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
Can I eat washed-rind cheeses like camembert?

Can I eat washed-rind cheeses like camembert?

Hello Marie, I am pregnant and am all confused by what I can and can’t eat. Can I eat washed-rind cheese like camembert and brie
What changes occur during pregnancy?

What changes occur during pregnancy?

Changes that occur during the three pregnancy trimesters can be very different from one woman to another.
Pregnancy Symptoms / ABDOMEN

Pregnancy Symptoms / ABDOMEN

Pregnancy symptoms are felt around the body. In this article we will look at the abdomen.
The main causes of a weakening of a pregnant woman’s the pelvic floor

The main causes of a weakening of a pregnant woman’s the pelvic floor

To read the start of the article, go to Strengthening the Pelvic Floor (in french). In this article, the leading causes of a weakening of
Vaccinating Pregnant Women and Babies

Vaccinating Pregnant Women and Babies

Vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent illnesses. They also help avoid infection between people.
What is pemphigoid gestationis?

What is pemphigoid gestationis?

I was diagnosed with pemphigoid gestationis. I didn’t know how to react to the doctor. I have no idea what that means. Can you help?
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

If you haven’t read the previous part, go to Pregnancy Essentials: Proteins, Folates, etc. What you eat during pregnancy can be transmitted to your baby
We are hard on mothers (and future mothers)!

We are hard on mothers (and future mothers)!

To read the previous part of Charlotte's story, go to Almost 36 Weeks Pregnant!  Dear Mothers, I am 36 weeks, 3 days pregnant. When I
I would like to give birth naturally. Can you suggest things to help soothe pain?

I would like to give birth naturally. Can you suggest things to help soothe pain?

My name is Adèle, and I am pregnant with my first baby. What stresses me the most is that I would like to give birth
Eating and drinking during labor: what you need to know

Eating and drinking during labor: what you need to know

For decades, women in labor were advised not to eat or drink, for fear of vomiting, the risk of pulmonary aspiration, or complications in the
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Balanitis (or swelling of the glans)

What should you do if your baby seems uncomfortable in the penis area and it is swollen? Balanitis often occurs in children under the age