Category: Pregnancy

Relaxation and Labour
Many natural soothing methods are available during labour. Relaxation, which is a natural human ability, is defined as a general state with a feeling of

What is pregnancy cholestasis?
Marie, I itch all over! My doctor said I have pregnancy cholestasis. Can you tell me what this means and what I can do to

Pregnancy and High Blood Pressure: Hypertension in Pregnant Women
Article Updated June 4, 2018 Hypertension in a pregnant woman is a well-known phenomenon in the scientific community as it affects 5–10% of pregnant women.

The Transmission of the Zika Virus
The transmission of the Zika virus is generally via two species of infected mosquitos found in warm tropical climates.

I am at 41 weeks and still nothing!
Read the previous part of this story, I am at 40 weeks tomorrow. Dear Parents, I am at 41 weeks and still nothing. Yesterday we

I’m 39 weeks pregnant a leaking something!
To read the previous part of the story, go to I’m Fed Up! (in french). Dear Parents, I’m 39 weeks pregnant. Over the past two

Signs of Depression in Future and New Fathers
If you would like to know how depression in fathers is defined, read What Explains Paternal Depression? Men are very different from women when it

What is couvade syndrome?
Marie, what is couvade syndrome? Charlotte Hello Charlotte, Thank you for your question. Many future fathers are affected by this syndrome, and few people understand

35-36 Weeks Pregnant
Hello, baby reporting! Listen, parents, I am in a tight spot here in Mom’s tummy, and I am really looking forward to getting out and

Support Socks During Pregnancy – Yes or No?
Hello Everyone, I have received many questions about support socks or stockings during pregnancy and even after childbirth. I did some research and found the

Paternal Depression During the Perinatal Period
Marie, I don’t know what’s happening to my husband. He’s closed, doesn’t seem happy, more irritable. I need to stimulate him to do things he

Vitamins and Folic Acid
Do you want to conceive a baby soon? Are you wondering if you need to prepare before becoming pregnant? Have you stopped using contraceptives and