Category: Pregnancy

Miscarriages and Emotions

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?
Alcohol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Alcohol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Hello Parents, In this article, I want to talk about consuming alcohol when pregnant and breastfeeding. Why? Because I think it’s important to understand the
Treating and Monitoring Pregnancy Cholestasis

Treating and Monitoring Pregnancy Cholestasis

If you would like to learn about the causes of pregnancy cholestasis, go to the previous article, Possible Causes of Pregnancy Cholestasis. When a pregnant
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
Can I paint and stain when pregnant?

Can I paint and stain when pregnant?

Marie, we just bought a home, and I was wondering if I should be there why my husband paints or stains the stairs. I am
Now oils!

Now oils!

To learn more about painting and pregnancy, see Painting During Pregnancy. Let’s talk about oil paints. There are certain oils that you must avoid at
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
Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

Is there a method to prevent perineal complications?

I am a nurse and heard about Dr. de Gasquet’s method, which tries to prevent perineal complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Can you tell me
The Use of Tobacco During Pregnancy in Numbers

The Use of Tobacco During Pregnancy in Numbers

Did you read the first part about Pregnancy and Tobacco? Did you know that one in ten women has stated that she smoked during her
Filiation...or how do I prove I am the father or mother of my child?

Filiation…or how do I prove I am the father or mother of my child?

To learn more about parental authority, go to Parental authority…or what are my rights and obligations towards my child? Filiation is the legal link between
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
Who is Bernadette de Gasquet?

Who is Bernadette de Gasquet?

Bernadette de Gasquet is a French doctor and professor emeritus of yoga specialising in abdominal exercises and perineal rehabilitation. She has been working for years