Category: Pregnancy

Recommendations from my expert, Marie-Ève.

Recommendations from my expert, Marie-Ève.

Suggestions for urine incontinence and pregnant women:  Take courses about reinforcement and control exercises for vaginal, rectal and abdominal muscles, such as   Kegel exercise. Learn
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
Practical Tips to Help with Nipple Injuries and Pain

Practical Tips to Help with Nipple Injuries and Pain

Here are the practical tips to help with nipple injuries and nipple pain.
What can cigarettes do to my baby?

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
Cord blood: a valuable source of stem cells

Cord blood: a valuable source of stem cells

Impressive potential In recent years, stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood have attracted growing interest. Rapid advances in medical technology are highlighting their many
What should I write in my birth plan?

What should I write in my birth plan?

I read that I could write down what I want in the way of support during labour and delivery in the maternity ward. Who should
I smoked pot before I knew I was pregnant!

I smoked pot before I knew I was pregnant!

Marie, I’m worried because I just learned I’m pregnant and I remembered that I smoked two or three joints during the weeks after conception. I
If I have a low volume of amniotic fluid, is it dangerous for my baby?

If I have a low volume of amniotic fluid, is it dangerous for my baby?

Marie, my doctor told me that I had a very low volume of amniotic fluid. I will have another ultrasound next week to see if
Newborn and infant Baths

Newborn and infant Baths

Last update: November 2020 Bathing a newborn isn’t difficult, but for first-time parents, it can be challenging. Practice makes perfect! You can’t learn it during
Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy

Sciatic Nerve and Pregnancy

Marie, my sciatic nerve is very painful, from my bottom all the way down to my thigh. Some of my friends say I should see
The Need for Support

The Need for Support

Make sure you read the first part of this article, The needs of mothers during labour and childbirth. Support is essential for a mother in
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