Category: Questions/answers

How is oligohydramnios diagnosed?

How is oligohydramnios diagnosed?

To learn more about the effects of low volumes of amniotic fluid, read Oligohydramnios, or Low Amniotic Fluid Volumes. How is oligohydramnios diagnosed? The doctor
My placenta is poorly positioned. Can I give birth vaginally?

My placenta is poorly positioned. Can I give birth vaginally?

My doctor told me I could have a scheduled cesarean because my placenta is too low. Why am i not able to give birth vaginally?
Why do I have a urinary infection?

Why do I have a urinary infection?

Marie, I had never had a urinary infection before, yet now I have had 2 since the start of my pregnancy. I was wondering if
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.
The baby isn’t moving as much...

The baby isn’t moving as much…

I feel that my baby is moving less and I’m worried because I like it when they move around. How can I know if they
My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

My doctor told me I have a venous lake. Is this serious?

Marie, during my 21-week ultrasound, my doctor told me I have a “venous lake.” He said it very quickly and didn’t really explain it, and
Can you tell me more about cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

Can you tell me more about cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

My doctor just told me that they wanted to take a blood test to see if I’m infected with cytomegalovirus.
The World Inside

The World Inside

Everything starts in the world inside. I was only a cell, then after minutes, hours, and days, I began to develop at a phenomenal speed.
How to deal with the fear of childbirth?

How to deal with the fear of childbirth?

If you would like to learn about the consequences of fear of childbirth, read Tokophobia and its Possible Consequences (in french only). Before Pregnancy: When
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
I drank alcohol but didn’t know I was pregnant!

I drank alcohol but didn’t know I was pregnant!

Marie, I didn’t know I was pregnant and drank two beers and a glass of wine with friends. I found out three days later that
I have inverted nipples. Can I breastfeed?

I have inverted nipples. Can I breastfeed?

I am pregnant and want to breastfeed my baby. However, I have inverted nipples, and I am scared that my baby won’t be able to