Category: Questions/answers
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.
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
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
Is the baby in the placenta?
The placenta is stuck to the inside of your uterus and the baby is in the amniotic sac, surrounded by amniotic fluid.
Do you have suggestions to avoid being induced?
Marie, my doctor wants to induce me next week to start my labour, but I would prefer that it occur naturally. Do you have any
Who is the midwife?
A midwife is a health professional working with future parents during a healthy pregnancy. They monitor them through childbirth and after the birth of the
What is pregnancy diabetes and how do I know if I’m at risk?
Le diagnostic de diabète de grossesse ou gestationnel fait référence à des taux trop élevés de sucre dans le sang de la femme enceinte.
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
I’m at the start of my pregnancy and am losing blood
You start your pregnancy and notice bleeding. Immediately, you're overcome with fear - what if I'm having a miscarriage? Although bleeding during pregnancy can be
Can I eat deli meats when pregnant?
Hello Marie, I am pregnant and would like to know if I can eat small amounts of deli meats, for example, hot dogs. Can I,
Can I get a manicure with gel polish?
Marie, I was wondering if I can get a manicure and pedicure with shellac polishes while pregnant. Is it safe? Thanks, and I figure I
Can I paint and stain when pregnant?
Marie, we just bought a home, and I was wondering if I should be there why my husband paints or stains the stairs. I am
