Category: Pregnancy

A breast bigger than the other?

A breast bigger than the other?

Marie, is it normal that I have a breast that is bigger than the other? It might be a silly question, but with the changes
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

To better understand carpal tunnel syndrome, go to the previous article Carpal Tunnel Syndrome During Pregnancy. There are many symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome:
Vaccine Risks and Local Responses

Vaccine Risks and Local Responses

There are risks associated with local responses that occur after a vaccination, but most of the time they remain minor.
Almost 36 weeks pregnant!

Almost 36 weeks pregnant!

Make sure you read the previous part of the story – I am slowly getting back to normal at my own pace. Assurez-vous de lire
What is spinal anesthesia?

What is spinal anesthesia?

My friend gave birth to a beautiful boy this week and she said that the anesthetist performed spinal anesthesia to quickly soothe her pain during
My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

Marie, during my 21-week ultrasound, my doctor told me I have a “venous lake.” He said it very quickly and didn’t really explain it, and
Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis

Updated article : September, 2023. Toxoplasmosis is an infection we want to prevent in pregnant women. The information in this article can be added to
The Potential Effects of Cannabis during Pregnancy

The Potential Effects of Cannabis during Pregnancy

To learn more about cannabis, read the previous part — Cannabis Use by a Pregnant Woman. Article updated June 1, 2023. Many potential effects of
The World Inside

The World Inside

Everything starts in the world inside. I was only a cell, then after minutes, hours, and days, I began to develop at a phenomenal speed.
Blood Tests at the Start of Pregnancy

Blood Tests at the Start of Pregnancy

Updated article : September 2023. Hello Parents, At the start of your pregnancy monitoring, your health professional (nurse, doctor or midwife) will request different tests
My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?

My wrist hurts at night and feels numb. Why?

What’s happening, Marie? I can’t pick up a plate because my wrist hurts in the evening. I wake up frequently because I feel numb. Do
How can I experience a good pregnancy and childbirth?

How can I experience a good pregnancy and childbirth?

Marie, I don’t know why, but women I know have told me their stories about childbirth, and they all seemed to have many problems. Is