Category: Health advice

Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy

Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy

If you would like to learn more about dental care, go to Dental Care and Pregnancy. Oral hygiene is essential throughout your pregnancy. Did you
I am having contractions several times a day.

I am having contractions several times a day.

Marie, I am 30 weeks pregnant and having contractions several times a day, especially when I stand up. Is this normal? Thanks for your help,
The Need for Support

The Need for Support

Make sure you read the first part of this article, The needs of mothers during labour and childbirth. Support is essential for a mother in
Parental authority...or what are my rights and obligations towards my child?

Parental authority…or what are my rights and obligations towards my child?

To learn about the legal aspects of parenthood, go to Legal Aspects of Parenthood. Parental authority…or what are my rights and obligations towards my child?
I am not yet living with my spouse. Am I considered my baby’s official father?

I am not yet living with my spouse. Am I considered my baby’s official father?

I was wondering if I am considered my baby’s legal father, even if I don’t live with my spouse. Can you tell me? Thanks, Steve
I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I don’t know if you can help me, but I have genital herpes. I don’t currently have an outbreak, but I am pregnant and scared
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
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
The Need for Intimacy

The Need for Intimacy

To read the previous part, go to The Need for Support. A woman in labour’s need for intimacy in a hospital context is not easy
Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

I am worried about breaking my water in the pool and not knowing...Is this possible? Charlotte Yes, Charlotte, it’s possible, but if it happens, you
Causes of Nipple Pain

Causes of Nipple Pain

There are many causes of nipple pain. In this entry I explain causes and characteristics for both the mother and baby.
I am pregnant and have a toothache. What should I do?

I am pregnant and have a toothache. What should I do?

Marie, I am 16 weeks pregnant and I have to get a tooth repaired. Should I wait until after childbirth? Will it harm my baby?