Category: Questions/answers

Can I use cannabis when breastfeeding?

Can I use cannabis when breastfeeding?

I am breastfeeding my one-month-old baby, and yesterday I smoked pot with my partner. I was wondering what kind of impact this can have, as
I’m pregnant and have reflux. What can I take?

I’m pregnant and have reflux. What can I take?

Are you pregnant and often bothered by acid reflux? Here are a few tips to help you relieve them, all compatible during pregnancy! Why do
What is the latency phase?

What is the latency phase?

The doctor told me that I am in the latency phase, but I don’t know what that means. I am 39 weeks pregnant with my
Hair Care Products During Pregnancy

Hair Care Products During Pregnancy

Marie, I have to get a perm and was wondering if it is dangerous given hair care products have strong odours and I am 7
Can I ask for an ultrasound?

Can I ask for an ultrasound?

I’m pregnant and  I’m worried about my baby. I would like to ask for an ultrasound to get reassurance. Is it possible to ask my
Origins of the Placenta

Origins of the Placenta

The placenta forms when a fertilised egg (ova and sperm) arrive in the uterus to nest in the mucous membrane inside the uterus.
Forceps or Cesarean?

Forceps or Cesarean?

Forceps are a metal instrument that looks like two opposing spoons.
I have little bumps on my areola!

I have little bumps on my areola!

I just noticed that I have little bumps on both my areola and I was wondering why. I never saw that before my pregnancy. Can
A breast bigger than the other?

A breast bigger than the other?

Marie, is it normal that I have a breast that is bigger than the other? It might be a silly question, but with the changes
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
Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy

Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy

My name is Rachel, and I read your article about baby intestinal microbiota and was wondering if I could help it develop during my pregnancy
What is swelling during pregnancy?

What is swelling during pregnancy?

Swelling during pregnancy occurs in all pregnant women, but is not always visible.