Category: Pregnancy

What can cigarettes do to my baby?
My name is Sandra, and I’m 11 weeks pregnant. I was a big smoker before learning I was pregnant, and I am down to one

Good vs. Not-so-Good Bacteria
It’s all about balancing good vs. not-so-good bacteria. Balance is difficult to maintain and is influenced by different factors.

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

How to deal with the fear of childbirth?
If you would like to learn about the consequences of fear of childbirth, read Tokophobia and its Possible Consequences (in french only). Before Pregnancy: When

Letter to my future offspring.
Hello, my name is Carolann. I am 26 years old, and for the past year, I have been using the in vitro fertilisation process to

There’s help for fathers too!
To better understand the signs of depression and fathers, read Signs of Depression and Future or New Fathers. Even if you think you are ready

I am pregnant, which multivitamin to choose?
I just learned that I’m pregnant and my friend Joane said I should take pregnancy multivitamins, but I don’t know what to choose. Can you

Do I need a special soap to wash my baby’s clothes?
I was wondering if I could wash my future baby’s clothing in the same wash I do for my own. Do I need special soap?

Cannabis Use by a Pregnant Woman
To learn more about cannabis, read the previous article Cannabis and Pregnancy. Pregnant women use cannabis more than we think. Even if we have a

How can I become pregnant?
My name is Charlotte, and I was wondering how I can become pregnant in time to give birth in the spring like I want to.

Zika Virus and Pregnancy
An infection with the Zika virus can affect everyone. It is not just about the woman. It also involves men.

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