Category: Questions/answers

I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I have genital herpes and don’t want to infect my baby!

I don’t know if you can help me, but I have genital herpes. I don’t currently have an outbreak, but I am pregnant and scared
Do I need a special soap to wash my baby’s clothes?

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?
I am pregnant and have urinary incontinence. What should I do?

I am pregnant and have urinary incontinence. What should I do?

Marie, over the past 2-3 weeks, I have been terrified of leaking urine. It has happened to me a couple of times when I would
I’m at the start of my pregnancy and am losing blood

I’m at the start of my pregnancy and am losing blood

Marie, I am very worried as I am losing blood and am 8 weeks pregnant. I really don’t want a miscarriage, as I have been
Should I try a VBAC?

Should I try a VBAC?

I am 23 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I had a caesarean section for my first baby during labour, and now I have to
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
How can I manage hormonal changes?

How can I manage hormonal changes?

Marie, I have all sorts of questions about hormonal changes and was wondering how to deal with them without exploding the situation. Can you help?
Who should I invite to my delivery?

Who should I invite to my delivery?

My name is Claire, and I was wondering who will be with my partner and me during labour and childbirth. I don’t know if I
Can I go downhill skiing during my pregnancy?

Can I go downhill skiing during my pregnancy?

I have been downhill skiing almost my whole life, and am an expert skier. But I am 13 weeks pregnant and everyone is saying I
How can I know if my pelvic floor is losing its tone?

How can I know if my pelvic floor is losing its tone?

To learn about the causes of a weakened pelvic floor, go to the previous part called The Main Causes of the Weakening of the Pelvic
What is a dehiscent cervix?

What is a dehiscent cervix?

Marie, my doctor said I have cervical dehiscence. What does that mean? I didn’t dare ask. Thanks in advance, Adeline. Adeline, it’s a great question
Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

Will I know if I break my water in the pool?

I am worried about breaking my water in the pool and not knowing...Is this possible? Charlotte Yes, Charlotte, it’s possible, but if it happens, you