Category: Pregnancy

Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy

Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy

My name is Rachel, and I read your article about baby intestinal microbiota and was wondering if I could help it develop during my pregnancy
What is swelling during pregnancy?

What is swelling during pregnancy?

Swelling during pregnancy occurs in all pregnant women, but is not always visible.
My period is late but the pregnancy test is negative. Am I pregnant

My period is late but the pregnancy test is negative. Am I pregnant

I just took a pregnancy test with my period being three days late and it’s negative, but I am convinced that I am pregnant. Can
Choice of Pacifiers and Nipples

Choice of Pacifiers and Nipples

You have to choose the pacifier or nipple based on your baby. It will be different if they’re premature or if they have a small
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
The Second Trimester - Let’s Go!

The Second Trimester – Let’s Go!

To read Melissa’s previous article, go to My First Weeks of Pregnancy. I am starting my 16th week today. I am no longer tired and
The Impacts of Having a Baby that is Different

The Impacts of Having a Baby that is Different

If you haven’t already done so, read the previous part: Mourning a “Normal” Child. The arrival of a baby that is different in the lives
I am scared of having my perineum cut during childbirth!

I am scared of having my perineum cut during childbirth!

I am 30 weeks pregnant and expecting my first baby. I am really scared that the doctor will cut my perineum during childbirth. Does this
I am pregnant and have some bleeding. I am very tense, how can I relax?

I am pregnant and have some bleeding. I am very tense, how can I relax?

I am expecting my second baby and am 14 weeks pregnant. I had a bit of bleeding a couple of times, and I am so
33-34 Weeks Pregnant

33-34 Weeks Pregnant

The weeks pass, and I will get to know you soon. Already at 33 weeks! Wow! Since the 20-week ultrasound, time is flying. Your room
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Did you read the section about Alcohol during Pregnancy? The Canadian Pediatric Society notes that the term Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) has been around since
How do I prepare my older child for the arrival of our new baby?

How do I prepare my older child for the arrival of our new baby?

I am expecting my second baby and was wondering how I can prepare my eighteen-month-old son for the arrival of his brother or sister… When