind and Body During Pregnancy

A Healthy Mind and Body During Pregnancy

La rédaction de ce billet s’est faite en partenariat avec l'équipe du Centre Odyssée. Mise à jour du billet le 13 novembre 2017 Pour faire
Vaccinations Around the World

Vaccinations Around the World

Vaccinations around the world differ from country to country. Each country adopts immunisation plans for its population and territory.