Category: Questions/answers

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
Can I eat during labour?

Can I eat during labour?

Marie, I was wondering if I can eat during labour at the hospital. I want to bring snacks because if I go 2 hours without
Can I ask my doctor to use vacuum assistance rather than the forceps?

Can I ask my doctor to use vacuum assistance rather than the forceps?

Marie, I am slowly getting ready for the big day, as I am going to give birth to my first baby in 2 months. I
How can I relieve my back pain during pregnancy?

How can I relieve my back pain during pregnancy?

I have severe back pain and it’s really bothering me. I don’t know what to do. I know I can’t take anti-inflammatories...I am 26 weeks
Do you have suggestions on how I can increase my milk consumption while pregnant?

Do you have suggestions on how I can increase my milk consumption while pregnant?

Marie, my name is Charlotte, and I don’t know what to do because I don’t like drinking milk. Because I am pregnant, I try to
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 would like to give birth naturally. Can you suggest things to help soothe pain?

I would like to give birth naturally. Can you suggest things to help soothe pain?

My name is Adèle, and I am pregnant with my first baby. What stresses me the most is that I would like to give birth
I smoked pot before I knew I was pregnant!

I smoked pot before I knew I was pregnant!

Marie, I’m worried because I just learned I’m pregnant and I remembered that I smoked two or three joints during the weeks after conception. I
If I have a low volume of amniotic fluid, is it dangerous for my baby?

If I have a low volume of amniotic fluid, is it dangerous for my baby?

Marie, my doctor told me that I had a very low volume of amniotic fluid. I will have another ultrasound next week to see if
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?
Pregnancy and Spas

Pregnancy and Spas

I am 13 weeks pregnant, and I won a spa package. Many people have told me not to go, but I feel excellent. Is it
Can I lose my baby if I continue to play sports while pregnant?

Can I lose my baby if I continue to play sports while pregnant?

Marie, I am 16 weeks pregnant and naturally sportive, but people are telling me to stop playing sports because I could lose my baby. Do