Category: Pregnancy

Stem Cells and Umbilical Cord Blood
Over the past several years, the subject of stem cells from umbilical cord blood has been very popular. Significant steps have been taken, and new

Do you need a nursing bra?
To learn more about nursing bra considerations, go to Choosing the Right Nursing Bra. Do you need a nursing bra? You don’t have to buy

Is it normal that at 32 weeks pregnant I can feel the baby really low in my stomach?
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Baby and hiccups
A baby with hiccups in their mother’s stomach is a sign your little one is in great health. You don’t need to be worried.

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.

Adapting to the Baby’s Arrival
Parents, it is clear that the birth of a child changes your life and requires you adapt to a complex process that is influenced by

The Bedroom: A Safe Place
To make the best choice for the baby’s crib and mattress, consult the article Choosing the Baby’s Crib and Mattress. The temperature of the baby’s

How do I know when the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth?
Marie, I have a silly question, but here it goes. How do I know if the baby is ready to breastfeed after birth? This will

I am pregnant and liquid is leaking from my breasts. Should I pump it?
I am 29 weeks pregnant, and a yellowish liquid is leaking from my breasts. Should I pump it, or do nothing? I have no idea…

Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy and Naturopathy During Pregnancy
La rédaction de ce billet s’est faite en partenariat avec l'équipe du Centre Odyssée. What is interdisciplinarity? How can this way of working contribute to helping

My spouse is more aggresive than usual. Is this normal?
Mon conjoint (ma conjointe) est plus agressif(v)e que d'habitude. Est-ce normal?

I am at 40 weeks tomorrow!
Read the previous part of Charlotte's story, I am 39 weeks pregnant, and I lost a bit of fluid. Lisez le récit précédant de Charlotte,