Category: Questions/answers

I am having contractions several times a day.

I am having contractions several times a day.

Marie, I am 30 weeks pregnant and having contractions several times a day, especially when I stand up. Is this normal? Thanks for your help,
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
I am pregnant, which multivitamin to choose?

I am pregnant, which multivitamin to choose?

I just learned that I’m pregnant and my friend Joane said I should take pregnancy multivitamins, but I don’t know what to choose. Can you
Advice for Parents: How to Find Your Way

Advice for Parents: How to Find Your Way

Comment s’y retrouver pour prendre les meilleures décisions pour votre poupon? Qui a raison? Quelle est la formule gagnante?
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
Why do I have diabetes during my pregnancy?

Why do I have diabetes during my pregnancy?

I just learned that I have gestational diabetes! I am really in shock! I don’t really understand why because I eat really well and don’t
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
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
What to do if nothing works?

What to do if nothing works?

To read the previous part, go to How can you increase your likelihood of conceiving? Pour lire la partie qui précède, consultez Quoi faire pour vous
I am starting my pregnancy and my libido is lower.

I am starting my pregnancy and my libido is lower.

Marie, I know that pregnancy changes a couple’s sexuality, but in my head, I really want to have sex, but my body isn’t responding, and
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